Equiom hires Jonathan Wheeler as head of Middle East

Equoim has recruited Jonathan Wheeler.

Equiom, the international trust and corporate services provider, has recruited Jonathan Wheeler as its new head of Middle East. Wheeler will lead the strategic direction and operations across Equiom’s Middle East businesses, overseeing offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Jon Jennings, CEO Equiom welcomed Wheeler to the business as the company embarked on a new phase of growth. “His wealth of experience and leadership in the financial services sector, combined with his deep understanding of the Middle East market, will strengthen our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and expand our footprint in the region,” said Jennings.

Wheeler will develop solutions to support Equiom’s corporate and private clients. “His proven track record of building strong relationships with international businesses and providing expert guidance on market entry strategies, corporate governance, and compliance will play a key role in achieving Equiom’s strategic objectives in the region,” according to the company. 

Backed by nearly 30 years of international experience across the UK, US, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Wheeler has held various senior leadership positions, including group director for Strategy and Strategic Partnerships and regional director for the Middle East and Africa at TMF Group.

Commenting on his new role, Wheeler said: “I am delighted to join Equiom and lead the Middle East team. Equiom has a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions to its clients, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that success and drive the business forward in this key region.” 

Meanwhile, Equiom offers a range of aviation services including the establishment and management of private, business, commercial and fractional ownership structures, registered agent and registered office services and consultancy on aircraft registration and regulatory considerations.