Career, Leadership and Markets

From private banking to luxury real estate leadership.

Career timeline

From private banking to luxury real estate leadership.

  • 2023

    United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty

    Expansion into Prime Central London and the wider United Kingdom market.

  • 2015

    Saudi Arabia Sotheby’s International Realty

    Business acquired and expanded, supporting the group’s regional footprint.

  • 2013

    Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty

    Chairman and CEO, leading the growth of one of the region’s most respected luxury property firms.

  • 2006

    UBP Qatar LLC

    Chief Executive Officer
  • 2001-04

    Union Bancaire Privée, Dubai

    Director → Managing Director
  • 1998

    Banque SCS Alliance Groupe, Beirut

    General Manager
  • Early career

    Swiss Bank Corporation

    Agent
  • Early career

    Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

    Financial Consultant
Market focus

Three markets, one connected practice.

  • United Kingdom

    George is Chairman and CEO of United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty, operating in one of the world's most established prime residential property markets.

  • Dubai

    George has led Dubai Sotheby's International Realty since 2013. Dubai has been central to his work in luxury real estate and international client advisory.

  • Saudi Arabia

    George expanded the Sotheby's International Realty presence through the Saudi Arabia business in 2015, supporting the group's regional footprint.

Areas of expertise

A practice built across finance and real estate.