Janus Henderson Investors has appointed Baraa Amir as Executive Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and inaugurated a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Amir, a Saudi national, will operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre. His background includes roles at Sanabil Investments and Methak Investment Holding, focusing on portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation. In his new position, Amir will work on expanding Janus Henderson’s presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by building partnerships with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and family offices.
Meshal AlFaras, Head of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia at Janus Henderson, stated, “Baraa’s deep knowledge of the regional investment landscape combined with Janus Henderson’s robust capabilities will prove invaluable to our partners.”
The new ADGM office will house Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments, formerly NBK Capital Partners. This team manages private credit and private equity strategies in emerging markets, focusing on the GCC and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
These developments follow Janus Henderson’s acquisition of NBK Capital Partners in 2024, aiming to strengthen its position in emerging markets and access clientele in the Middle East.
Ali Dibadj, CEO of Janus Henderson Investors, noted, “We are continuing to invest in the professional resources required to provide our clients with the highest level of differentiated expertise and service.”
Janus Henderson manages approximately $382 billion in assets and operates in 24 cities worldwide.
