Independent fund, trust and corporate services provider Crestbridge has appointed Bashar Bazian as managing director of its Bahrain office.

In his new role, Mr Bazian will be responsible for business development in the Middle East as well as the growth strategy and performance of the office, which has grown by nearly 50 percent in the past two years.

With over 30 years’ experience, Mr Bazian joins the firm from Optimus Advisory, where he was managing director. Previously, he was also managing director at Intertrust Bahrain. He has also held senior positions at Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and UBS, and Arab Bank Group....