Dubai, 19 November 2013: Acuma, one of the Gulf region's most successful wealth management companies, has appointed Noel O'Leary as Head of its UAE Business.

Mr O'Leary, who is known throughout the industry as a committed advocate to delivering holistic financial advice to high net worth clients and for ensuring a dynamic and progressive work environment for his colleagues to operate within, is effective immediately in his new role.

deVere Group, one of the world's largest independent financial advisory organisations with more than 70,000 clients and $9billion under advisement, acquired Acuma from IP Global, the real estate investment firm, in July 2013.  The two brands operate as separate entities.

Mr O'Leary, who will be based in Acuma's head office in Dubai to head-up the firm's regional presence, will now report directly to Nigel Green, deVere Group's founder and chief executive.

Of the appointment, Mr Green comments: "Noel was deVere's top performing manager in Switzerland and he has joined Acuma to take advantage of the exciting new opportunities that our acquisition of it has presented.

"I am confident that with his energy, vision and leadership pedigree he will become one of the chief architects of Acuma's next stage of development, growth and impact."

He adds: "Acuma, which has a robust business model designed to adapt to the evolving regulatory requirements and expectations and demands of high net worth clients, is set to play an integral part in our Group's ambitious, strategic expansion plans."

For his part, Mr O'Leary says: "I'm delighted to be at the helm of Acuma, which is universally recognised for its proactive client focus.  I look forward to working with such talented professionals to further enhance the Acuma brand on a wider scale.  

"Now that Acuma is owned by a strong, well-resourced global organisation, I'm convinced that this next chapter of the firm's advancement promises to be the most exciting and far-reaching yet."

Before joining deVere Group in 2008, Noel O'Leary was Associate Director at KBC Bank Ireland.

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About Acuma Independent Financial Advice:
Acuma Independent Financial Advice was established in 1999 and is now one of the most recognised and respected providers of financial planning solutions in the Gulf region. Acuma delivers world class financial planning via licensed, properly registered and highly qualified financial consultants. Acuma are proud to be part of the deVere Group - the world's largest independent financial consultancy group with over 70,000 clients and US$9 billion of funds under advice and management worldwide.
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