UAE Abu Dhabi $115 Billion Alternative Investment Manager Lunate Appoints UAE $263 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund ADQ Founding Managing Director & Group CEO Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi as Lunate Executive Chairman & Managing Partner, Lunate Founded in 2023 as Independent Asset Management Business Backed by Government of Abu Dhabi
30th January | Hong Kong
UAE Abu Dhabi alternative investment manager Lunate ($110 billion AUM) has appointed UAE $263 billion sovereign wealth fund ADQ Founding Managing Director & Group CEO Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi as Lunate Executive Chairman & Managing Partner. Lunate was founded in 2023 as an independent asset management business backed by the Government of Abu Dhabi. ADQ ($263 billion AUM) was previously known as Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC. Announcement (29/1/26): “Lunate, a partner-led and independent global investment firm with USD 115 billion in assets under management, today announced that His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Founding Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, has been appointed Executive Chairman and Managing Partner, following his successful tenure at ADQ. Over the past seven years, he led the establishment and rapid transformation of ADQ into one of the world’s largest sovereign investment platforms, overseeing the growth and tripling of total assets to over USD 263 billion across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, food and agriculture, transport and logistics, manufacturing and financial services. Under his leadership, ADQ also expanded its international footprint across six continents through disciplined global investments and long-term value creation. As Founding CEO, he played a central role in defining ADQ’s investment mandate, building its institutional architecture, strengthening governance, and positioning the platform as a long-term partner to global investors, governments and strategic operators. His Excellency will now lead Lunate at a pivotal stage in its development as the firm accelerates its ambition to become a globally leading, institutionally led asset manager. As Executive Chairman and Managing Partner, he will work with Lunate’s Partners and Board to expand the firm’s international presence, deepen institutional capital relationships, and drive the next phase of growth across private and public markets. Lunate has set a target to more than double assets under management over the next five years.” In 2025 August, Lunate announced to buy minority stake in UK hedge fund Brevan Howard ($34 billion AUM), and formed a strategic long-term partnership with setup of an investment platform domciled in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Lunate will commit $2 billion to the newly created funds in the partnership. Brevan Howard was co-founded in 2002 by Alan Howard (Majority Sshareholder), Trifon Natsis, James Vernon, Jean-Philippe Blochet & Chris Rokos.
“ UAE Abu Dhabi $115 Billion Alternative Investment Manager Lunate Appoints UAE $263 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund ADQ Founding Managing Director & Group CEO Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi as Lunate Executive Chairman & Managing Partner, Lunate Founded in 2023 as Independent Asset Management Business Backed by Government of Abu Dhabi “
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His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi: “Building ADQ from inception into a globally significant investment institution has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my professional life. As I conclude this journey, I am proud of what the team has achieved and grateful for the trust placed in me by my Chairman and the Government of Abu Dhabi … … When we launched Lunate, we set out with a clear ambition to build a long-term, independent asset management business led by a select group of partners. Two years on, it is an honor to lead the management team to accelerate the development of a global platform that delivers superior risk-adjusted returns for its clients and sustained value for shareholders, while reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global and leading financial hub. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Managing Partners and the Board of Lunate for their trust and confidence in me.”
Lunate Managing Partners, Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Murtaza Hussain and Seif Fikry: “This appointment marks an important milestone in Lunate’s journey. Mohamed has worked closely with us and the wider Lunate team over several years and has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s direction from the outset. His ability to build at scale, attract global capital, and drive sustained growth will be critical as Lunate continues to accelerate its development as a global investment firm.”
Lunate – Lunate is an independent global investment firm with more than USD115 billion in AuM, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. With a core focus on private markets, we are also active across the broader asset management spectrum, working with a diverse client base that includes institutions, family offices and corporates. As a leader in private market solutions, we leverage our scale, agility and access to top-tier partners to invest across multiple asset classes and geographies through our co-mingled funds, customized portfolios and SMAs, seeking to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for our clients. Lunate has also established Alterra, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle and Axight, focused on mid-market opportunities in Asia Pacific. Complementing its private markets platform, Lunate offers investors a range of conventional and thematic ETFs, defined benefit solutions through Ghaf Benefits, and wealth management services.
UAE Abu Dhabi $115 Billion Alternative Investment Manager Lunate Appoints UAE $263 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund ADQ Founding Managing Director & Group CEO Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi as Lunate Executive Chairman & Managing Partner, Lunate Founded in 2023 as Independent Asset Management Business Backed by Government of Abu Dhabi
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