United Arab Bank appoints Simon Taylor as Head of Sadara Wealth Management

He moved to the UAE in 2004 to join the international wealth team in the Offshore Banking Division from his former base in Central Scotland, UK where he developed the wealth team in Retail Banking. His last position from May 2008 was Head of Mortgages in Dubai; prior to that he was Head of Business Development for Retail Banking.

Welcoming Simon at UAB, Tom Smith, Executive Vice-President & Group Head of Retail Banking, said: "Simon arrives armed with a wealth of experience in the field of wealth management and his appointment will greatly strengthen UAB's retail strategy. Designed to cater to the needs of our Affluent Customers, Sadara Wealth Management provides a high level of personalised services with superior standards of reliability and confidentiality. We are confident Simon will be instrumental in ensuring our success due to his invaluable experience in this field."

Meanwhile, Simon Taylor added: "I am delighted to join United Arab Bank as it provides me with a great opportunity to be part of the fastest growing financial institution in the country that is keeping pace with all the financial needs of its most privileged customers. I intend to achieve the goals set by the bank and apply my knowledge in furthering the bank's strategy of extending preferential and exclusive services to this elite group."