Nuveen, a global asset management firm, has announced its expansion in the Middle East region and the establishment of a new office in Abu Dhabi.

As part of this expansion strategy, Nuveen has also appointed Fadi Khoury as Managing Director and Head of the Middle East to lead growth in the region. In his new role, Fadi brings over two decades of leadership experience, driving growth, innovation, and long-term relationships with international clients. Joining the Middle East leadership team, he will be responsible for spearheading business growth and strengthening client engagement efforts alongside Wael Bayazid and Matthew Hamber, VP of the Middle East.

Before his appointment, Fadi held similar roles at Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA and APAC, as well as at Amundi, where he served for over 16 years in key positions. 

On the academic front, Fadi holds an MSc in Mechatronics from King’s College London, an MSc in International Business/Trade/Commerce, and a BSc in Engineering and Industrial Management from the University of Westminster.

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Mike Perry, Head of Global Client Group at Nuveen, welcomed Fadi, saying, “The extensive experience of our team in the region is complemented by Fadi’s appointment, whose deep understanding of the market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global footprint and offer investors a full suite of investment solutions tailored to their needs. Our registration with ADGM follows growing interest from seasoned, performance-driven institutions and investors across the Middle East in all that Nuveen has to offer. Investors continue to engage with our expertise across a breadth of private and public markets, with particular focus on our private capital, real assets, and fixed income capabilities.”