Laith Al Kurdi

Laith Al Kurdi was promoted to Senior Executive Officer of Edmond de Rothschild's Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch in August 2024, following his tenure as Head of Private Banking for the Middle East. He holds a BA in International Relations and Economics from Brigham Young University (1991-1994).

Over a 30-year career, Al Kurdi has built client franchises across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. He was a Managing Director and Senior Adviser at Julius Baer for over five years, based in Dubai, and previously held roles at ABN Amro, Coutts (Dubai and Singapore for nearly four years), and UBS. His experience also includes positions at Credit Suisse, Union Bancaire Privée, and Rasmala Investment Bank Ltd. He was recognized as a Managing Director in Credit Suisse's Private Banking UAE division in 2018.

Beyond his institutional roles, Al Kurdi joined the board of JAR Capital Group as Vice Chairman, reflecting his conviction that independent, multi-jurisdictional wealth managers represent the evolving model clients seek. He is recognized for his perspective on shifting UHNW client preferences toward independent asset managers over traditional banks, driven by demands for alignment, transparency, and long-term thinking.

Career History

• Senior Executive Officer, Edmond de Rothschild DIFC Branch (2024–present)
• Head of Private Banking, Middle East, Edmond de Rothschild
• Managing Director and Senior Adviser, Julius Baer (5+ years, Dubai)
• Coutts (Dubai and Singapore, ~4 years)
• Union Bancaire Privée

What Laith Al Kurdi could bring to his Senior Executive Officer role at Edmond de Rothschild: Given his three decades of relationship-building across UHNW segments in key global markets, combined with his experience navigating the institutional transitions from traditional to independent wealth models, Al Kurdi is positioned to leverage his board-level perspective at JAR Capital to drive strategic positioning of EdR's DIFC operations in the evolving Middle East private wealth landscape, particularly as ultra-high-net-worth clients increasingly demand the transparency and governance structures his experience spans.

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