Majed Julfar

Majed Julfar rejoined Deutsche Bank in June 2025 in a dual capacity as Head of Corporate Coverage for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Chief Country Officer (CCO) for the United Arab Emirates. Based in Dubai, Julfar leads Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank client coverage strategy across the region and acts as the bank's most senior representative in the UAE, responsible for overseeing the local franchise across all business divisions and entities. As CCO for the UAE, Majed acts as Deutsche Bank's senior representative in the country, managing relationships with regulators and key stakeholders, and ensuring strong governance and strategic alignment.

Julfar brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate and investment banking across the region. His professional background demonstrates deep expertise in regional markets and client relationship management. As head of Corporate Coverage for MEA, he works closely with product sales, business, and industry partners to develop and oversee client strategy and relationship development.

Career history

• Etihad Credit Insurance (2019-2025): Director of Trade Credit Insurance and Export Finance
• Deutsche Bank (previous tenure): Senior roles at Investment Bank coverage team managing key regional client relationships
• Emirates NBD: Senior leadership positions
• Dubai Bank: Senior leadership positions
• ABN AMRO Bank: Senior leadership positions

Earlier in his career, Majed held the position of Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services at UNIVEST Group, where he identified and facilitated investment opportunities in international markets with responsibilities including asset management, private equity, and corporate finance. His tenure at Emirates NBD included roles as Vice President, Investment Banking and Assistant VP, Asset Management. Majed's assignments included serving as General Manager - Securities at Dubai Bank PJSC and as an Associate at ABN AMRO Private Banking.

Majed Abdulkarim Julfar holds a Higher Diploma from South Kent College of Technology. What Majed Julfar could bring to his dual role at Deutsche Bank: His return to the bank combines institutional knowledge with extensive regional relationships built across sovereign wealth funds, government-related entities (GREs), and major corporates. With over eight years leading Deutsche Bank's UAE Corporate and Investment Banking operations prior to his ECI tenure, coupled with his recent experience structuring trade credit and export financing solutions, Julfar is positioned to accelerate the bank's regional market penetration and leverage Deutsche Bank's global product capabilities for MEA clients seeking sophisticated banking solutions in an expanding regional economy.