As MENA deal-making accelerates—fuelled by record-breaking IPO pipelines, sovereign-led privatisations and a new wave of cross-border M&A—the region’s leading investment bankers are at the centre of every milestone transaction. Their ability to blend market intelligence with flawless execution is reshaping capital flows, driving corporate growth and deepening investor confidence across the Middle East.
The Investment Banker of the Year category honours a deal-maker whose judgement, technical mastery and client focus have delivered transformative outcomes over the past 12 to 18 months. Judges will look for professionals who steered landmark equity, debt or merger transactions, unlocked value through innovative structuring, and earned clear praise from clients for integrity and results.
This is the moment to spotlight an investment banker who moved markets—whether by pricing the year’s most oversubscribed IPO, orchestrating a complex cross-border merger or structuring a first-of-its-kind sustainable bond. Submissions should detail headline deals closed, the nominee’s specific contribution at each stage, and client testimonials that capture the calibre of their advice and execution.
For entries, contact nivetha.dayanand@itp.com. For partnership enquiries, email ines.benrejeb@itp.com.
