Adel Afiouni

Adel Afiouni is a seasoned finance executive with an extensive career spanning nearly three decades in international investment banking and global finance.1 Currently, he serves as the Partner and Head of Europe and Middle East at Exos, a position he has held since November 2020.1

Career Highlights

Banking Experience:: Afiouni has held several senior positions in prominent financial institutions, including:

• Head of Emerging Markets Client Coverage Group at Credit Suisse
• Head of MENA Global Markets and MENA Financing Origination at Credit Suisse
• Head of MENA Fixed Income and Equity Derivatives Sales at BNP Paribas1

Ministerial Role:: From January 2019 to January 2020, Afiouni served as the Minister of State for Investments & Technology in Lebanon.1 During his tenure, he launched an ambitious growth plan for the tech sector and built a strong regional and international support network.1

Current Roles::

• Partner and Head of Europe and Middle East at Exos (since November 2020)
• Senior Advisor for Banking, Finance, FinTech & GCC Business Development through his advisory firm, Adel Afiouni Advisory LLC (since February 2020)1

Education

Afiouni has a strong educational background, including:

• Master's degree from Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)
• Engineer's degree from Ecole nationale supérieure des Télécommunications
• Master's degree from Ecole polytechnique1

Expertise

Adel Afiouni is known for his:

• Global banking expertise across investment banking, wealth management, and capital markets
• Strong network and intimate knowledge of the GCC region
• Leadership in emerging markets and financial institutions
• Experience in FinTech as a partner at Exos, a next-generation tech-enabled institutional finance platform1

His diverse experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the fields of international finance, investments, and technology.