Former First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) global private banking chief Michel Longhini (LinkedIn) has been appointed CEO of Emirates Investment Bank, according to a post on LinkedIn. Prior to his tenure at FAB, Longhini was CEO of private banking at Geneva-based private banking and asset management firm Edmond de Rothschild. He also held roles at UBP and BNP Paribas Wealth Management. CityWire previously reported that FAB’s senior managing director and head of elite Murli Adury (LinkedIn) was moving to the region to fill Longhini’s role.

Enviroserve names new CEO: Dubai’s e-waste processor Enviroserve tapped Mahmood Rasheed (LinkedIn) as its new CEO, according to a post on LinkedIn. In his new role, Rasheed will focus on reinforcing the firm’s market position, improving operations, and working with shareholders Tadweer Group and Dubal Holding — which took a 50% stake each in the firm back in 2024. Rasheed joins the company following a 30-year tenure at Dubai facilities management firm Imdaad, where he served as group COO.

Dubai-based digital payments firm Network International appointed Pinar Alpay (LinkedIn) as group chief product and marketing officer, tasking her with overseeing product development and customer relations across the fintech’s regional operations, according to a press release. Alpay’s LinkedIn profile indicates she has been in the role since last December, with previous tenures at digital identity solutions firm Signicat and US fintech and payments company Worldpay.

ICYMI- The appointment comes as Network International looks to expand its regional footprint following its merger with First Abu Dhabi Bank’s payments arm Magnati last October.

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