Arif Sayed
Independent Director, WRISE Middle East
Arif Sayed is an all-rounded human resource professional with extensive local and international experience in regions including Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Hong Kong. He was previously the Executive Committee Director and Head of Human Resources of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) where he strategically led the human resources division on talent acquisition, development and reward management.
Arif will work closely with WRISE Wealth Management Middle East’s leadership team to oversee strategic initiatives, ensure operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the firm’s services in the region. This expansion reflects WRISE’s ongoing commitment to developing a diverse and dynamic leadership structure to better serve the evolving needs of its clients in a rapidly changing global market.
Prior to his appointment, he was the Executive Committee Director and Head of Human Resources of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).