Our friends at Mashreq have appointed Philip Philippides (LinkedIn) as CEO of asset management subsidiary Mashreq Capital, according to a press release (pdf). Philippides steps into the role with over 28 years of experience in finance, having worked in major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Blackrock, MSCI, and Amundi. As CEO of Mashreq Capital, Philippides will oversee the expansion of the firm’s assets under management and the development of new investment solutions.