DB Investing Names Syed Ahmmed as Chief Business Development Officer

DB Investing has appointed Syed Ahmmed as Chief Business Development Officer, tasking him with leading the broker’s global business development strategy across multiple key regions.

Ahmmed, who is based in Muscat, Oman, takes on a broad mandate covering MENA, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. In his new role, he will focus on driving market expansion, strengthening strategic partnerships, and scaling revenue channels, including the development of introducing broker (IB) and affiliate networks across both emerging and established markets.

His responsibilities also extend to shaping client-centric offerings, including region-specific solutions and Sharia-compliant products, while working closely with internal teams on brand positioning and market penetration.

Prior to joining DB Investing, Ahmmed held several senior roles at OneRoyal, most recently serving as Regional Head of Business Development for Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Oman. During his tenure, he led regional expansion efforts, managed multicultural sales teams, and oversaw institutional and high-net-worth client acquisition, contributing to growth in both client numbers and deposits.

He initially joined OneRoyal in 2022 as a Senior Business Development Manager, later taking on greater regional responsibilities. Between his roles at the firm, he also had a brief stint as Sales Director at Zara FX, where he worked on product structuring and sales frameworks to support revenue growth. Earlier in his career, he worked with broker GMI in Malaysia.

At DB Investing, Ahmmed joins the senior leadership team and will work alongside management, including CEO Gennaro Lanza, as the broker continues to expand internationally.

His appointment comes amid a period of broader growth initiatives at the firm. DB Investing recently announced plans to establish a new office in Mexico as part of its expansion into Latin America, while also enhancing its regional infrastructure through a service agreement with MBME Pay. The partnership enables UAE-based clients to fund trading accounts via a network of more than 4,000 kiosks, adding a cash-based funding option to its platform.

The hire of Ahmmed reflects DB Investing’s continued investment in senior commercial leadership as it scales its presence across multiple high-growth markets.