Dubai: Saxo Bank announced the appointment of Steve Weller as CEO of the Mena Region on Tuesday. Weller brings with him more than 25 years of experience and was previously managing director of Sberbank’s foreign exchange business.

In his new role, Weller will be responsible for growing and developing the business and client base in the region, the bank said in a statement. Weller said he believed the bank was at the forefront of providing broad and efficient access to global capital markets.