Diginex adds David Gibson-Moore as Chairman, EMEA

March 19, 2019

Diginex, a digital asset financial services and advisory company, has hired David Gibson-Moore as Chairman of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), amid ambitious plans to expand in the region.

Mr. Gibson-Moore has more than three decades of experience that spans investment banking, institutional asset management and private banking.

During his career, Mr. Gibson-Moore held a number of senior banking roles including Chairman at JP Morgan Chase (formally Chase Manhattan Suisse), Regional Executive for Europe Middle East and Africa for Chase Manhattan Bank, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Middle East for the Robeco Group and as Chief Representative for the LGT Group based in Bahrain, with responsibility for developing the Bank’s interests in the Gulf and the wider MENA region.

Most recently, Mr. Gibson-Moore was president of Gulf Analytica, advising companies how to operate effectively in the Middle East regional markets through adopting robust and sustainable business models.

“We are delighted to have someone of David’s calibre on board, as we look to expand our business across Europe, Middle East and Africa. His knowledge and breadth of experience of working with institutional investors will be vital to our growth,” says Mr. Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex.

Based in Dubai, Mr. Gibson-Moore will work closely with Diginex’s business heads to bring its digital asset financial services and blockchain solutions to partners and investors across the region.

“There is a huge opportunity for Diginex to replicate the success it has had in Asia into the EMEA region and I’m excited to be part of the team,” added Mr. Gibson-Moore.