Klay Group Appoints Ahmad Chaudry as Global Head of Structured Investments & Derivatives

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Klay Group Appoints Ahmad Chaudry as Global Head of Structured Investments & Derivatives

Klay Group, a boutique financial services firm specializing in wealth management, multi-family office, asset management, and corporate advisory services for ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions, has announced the appointment of Ahmad Chaudry as its first Global Head of Structured Investments & Derivatives.

The newly created role reinforces Klay Group’s commitment to expanding its structured solutions platform and enhancing its global advisory capabilities. Based in Dubai, Chaudry will spearhead the development of innovative strategies across asset classes, focusing on structured investments, liquidity management, and hedging solutions.

Chaudry brings nearly two decades of international investment banking experience in structuring and executing bespoke solutions spanning equities, fixed income, commodities, and liquid alternatives. He joins Klay Group from UBS Investment Bank in Hong Kong, where he most recently served as Co-Head of APAC Global Markets Structuring and Head of Global Markets Platform Solutions. His previous roles include senior positions at UBS in London, NatWest Markets (formerly RBS Global Banking & Markets), and HSBC Investment.

Throughout his career, Chaudry has advised a diverse client base including asset managers, insurers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, global family offices, and private banks. His expertise covers tactical trading, retirement and savings solutions, discretionary and systematic portfolio strategies, as well as structuring access to alternative investments.

Kalpesh Khakhria, Chairman of Klay Group, said:

“Ahmad’s deep expertise in structured investments and his proven track record of delivering complex solutions to sophisticated clients will be a significant asset to our platform. His appointment reflects Klay’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent and delivering world-class advisory and investment services.”

Commenting on his new role, Chaudry added:

“Klay’s commitment to delivering tailored, high-value solutions resonates with my own approach to investment structuring. I look forward to bringing my global markets experience to the team and creating innovative strategies that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

Chaudry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester and a Master’s in Quantitative Trading & Finance from Cass Business School.