Adams Street Partners has established its first office in the Gulf Cooperation Council, located in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), to extend its reach across the GCC region. The office is the firm’s latest addition to its global footprint and strengthens its access to regional investors and partners. Adams Street manages $62 billion in assets, deploys across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies, and now operates in more than 30 countries.
Leila Kaissi has joined Adams Street as Principal, Investor Relations and will lead the Abu Dhabi office. She will manage institutional client and consultant relationships, oversee portfolio management, and support private equity programme development across the GCC. Before joining Adams Street, she served as Vice‑President at Gulf Capital, handling institutional investor relationships and due diligence strategy.
Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner & Head of Investments, said the move marks a logical step in the firm’s global growth and demonstrates a commitment to the region. John Kremer, Partner & Head of Investor Relations (EMEA), added that the GCC office will help serve clients more effectively and seize regional opportunities.
ADGM’s Chief Market Development Officer, Arvind Ramamurthy, welcomed Adams Street’s presence, stating it reflects confidence in Abu Dhabi as a strategic asset management hub.
Adams Street’s global office network now includes locations in key financial centres such as Austin, London, Tokyo and Toronto, among others.
