Suhail Albaz

Suhail Albaz serves as Chairman Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia at Partners Group, where he heads the firm's Abu Dhabi office, established as the regional headquarters in June 2025. He joined Partners Group in summer 2023, bringing deep expertise in institutional investor relations and private markets across the Middle East.

Albaz holds a degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He began his career as an Analyst with Mashreqbank, then held Product and Business Development positions at Sinogulf Real Estate Investments and Abu Dhabi Investment Company.

Career history

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments (2009-2018): Led Institutional and Wholesale activities for the Middle East, serving as Chair of the Middle East Board of Directors
• Natixis Investment Managers (2018-2023): Executive Managing Director and Regional Head of Middle East, Africa and Central Asia
• Partners Group (2023-present): Chairman Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia

What Albaz could bring to his regional leadership role: With approximately 15 years of investment management experience in the Middle East, deep relationships with institutional investors, and a proven track record building regional teams at major asset managers, Albaz is well-positioned to execute Partners Group's strategic expansion across the GCC and broader region. His identified focus on education and healthcare investment themes reflects understanding of sectors with natural demand drivers in the Middle East, and his emphasis on long-term, strategic partnerships aligns with Partners Group's institutional client approach.

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