Baseem Khammash
About Baseem Khammash
Baseem Khammash serves as the Executive Director at UBS in Zürich and has extensive experience in finance, particularly in nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients across the Middle East and North Africa.
Current Role at UBS
Baseem Khammash serves as an Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2018. He operates from Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. In this role, he focuses on providing tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. His responsibilities include developing bespoke wealth-planning solutions that align client needs with UBS's in-house expertise.
Previous Experience at HSBC Private Bank
Before joining UBS, Baseem Khammash worked at HSBC Private Bank as a Managing Director from 2010 to 2011. His tenure lasted one year and took place in the Geneva Area, Switzerland. During this time, he focused on nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, enhancing the bank's client engagement strategies.
Background in Banking and Finance
Baseem Khammash has a strong educational foundation in Banking and Financial Management, having studied at Al-Ahliyya Amman University from 1992 to 1996. His professional journey includes significant roles at major financial institutions, such as Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and UBP - Union Bancaire Privée. His experience spans over two decades, with a focus on both Islamic and conventional finance.
Achievements in Wealth Management
Throughout his career, Baseem Khammash has demonstrated a consistent ability to exceed asset growth and revenue targets. He has a proven track record in setting up and expanding investment platforms tailored to the needs of institutional and private clients. His expertise includes handling complex transactions in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and project finance.
Experience in the Middle East and North Africa
Baseem Khammash has extensive experience working with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients across the Middle East and North Africa. His roles at Emirates NBD and Deutsche Bank in the United Arab Emirates highlight his ability to navigate diverse financial landscapes and build strong client relationships in the region.