Credit Suisse appoints Jamal Al-Naif Head of Asset Management Distribution for the MENA region

This new position underscores the Bank's continued commitment to its clients in the region.

Based in Dubai, Mr. Al-Naif will be responsible for institutional client coverage. He reports functionally to Mark Bourgeois, Global Head of Asset Management Distribution, and regionally to Bassam Yammine, co-CEO of the Middle East and Head of Investment Banking and Asset Management in region.

Bassam Yammine, Co-CEO of the Middle East and Head of Investment Banking and Asset Management Divisions in the region, said:

"Jamal's brings an in-depth knowledge of solutions and products across a broad spectrum of investment classes. His appointment demonstrates Credit Suisse's ongoing commitment to deliver the highest quality advisory services to its clients in the region."

Mark Bourgeois, Global Head of Distribution for Asset Management, added: "In these markets, clients need holistic advice and solutions from experienced professionals more than ever. Jamal will work closely with our clients to offer the unique investment products, services and solutions they need to successfully manage their portfolios in the current environment."

Mr. Al-Naif joins from Citi Alternative Investments, where he was Head of Middle East Institutional Efforts since October 2003. Previously, he was the founder of Al-Naif Consulting, a company focused on investment banking in the region with a specific focus on capital raising from institutional investors.

Prior to this, Mr. Al-Naif spent 19 years in various senior banking positions at Lehman Brothers and Citibank in London, Bahrain and Jordan. He holds a BSc in Economics from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.