COMMUNITY NEWS
YBA Kanoo Appoints New Group CEO
Feb 27, 2019 12:44 PM
Khalid Mohamed Kanoo – Chairman of YBA Kanoo Jeffrey Singer – Group CEO of YBA Kanoo
Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA
Kanoo) one of the largest independent family conglomerates in the Middle
East has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Singer as the new Group Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). Mr. Singer previously held the position of Independent Board
Director at YBA Kanoo; he assumed the new role in February 2019.
Mr. Singer will
oversee the Group portfolio of companies as well as the Shared Services
Division. He will focus on the overall performance of the Group’s
businesses and the development and implementation of long-term strategies.
Khalid Mohamed Kanoo,
Chairman of YBA Kanoo Group commented, “We are confident that Mr. Singer will
be adding great value to our business due to his vast knowledge, experience and
impressive record in leading global and regional institutions.”
Mr. Singer held
positions as CEO of Dubai International Financial Center Authority (DIFCA) and
CEO of NASDAQ Dubai. Prior to his move to the Arabian Gulf, Mr. Singer was
senior vice president of The Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York, which runs
stock markets in 26 countries around the world. During his tenure, he lead all
international business for NASDAQ.
“I am pleased to be
joining YBA Kanoo Group; it is a privilege to be part of a regional success
story and look forward to driving the development and execution of our
corporate strategy. I will do my best to enable our leaders to fulfil their goals.”
Mr. Singer, said.
YBA Kanoo, which will
be celebrating 130 years of doing business in the region and beyond is a key
contributor to the region’s economic growth and development with its vast
network and experience. It has established itself as a first-choice partner for
regional & international businesses and continues to pursue growth and
expansion through the constant delivery of business excellence.