Amir Iskander

Amir Iskander is Chief Executive Officer of Julius Baer (Abu Dhabi) Ltd, the advisory entity the Swiss wealth management group established in Abu Dhabi Global Market, subject to final regulatory approvals. The entity serves ultra high net worth individuals, family offices and entrepreneurs seeking bespoke wealth management services, and Iskander reports to Regis Burger, Head of Middle East and Africa.

Iskander brings deep regional experience and has advised ultra high net worth clients across the Middle East and North Africa with a strong focus on Abu Dhabi. He held leadership roles at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Citigroup before joining the group.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Julius Baer (Abu Dhabi) Ltd (from November 2025, subject to final regulatory approvals)
• Leadership roles, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
• Leadership roles, Union National Bank
• Leadership roles, Citigroup

What Amir Iskander brings to the Chief Executive Officer role at Julius Baer (Abu Dhabi): a career spent advising ultra high net worth clients in the emirate itself, built across two Abu Dhabi balance sheets and a global bank, at the point when the group is converting two decades of regional presence into an onshore Abu Dhabi licence. Group management has pointed to his local relationships and understanding of the Abu Dhabi market as central to the launch.