Equiom, a provider of private client, family office, and corporate services, has appointed Jonathan Wheeler as head of Middle East.
In this role, he will lead the strategic direction and operations across Equiom’s Middle East businesses, overseeing offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, and ensuring alignment with Equiom’s global vision and strategy.
With over 28 years of international experience across the UK, USA, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Wheeler has held various senior leadership positions, including Group Director for Strategy & Strategic Partnerships and Regional Director for the Middle East & Africa at TMF Group. His extensive expertise in corporate governance, risk management, financial services, and corporate structuring makes him a valuable addition to Equiom’s leadership team.
As the regional lead for Equiom in the Middle East, he is responsible for driving the company’s growth across key markets, developing innovative solutions to support Equiom’s corporate and private clients, and solidifying Equiom’s market-leading position. His proven track record of building strong relationships with international businesses and providing expert guidance on market entry strategies, corporate governance, and compliance will play a key role in achieving Equiom’s strategic objectives in the region.
“We are pleased to welcome Jonathan to Equiom as we embark on this new phase, building on Equiom’s position as a market leader in the region” said Jon Jennings. “His wealth of experience and leadership in the financial services sector, combined with his deep understanding of the Middle East market, will strengthen our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and expand our footprint in the region.”
Wheeler said: “I am delighted to join Equiom and lead the Middle East team. Equiom has a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions to its clients, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that success and drive the business forward in this key region.”
In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Wheeler has served as an active director on various boards across Europe and the Middle East, engaging with regulated entities in Mauritius, Switzerland, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. His experience with diverse securitisation and capital market structures, including Shariah-compliant options, further strengthens Equiom’s ability to offer solution focused services to both private and sovereign investors.
