Re/insurance broker Malakut has hired Sajith Kumar in the newly created role of chief commercial officer for the Middle East.  

Based in the firm’s Dubai headquarters, Kumar will be responsible for driving regional sales and profit growth.  

Kumar was previously managing director and chief executive of Howden UAE.  

He also spent 15 years at Marsh in a variety of senior leadership roles, including chief executive officer of Marsh Oman, and managing director and deputy chief executive of Marsh UAE. 

Alex Dolgopolov, chief executive of Malakut Dubai, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sajith to our management team in this pivotal role.  

“His depth of experience will add significant value as we continue to strengthen our regional client proposition and attract outstanding leaders to the entrepreneurial culture of Malakut’s global platform.” 

Kumar added: “I am excited to join Malakut at a time of strong ambition and growth. The company’s independence, entrepreneurial mindset and regional capabilities present a compelling platform to deliver meaningful value to clients across the Middle East.”