Mubasher: Janus Henderson has opened a new office at ADGM in Abu Dhabi to expand its footprint in the MEA and GCC regions, according to a recent press release.
The company has appointed Saudi national Baraa Amir as the new Executive Director to focus on expanding its presence in the region, particularly in the GCC.
Amir will establish strategic partnerships with key sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and prominent family offices, while leading the development of tailored investment solutions in the region.
Meshal Al Faras, Head of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia at Janus Henderson, said: “This new appointment will add significantly to the strength of our team. Baraa’s deep knowledge of the regional investment landscape combined with Janus Henderson’s robust capabilities will prove invaluable to our partners.”
Yaser Moustafa, Head of Emerging Market Private Investments, mentioned: “Our move to Abu Dhabi Global Market underlines our long-term commitment to the rapidly growing private capital space in the MENA region.”
Ali Dibadj, CEO of Janus Henderson Investors, highlighted: “Coming into 2025, Janus Henderson is bullish about the opportunities in this region. We are continuing to invest in the professional resources required to provide our clients with the highest level of differentiated expertise and service.”
“We saw dynamic growth in 2024, in terms of the number of clients, number of funds on offer, as well as the number of assets under management, and believe we are well-placed to extend our offerings in high-demand areas such as active asset management, private credit and Islamic investment solutions,” Dibadj added.
