Consello Appoints Seasoned Executive to Lead Middle East Expansion

Event summary

  • Jon de Jager has been appointed CEO of Consello Middle East, effective immediately.
  • De Jager previously served as Global CEO of CT Group and has experience managing single-family offices in the UK and UAE.
  • Consello is expanding its advisory business across the Middle East, operating from an office in Abu Dhabi.
  • De Jager’s prior roles involved advising on cross-border transactions, regulatory restructurings, and multi-jurisdictional investment strategies.

The big picture

Consello’s move to appoint a CEO with deep Middle Eastern experience signals a strategic commitment to capitalize on the region’s economic growth and increasing investment activity. The appointment comes as advisory firms face pressure to demonstrate tangible value and specialized expertise in a competitive landscape. De Jager’s background in managing family offices and advising on complex transactions suggests Consello is targeting a higher-value, more sophisticated client base.

What we're watching

Regional Focus
De Jager’s emphasis on the Gulf region’s growth momentum suggests Consello will prioritize opportunities in this market, potentially at the expense of other geographies.
Client Alignment
Given de Jager’s experience with family offices and sovereign stakeholders, Consello may shift its client focus towards these high-net-worth segments.
Integration Risk
The speed at which de Jager integrates CT Group’s business intelligence practice and Consello’s existing advisory services will be a key indicator of the appointment’s success.