Dubai

Christiane El Habre brings over two decades of experience in the MENA financial services industry. She joined Apex Group from international management consultancy Elkho Group where she was a Partner, Chair of the Board and CEO of Middle East operations. Prior to this, Christiane was CEO and executive board member at FFA Private Bank (Dubai) a specialized investment bank in Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC). Christiane held senior positions in Gap Corp in Dubai, and she spent 5 years at FFA Private Bank in Lebanon as the Head of Treasury and Operations. She is a member of the GCC business community, serving on the boards of several non-profits, where she is committed to mentoring and coaching young professionals in the finance industry. Christiane graduated from St Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut with a degree in Finance, she completed further education from IE Business School in High Impact Leadership, and from Oxford University in advanced Fintech.

Naveed leads our entities in the Dubai International Financial Centre and serves as Senior Executive Officer of our Dubai fund services business. He oversees strategic growth, operations, and regulatory engagement. Since joining us in 2012, he has brought experience across asset servicing, fund administration, corporate and compliance services, and financial operations. He has over 20 years of industry experience and focuses on operational improvements, digital transformation, and innovation. Naveed works with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders to develop scalable solutions. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds an honours degree in Accountancy and Finance.