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Proprietary crypto trading firm AlgoQuant appointed Michael Ashby (LinkedIn) as its CEO based out of Dubai, Bloomberg reports. Ashby, who previously served as leader of digital-asset strategic implementation at hedge fund company Point72, relocated from New York to Dubai as part of AlgoQuant’s plans to build operations in the UAE, and plans to expand the company into asset management in the digital sector, focusing on Asia and Europe.
Tech services and consulting firm Wipro appointed Vinay Firake (LinkedIn)as theCEO of its Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) Strategic Market Unit, based in Dubai, according to a company statement. Vinay will be reporting to Srini Pallia (LinkedIn), CEO and managing director of Wipro Limited, and will become a member of the company’s board.
During his 26-year tenure at Wipro, Vinay most recently served as Nordics senior vice president in Stockholm, and held various leadership positions across Europe and North America. His new role aims to strengthen Wipro's presence in the APMEA region. He succeeds Anis Chenchah (LinkedIn), who previously held the position since 2022.
Abu Dhabi-based G42 healthcare arm M42 had set up an advisory board, comprising experts in personal remote care, pharma, tech and longevity, Wam reports. The board will provide strategic direction and insight into emerging trends and technologies. It is also tasked with harnessing technologies to address and prevent health issues, and building strategic partnerships for innovation and market reach expansion. The board includes:
