DWS to Debut MENA Presence With Abu Dhabi Office
Frankfurt-based asset manager DWS becomes the latest global financial institution to expand into the Middle East with an upcoming Abu Dhabi office.
DWS has secured regulatory approval to open an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), according to a statement, marking its first presence in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Joe Kiwan will relocate from Paris to Abu Dhabi to serve as the senior executive officer of the German asset manager’s ADGM branch while continuing in his current role as head of coverage for the Middle East & Africa, focusing on regional strategy, client relationships and strategic partnerships.
«The Middle East is a strategic growth area for DWS as we look to capitalize on our position as the gateway to Europe, linking clients, markets and opportunities across borders in a region that is future-focused and highly sophisticated,» commented DWS CEO Stefan Hoops.
