Hannelore Graf Joins VAR Capital as Vice Chairman and Member of Advisory Board

London, February 12, 2018 (Newswire.com) – ​Hannelore Graf has agreed to join VAR Capital as an Advisor and Vice Chairman responsible for Middle East business. This follows from firm’s recent hire, Yousif Banayoti, who comes from UBS as Partner and Head of Middle East.

Hanne served as a Senior Vice President for 40 years at Merrill Lynch International Bank in London focusing on Ultra high net worth clients and family offices in the Middle East. She was instrumental in delivering holistic banking services to her clients.

She is currently the Chairman of The GBCK (German Business Council -Kuwait). The GBCK represents various individuals and companies based in Kuwait that are or want to be related to the German speaking countries Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

The VaR Capital advisory board is responsible for providing strategic guidance and a sounding board for the management team of the firm. The board helps to ensure the firm achieves its aim to becoming a market leading boutique financial advisory firm.

Other Advisory Board members include Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia (Chairman), Anthony Simler, Dina Geha and Graham Barber.

The Chairman of VAR’s advisory Board, Sukhpal said, “VAR has come a long way from its humble beginnings and with new colleagues to drive the Middle East Business the future looks very exciting.”

The appointment of Hannelore follows the award of the Best Asset Manager and Family Office in the UK to VAR Capital.

About VAR Capital

VaR Capital is an independent financial advisory firm offering Asset Management, Debt Finance and Corporate Advisory services. It was founded by individuals with extensive experience from Banking, Asset Management and Family Offices. Based in Mayfair, London, VaR Capital Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).