Support, Champion and Advance

About Us

The mission of the MEIMA is to support, champion and advance the growth and development of the asset management industry in the Middle East. The association’s broad objectives are:

Voice

To be the voice of the industry for all stakeholders who have a stake in improving the MENA Investment Management from ADGM, DIFC, onshore UAE, GCC/MENA and non-UAE regulated asset managers.

Collaborate

To create an inclusive environment where the wider ecosystem of asset owners, asset managers, service firms and others can be brought together to network, collaborate, and learn from each other

Engage

To engage with regulators to drive a competitive and compliant regional asset management operating environment.

Assist

To assist international members to establish their firms in the region.

Innovation

To creating an encouraging environment for developing and incorporating innovation into our business models.

Grow

To assist and support members to achieve the best results for their customers, and to grow their business.

Talent

To drive a progressive people agenda in the industry to ensure the highest levels of professionalism and talent.

Stewardship

To ensure the highest levels of stewardship and governance.

MEIMA Board of Directors

The Board is accountable to members and oversees MEIMA’s activities. The Board is comprised of senior leaders from member firms:

Chair of MEIMA & Chair of Regulatory Committee: David Rothon

Chair of MEIMA & Chair of Regulatory Committee: David Rothon, CEO of AD Global Investors Ltd

Chair of the Memberships, Events and Communication Committee:Maroun Jalkh, CEO of Azimut (ME) Ltd

Chair of the Memberships, Events and Communication Committee:
Maroun Jalkh, CEO of Azimut (ME) Ltd

Secretary: Craig Roberts, Regional Head of Middle East of Apex Group

Secretary: Craig Roberts, Regional Head of Middle East of Apex Group

Director: George Triplow, Head of Client Development MENA of Northern Trust Corporation

Director: George Triplow, Head of Client Development MENA of Northern Trust Corporation

Director: Yazan Abdeen, CEO of AD Investment Management Ltd

Director: Yazan Abdeen, CEO of Al Ramz

Director: Adrian Harris, SEO of Freedom Asset Management

Director: Adrian Harris, SEO of Freedom Asset Management

Director: Andrew Dalton, SEO, of Digital Spring Ventures LL

Director: Andrew Dalton, SEO, of Digital Spring Ventures LLP

Director: Dmitry Nedvetsky, SEO of Aarna Capital

Director: Dmitry Nedvetsky, SEO of Aarna Capital