Sky Links Capital Names Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director
Sky Links Capital Group has appointed former Credit Suisse VP Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director to lead its institutional business growth.
Sky Links Capital Group announced Monday the appointment of Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director, a move the Dubai-based firm said is intended to accelerate its expansion in institutional markets. Faryar steps into the role bringing more than 25 years of experience in institutional electronic foreign exchange trading.
Faryar previously held a Vice President position at Credit Suisse, where he built a career centered on institutional trading operations. His background in e-FX — electronic foreign exchange — positions him to strengthen Sky Links Capital's offerings to institutional clients at a time when demand for sophisticated trading infrastructure has intensified across Gulf financial centers.
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The appointment reflects a broader industry trend of regional investment firms in the UAE recruiting senior talent with deep Western financial institution pedigrees to compete for institutional mandates. Dubai has increasingly positioned itself as a hub for global capital markets activity, drawing firms seeking proximity to sovereign wealth funds and other large allocators across the Middle East.
Sky Links Capital Group did not disclose the financial terms of the appointment or specific growth targets associated with Faryar's mandate. The announcement was made via press release dated October 5, 2026.
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