EFG International appoints new CEO for Dubai advisory office

EFG International has named Ranjit Khanna as the new chief executive officer of its Dubai advisory office, the firm announced, with the appointment effective immediately. Khanna will lead the development and growth of EFG’s Dubai operations, taking charge of client advisory, business development and regional strategic initiatives from the firm’s Middle East hub.

"Ranjit Khanna will focus on leading the development and growth of EFG’s Dubai office," the appointment notice said.

Background and role

EFG International, a global private banking and asset management group, has elevated Khanna to oversee its Dubai advisory office as it looks to consolidate and expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates. The appointment positions Khanna as the senior executive responsible for integrating local client engagement with the firm’s wider international capabilities.

In his new role Khanna is expected to steer the Dubai office’s advisory offering, deepen relationships with high-net-worth and institutional clients in the region, and coordinate cross-border wealth planning and investment solutions. The move comes as EFG continues to deploy senior leadership to strengthen its footprint across strategic financial centres.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of EFG’s Dubai advisory office.
• Oversee client advisory and wealth management services offered from the Dubai hub.
• Drive business development and regional strategic initiatives in the UAE and wider Middle East.
• Coordinate cross-border capabilities with EFG’s global network to serve local clients.

EFG’s decision to appoint a dedicated CEO for its Dubai advisory office underscores the importance the firm places on the UAE market. Dubai functions as a gateway for private banking and asset management firms targeting family offices, entrepreneurs and institutional investors across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Outlook

With Ranjit Khanna at the helm, EFG’s Dubai office is expected to focus on expanding advisory capacity and enhancing the suite of wealth management services available locally. The firm will likely prioritize strengthening client relationships, growing assets under management from regional clients, and delivering tailored investment and succession-planning solutions.

Khanna’s appointment is effective immediately, signaling the firm’s intent to move swiftly on growth initiatives in the UAE. Observers will be watching how the Dubai office leverages EFG’s global platform to capture new business and respond to demand from high-net-worth individuals and institutions in the region.