Name: Khalifa Al Suwaidi
Designation: Managing Partner
Company: Lunate
Category: Investment Magnates
With over 23 years of experience across sovereign wealth, private equity, and strategic asset management, Khalifa Al Suwaidi plays a pivotal role in shaping not only Lunate’s portfolio but the broader investment landscape of the region.
As Managing Partner, Khalifa leads Lunate’s fund investments, global partnerships, and long-term strategy. His influence stretches across the firm’s Investment Committee, Supervisory Committee, and Board of Directors, ensuring a rigorous, high-level alignment of vision and execution. Under his stewardship, Lunate is fast becoming a benchmark for disciplined yet agile investment management.
Prior to co-founding Lunate, Khalifa served as CEO of the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, where he oversaw more than $35 billion in assets, a role that highlighted his deep expertise in private markets and long-term capital deployment. Earlier, as Group Chief Investment Officer at ADQ, and in senior leadership roles at Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi National Chemical Company, he developed a reputation for strategic foresight and operational precision.
His impact, however, extends beyond his executive role at Lunate. Khalifa also serves as Chairman of Agthia Group and Vice Chairman of both Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) and TAQA, bringing governance, investment insight, and sectoral expertise to the boards of major national champions.
Academically grounded with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University and an Executive MBA with Distinction from Zayed University, Khalifa’s leadership style combines global perspective with regional responsibility. His career reflects a commitment to building institutional resilience, fostering innovation, and driving economic diversification across the UAE.
Whether managing billions in sovereign capital or steering strategy for publicly listed giants, Khalifa Al Suwaidi is a driving force in the UAE’s evolution into a global investment powerhouse.
