Julius Baer has appointed John Dagher as the head of its Lebanon business.

Julius Baer has appointed John Dagher as the head of its Lebanon business, according to media reports.

Dagher will be based in Beirut and focus on further developing the Zurich-listed bank’s business in the country and the Levant region. He will report to Fred Hilal, Head Middle East Domestic.

This publication was in contact with Julius Baer for details about its business in the region but had not received a response at the time of going to press.

Dagher has more than 30 years’ experience in advising ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and foundations.

In his current role, he is a managing director and senior advisor in Julius Baer’s Dubai office, heading a team that covers the Levant region.

Prior to that, he helped to develop Merrill Lynch’s operations in Lebanon and the GCC area, reports said.