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Aventicum appoints MENA & Frontier Markets head

Africa Global Funds
Feb. 7, 2015, midnight
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Aventicum Capital Management has appointed Habib Oueijan as the Head of Aventicum MENA & Frontier Markets based in Doha and operating under Aventicum Capital Management (Qatar).

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Aventicum Capital Management has appointed Habib Oueijan as the Head of Aventicum MENA & Frontier Markets based in Doha and operating under Aventicum Capital Management (Qatar).

In his new role, Oueijan will be responsible for continuing the development and growth of the Aventicum MENA & Frontier Markets business, which currently offers long only and absolute return equity strategies providing exposure to MENA, Turkey and select frontier markets.

Commenting on his appointment, Oueijan said: “I’m excited by the unique opportunity to join a young and growing business with a strong track-record of performance already in place and clear momentum moving forward. Aventicum is built on a solid foundation, with the backing of two global institutions and an exceptional leadership team.”

Oueijan joins Aventicum with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry, during which time he has developed expertise in MENA, frontier and emerging markets.

Prior to joining Aventicum, he worked at Olayan Saudi Investments Company as the Head of Public Equities where he led a portfolio management team that focused on the MENAT region.

He previously held positions with Union Bancaire Privée, Majid Al Futtaim and SHUAA Capital in Dubai, as well as the International Finance Corporation in Washington D.C.

Aladdin Hangari, CEO of Aventicum Capital Management, said: “We are delighted to announce that Habib has joined Aventicum MENA & Frontier Markets. Aventicum’s Doha-based business has had a successful start since its inception, generating outstanding investment performance. Under Habib’s leadership, we are convinced that the business will continue on its course to become a top-tier regional asset management business. He is an excellent addition and we’re glad to have him on board.”

Aventicum MENA & Frontier Markets was launched in 2013 and is part of Aventicum Capital Management, the multi-boutique investment manager that also runs Aventicum Emerging Markets Credit, Aventicum Private Equity Real Estate and Aventicum Alternative Equities from offices in Qatar, the UK and Switzerland.

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