BNP Paribas Wealth Management today said it has appointed Samir Bimal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining BNP Paribas Wealth Management, he was the country head of ING Private Banking in the country.

Bimal, who will also be the global head for onshore business, will lead the wealth management unit in India and the teams located overseas to manage NRI clients’ assets invested in the country, BNP Paribas Wealth Management said in a statement.