Greg Smith

Overview

Director of Financial Life Management at AES, Greg is a UK national with over 19 years’ experience in operations, banking and financial services in Dubai. Known for his problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, he brings a calm, organised and highly practical approach to the operational requirements that support complex wealth management and family office relationships for internationally mobile clients. His focus is on ensuring the service, coordination and day-to-day delivery clients experience at AES are matched by genuine human care. 

Experience

Greg joined AES in 2025, having spent nearly 12 years at Nedbank Private Wealth in Dubai - most recently as Office Manager, overseeing operations management, office management and client services for one of the region's leading private wealth practices. Before that, he held senior operations and office management roles at Lloyds Bank Private Banking in the UAE, where he was responsible for workplace management processes, procurement, facilities and administration, as well as sourcing new business opportunities through networking and client referrals. His career represents nearly two decades of building and running high-quality private banking and wealth management operations in Dubai.

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