St. James’s Place (SJP), a global financial advisory firm, has appointed Richard Garfield as Head of Talent Acquisition for the Middle East, effective immediately.
In his new role, Garfield brings over 18 years of HR and talent acquisition experience across global markets. He most recently served as Head of Executive Hiring and Resourcing at RAKBANK, where he was responsible for recruiting senior talent in the market.
Prior to this, he worked with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) as Vice President of Talent Acquisition Management for the Corporate and Investment Banking Group; Insignia Group of Technology as Head of Talent Acquisition; Adecco Middle East and CooperFitch as Head of Recruitment for Banking, Finance, and Fintech; and Bentley Cohen and Acquisition Executive Search as Managing Director of Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions.
“The appointment reflects SJP’s continued ambitions for growth in the region and its commitment to building a community of advisers who deliver trusted, relationship-based financial solutions,” the company said in an official statement.
It added, “Richard will oversee the end-to-end hiring strategy, strengthen talent pipelines, and enhance the candidate experience, working closely with business leaders to align recruitment with the firm’s ambitious growth plans. His focus will be on attracting high-calibre professionals who share SJP’s philosophy of integrity, trust, and long-term client relationships, further strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering client-centric financial advisory services in the Middle East.”
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Welcoming Garfield to his new role, Daniel George, Head of Business – Middle East at St. James’s Place, said: “Richard’s appointment is a clear step in our growth agenda for the Middle East. Our client proposition has developed significantly in recent years, and we offer advisers a platform to build true, long-term value in their businesses, with a clear pathway to realise that value in the future. Richard will help us attract experienced, values-driven advisers who share our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and lasting client relationships.”
Garfield added: “I am delighted to be joining St. James’s Place at an exciting time for the business in the region. The Middle East has a deep pool of experienced financial advisers who share SJP’s focus on trusted, long-term client relationships. My priority is to bring the very best of that talent into the firm so that clients across the region continue to benefit from high-quality advice and financial planning.”