Abu Dhabi’s state holding company, ADQ, has recruited Jawad Shafique, previously a partner at KPMG specializing in deal advisory in the lower Gulf region, as the director responsible for portfolio investments.
In line with its increased focus on deal-making within the United Arab Emirates and abroad, ADQ, the third-largest sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi, has been actively expanding its team of bankers over the past two years, according to Reuters.
Jawad Shafique, who has accumulated over a decade of experience at KPMG in the UAE, has a notable history as an M&A adviser, specializing in collaborating with institutional investors, asset management firms, and engaging in cross-border transactions, as stated on his LinkedIn profile.
