Executive Appointments Across European and Middle Eastern Finance

Close Brothers Asset Finance has tapped Oliver McEntyre to lead its agriculture division. Bringing 18 years of experience from Barclays, McEntyre aims to expand the firm’s funding support for UK farmers. Managing director Andrew New noted that the appointment reflects a commitment to the sector, with McEntyre tasked with building a team that balances commercial judgment with deep agricultural expertise.

In Luxembourg, Broadridge Financial Solutions has named Ervin Zaljevic as director of regulatory solutions. Zaljevic joins from BlackRock, where he served as head of legal. His background includes senior roles at RBC Investor Services Bank and extensive practice as a corporate and investment funds lawyer, positioning him to navigate the firm's evolving regulatory landscape.

Meanwhile, Fasanara Capital is expanding its footprint in the UAE with the appointment of Gaurav Sanan as managing director and portfolio manager. Sanan, who spent five years at Jefferies, brings 22 years of experience in credit markets and asset management. He will focus on managing a working capital portfolio and deepening the firm’s institutional relationships across the EMEA region. CEO Francesco Filia stated that Sanan’s expertise in transactional structuring and credit risk will be instrumental as the firm develops its presence within the Abu Dhabi Global Market.