Mahmoud Totonji has been appointed as Managing Director for Kroll Saudi Arabia by Kroll, the premier independent provider of worldwide risk and financial advising solutions.
Totonji is an industry veteran with extensive ties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf region, with over 20 years of experience across the banking, investment, and financial services industries. Totonji, who will be based in Riyadh, will drive the expansion of Kroll's office in the Kingdom as well as client relationship management.
Shai Waisman, President of Kroll, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mahmoud Totonji to Kroll. His expertise, leadership and deep understanding of the region will strengthen our presence and expertise in this ever-growing economy. The Kingdom continues to represent a significant opportunity for our business, and this announcement illustrates Kroll’s commitment to growth in Saudi Arabia and highlights how we continue to invest and expand our team of experts who are uniquely positioned to help our clients advance their contribution to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy.”
Totonji comes to Kroll from Moody's Investors Service in Saudi Arabia, where he was General Manager and Head of Relationship Management. He has substantial experience in establishing and expanding the market presence of banks and financial institutions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. He formerly worked at Barclays Saudi Arabia, Al-Azizia Commercial Investment Company, Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC), and a private family office before joining Moody's.
Mahmoud Totonji, Managing Director for Kroll Saudi Arabia, said, “I am delighted to join the firm at such a dynamic time in its expansion. Kroll has the unique ability to help companies and government entities address strategic and value-creating business opportunities and is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plan."