Janus Henderson appoints new hire to lead Middle East intermediary business: Global asset management firm Janus Henderson tapped Naveen Kumar (LinkedIn) as senior associate director, according to a press release. Based in Dubai, Kumar will focus on expanding the asset manager’s intermediary partner relations in the Middle East, with a primary focus on regional banks, issuers, and distribution partners.

Kumar brings over 22 years of experience in financial services, including, most recently, a 15-year tenure at global investment management firm Franklin Templeton. He also held senior roles at HSBC Asset Management, Karvy Stock Broking, and ICICI Bank.

Tadweer names new CEO: Abu Dhabi-based waste management firm Tadweer Group named Etienne Petit (LinkedIn) as its new CEO, according to a press release and separate post on LinkedIn. Petit will oversee the delivery of key projects and operations for the firm, which has recently expanded to Australia.

Petit joins the firm with over 30 years of experience in the waste treatment sector, including a 26-year tenure at French transnational waste management firm Veolia, where he held senior roles in its overseas operations. He also held a position at industrial and financial firm Compagnie Chargeurs Invest.

Ajman Bank names new CTO: Ajman Bank named Joseph George (LinkedIn) as its new chief technology officer, according to a press release. George will lead on AI integration and digital transformation at the lender, with a focus on cybersecurity frameworks.

George brings over 25 years of regional expertise in digital banking and operational transformation. He previously held several senior leadership roles, including at Doha Bank, National Bank of Fujairah, and Commercial Bank of Dubai.

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