Forbes Middle East has officially named Naser Taher to its prestigious Top 100 CEOs 2026 list. The annual ranking celebrates leading business leaders who are shaping the business landscape of the region. It recognizes senior executives leading high-impact organizations in key industrial sectors.
Visionary Leadership & Worldwide Impact
This award recognizes Taher’s distinguished 37-year career in global financial markets. He launched MultiBank Group in California back in 2005. Since then, he has expanded operations into more than 100 countries worldwide. The institution today has more than two million retail and institutional clients. The firm also trades a lot, sometimes more than $35 billion in one day. Under his leadership, MultiBank Group developed a comprehensive international regulatory footprint. The institution currently holds licenses from more than 18 global financial regulators across five continents.
Beyond core financial markets, Taher built an extensive leadership legacy. He previously led Irish Stock Exchange Development Projects starting in 2005. Later, he became Vice President of the Chinese Banking and Entrepreneur Association in 2008. Chinese authorities appointed him Honorary Chief Financial Advisor to Tianjin in 2013. Subsequently, he served as Senior Advisor to the Chinese Central Financial Government in 2016.
Commenting on the recognition, Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group, said: “It is an honour to be recognised by Forbes Middle East among the region’s Top 100 CEOs. This recognition reflects the journey we have undertaken at MultiBank Group over the past two decades and, most importantly, the dedication of our teams around the world. From the outset, our ambition has been to build a global financial institution founded on strong regulation, innovation and trust. As we continue to expand our international presence and capabilities, we remain focused on setting new standards for the financial services industry and delivering long-term value to our clients and partners worldwide.”
Ultimately, this Forbes Middle East ranking reinforces Taher’s vision to maintain MultiBank Group as a world leader.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
