Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is a well-established platform for driving the future of finance and the development of regional economies.
With over 5000 companies, over 850 Fintech and Innovation firms, a community of over 42,000 employees and a financial services market of over USD 1 Trillion, DIFC is fully focused to drive the Future of Finance in line with its Strategy 2030 and vision.
As Chief Business Development Officer, I am a member of the DIFC’s Senior Management Team responsible for driving market and client development in line with the UAE’s commitment to innovation and development of future economies.
I am focused on deepening existing business as well as growing new business by developing propositions and partnerships that attract the very best people and firms in the world from key business sectors, including: FinTech, Digital Assets, Crypto Assets, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, Private Banking, Islamic Financial Services, Wealth Management, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Investment Banking & Advisory, Brokerage, Insurance & Reinsurance underwriting and broking, Professional Services and Multinational Corporations.
Our vision is to drive the Future of Finance. I am deeply committed to a client-centric view of the world that embraces technology and business model innovation, harnesses Dubai’s can-do energy and possesses a future growth orientation that creates real economic value and societal benefit.
Please do reach out if you share the same vision.
Salmaan has 25+ years of experience in North America, Asia and MENA with leadership roles at global firms such as Oliver Wyman, Citibank, American Express and PwC. Mr. Jaffery holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BA in International Relations (Phi Beta Kappa) from Colgate University in the United States and serves on several Boards.