Partners Group Establishes Middle East HQ in Abu Dhabi
Baar-headquartered private markets firm Partners Group has established a new regional headquarters in the Middle East.
Partners Group has opened a new Abu Dhabi office which will serve as the firm’s regional headquarters in the Middle East, according to a statement. The office will be headed by Suhail Albaz, chairman Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
«Abu Dhabi is increasingly becoming a center of gravity for global advancements in technology, energy, nextgeneration manufacturing, and digital services. It is attracting increasing amounts of capital, drawn to the regional investment opportunities and the chance to partner with Abu Dhabi’s cutting-edge investors on global transactions,» commented Steffen Meister, executive chairman of the board at Partners Group.
Regional Presence
Partners Group has had a presence in the Middle East since the opening of its Dubai office in 2010 and today, its portfolio companies in the region employ over 2,000 individuals. Senior leaders include Nael Antaki, head of institutional clients Middle East, and Venugopal Reddy, head of private wealth Middle East, who joined last year.
«We are delighted to welcome Partners Group, one of the largest and most respected firms in the global private markets industry to ADGM. ADGM is a strategic gateway to the region and beyond, and is committed to providing a robust, innovative, and business-friendly ecosystem that supports growth and excellence,» said His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman, ADGM.
Globally, Partners Group employs around 1,800 professionals who oversee $150 billion in assets under management. Including the latest headquarters, the Swiss private markets firm has 22 offices worldwide.
