Bryan Stirewalt succeeds Jeremy Parrish, who is stepping down after four years of service.
Dubai: Julius Baer Ltd. (JBME) has announced the appointment of Bryan Stirewalt as the new Independent Non-Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. He succeeds Jeremy Parrish, who is stepping down after four years of service as Chairman and Board member.
The new Board composition was approved following JBME’s Annual General Meeting held on 27 April 2026, with the appointment remaining subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.
Regis Burger, Chief Executive Officer of JBME, said: “I am delighted to welcome Bryan Stirewalt as our new Chairman. Bryan brings a deep understanding of the Dubai International Financial Centre ecosystem, along with a strong regional and global network across the financial services industry.”
“He strengthens our governance framework and reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory engagement as we continue to advance our strategic ambitions across the region. I would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Jeremy Parrish for his leadership and dedication to JBME over the past four years. His guidance has been instrumental during a period of strong momentum for our regional business,” said Regis Burger.
Bryan Stirewalt brings four decades of experience in financial services across both the public and private sectors, with expertise spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He previously served as Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority from 2018 to 2021, where he led an organisation of nearly 200 professionals and oversaw licensing, supervision, and enforcement activities across the Dubai International Financial Centre financial sector.
Through his extensive network and his former role as Co-Chair of the Basel Consultative Group, Bryan Stirewalt has built strong relationships with regulators across the region and internationally, including the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Stirewalt said: “I am honoured to join the Board of Julius Baer as its Independent Non-Executive Chairman. Julius Baer has built an exceptional franchise in the region over more than two decades. Its standing within the Dubai International Financial Centre and across the wider United Arab Emirates market reflects the quality of its people and its long-standing commitment to clients. I look forward to working with Regis Burger and the team as the business continues to grow, while contributing to the strong governance and strategic direction that will support its next phase of development.”
Julius Baer has maintained a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre since the financial hub’s inception, holding licence number one as the first firm authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Over the past two decades, Julius Baer’s Dubai operations have grown into one of the largest and most established international wealth managers in the DIFC, serving ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients across the region. JBME combines Swiss heritage and global expertise with strong local market knowledge, providing a comprehensive suite of wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services.
