DWS has appointed Alexandre Daoud as a senior coverage specialist for alternatives in the Middle East, as it looks to expand its private markets platform in the region.
The €1.1tn (£950b) asset manager stated that Daoud will join its newly established office in Abu Dhabi, where he will focus on building relationships with institutional clients across the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to joining DWS, Daoud served as head of capital markets for the Middle East at real estate developer Panattoni. Before this, he spent 10 years at real estate company JLL, where he held several senior roles.
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“Alexandre brings deep experience working with investors across the Middle East and a strong understanding of global capital allocation trends and alternative investment strategies,” said Joe Kiwan, senior executive officer at DWS Abu Dhabi Global Market branch and head of coverage for the Middle East and Africa. “Alexandre will play a key role in strengthening relationships with clients and strategic partners in the region, at a time when local presence, experience and long-term commitment are key differentiators for clients”.
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The appointment comes as the Middle East conflict enters its 19th day following the US and Israel launching strikes on Iran at the beginning of the month.
The manager said the appointment underlines its long-term commitment to delivering investment opportunities in the Middle East.
