SHUAA Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Anil Dixit as Head of Asset Management
SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the region’s leading asset management and investment banking platform, has appointed Anil Dixit as Head of Asset Management. This follows the recent appointment of Nabil Al Rantisi as Group Chief Executive Officer, reinforcing SHUAA’s commitment to building a high-caliber leadership team and expanding the Group’s investment offering.
Anil Dixit is a seasoned investment executive with over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. Prior to SHUAA, Anil served as Chief Investment Officer at Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) where he successfully managed a global multi-asset portfolio in excess of USD 1.5 billion, with a strong focus on asset-liability management, risk, and solvency requirements. He previously held senior investment and reporting roles at Allianz across various regions including Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. His extensive investment experience across public and private markets will be instrumental in advancing SHUAA’s strategy and delivering value to its clients.
Commenting on the appointment, Nabil Al Rantisi, Group CEO of SHUAA, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Anil to SHUAA. His global investment experience and leadership capabilities will play a vital role in enhancing our asset management offering and delivering value to our clients. This appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our leadership team as we execute on our strategic priorities, build on the successful turnaround, and position the Group for sustainable growth. I am grateful for the Board’s continued support as we move forward with confidence.”
SHUAA also announced that Aarthi Chandrasekaran, who has led the firm’s investment strategy since joining in 2016, will take on the role of Head of Public Markets. In this role, she will continue to focus on expanding SHUAA’s capabilities in regional equities and fixed income, within the Asset Management division led by Anil.
