Karim Baghdady

Karim Baghdady is an experienced financial professional currently serving as Managing Director at EFG Holding since January 2024. Prior to this role, Karim was the CEO of EFG HERMES USA from September 2016 to February 2024, leading the subsidiary of EFG - Hermes Holding. Karim also held the position of Director of International Sales - US at CI Capital from January 2011 to September 2016, contributing to the firm's growth in the US market as part of a new team. Earlier in the career, Karim served as Managing Director at Beltone Enclave Securities, where responsibilities included creating a sales platform for Beltone Financial in the US and managing relationships with institutional investors. Karim began professional career as a member and floor trader at MOGAVERO, LEE & COMPANY, INC. from May 1996 to April 2006. Educational background includes studies at Rutgers University - Newark and graduation from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, NJ, class of 1993.