Kees Hoving

Senior Advisor

Kees Hoving, Senior Advisor at EMIR, is a seasoned banking executive with nearly three decades of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His expertise spans corporate banking, transaction services, financial markets, and regional leadership. Kees advises clients on strategic growth, capital raising, organisational structuring, and navigating cross-border expansion, drawing on a career shaped in some of the world’s most influential financial hubs.

Over his 15-year tenure at Deutsche Bank, Kees rose to CEO for the Middle East & Africa, overseeing regional teams, client portfolios, and strategic growth initiatives across multiple markets. His earlier roles with major financial institutions in London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Moscow covered senior positions in corporate coverage, transaction banking, and financial markets, giving him a comprehensive understanding of global financial systems and emerging-market dynamics. Today, from his base in the UAE, he acts as an advisor and investor, backing venture funds focused on early and growth-stage opportunities and guiding companies through scaling, capital raises, and value-creation programmes.

Kees’ work centres on supporting entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams in building resilient, investable businesses. He brings a disciplined operational mindset, deep sector insight, and a global network developed over three decades across banking and private investment.