# Advent opens office in Abu Dhabi, further extending its international reach

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- Published: 2026-10-22T00:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advent, a leading global private equity
investor, today announced it has opened a new office in ADGM, the international 
financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, extending
the reach of the firm’s international platform into the Middle East.

The new presence builds on Advent’s long-standing relationships across the Middle
East, giving Advent a local base from which to deepen its engagement with investors
and support the firm’s existing portfolio companies and explore potential investment
opportunities.

James Brocklebank, Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Advent’s Global Executive Committee,
said, "Abu Dhabi is a natural addition to Advent’s global network, alongside our
recent openings in Sydney and Tokyo. As a global business, having colleagues based
locally enables us to be closer to the institutions and long-term partners that 
support our work. It also gives us a strong base from which to deepen our engagement
over time."

The office will be headed by Mehdi Iraqi, Managing Director, Limited Partner Services.
Mehdi joined Advent in January 2026 and brings almost two decades of experience 
covering institutional investors across the region, including prior roles at AMG
and Carlyle. Commenting on the office opening, he remarked, "The Middle East is 
home to some of Advent’s most valued long-term partners, and this office reflects
our commitment to being close to them. Having spent much of my career working with
institutional investors across the region, I’m looking forward to building on those
relationships from Abu Dhabi."

Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, said, "Advent’s decision
to establish an office in ADGM reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi’s proposition 
as a leading destination for global investment firms. ADGM’s dynamic ecosystem brings
together international investors, financial institutions, professional services 
firms and a deep pool of talent within a robust, internationally recognised regulatory
and legal framework. We welcome Advent to our community and look forward to supporting
its growth and deeper engagement with partners and opportunities across the region."

The Abu Dhabi office follows a series of recent openings: Advent launched its Sydney
office in July 2024, extending the firm’s footprint into Australia and New Zealand,
and its new Tokyo office in January 2026, growing its presence in Japan. Earlier
this year, Advent also strengthened its long-standing presence in Hong Kong as the
firm’s regional base for Asia Pacific investor engagement, building on more than
three decades of investing in the region. Together, these moves underscore Advent’s
commitment to operating in the world’s most dynamic markets. Advent now has 18 offices
across 15 countries.

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