Abdullah Alshamlan

Abdullah Alshamlan was appointed Head of Kuwait at Partners Group in April 2026, leading the firm's operations in the country as it opens its 25th office globally. In this role, he oversees client coverage, business development, and strategic partnerships, working with institutional and private wealth clients including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and private banks.

Alshamlan brings over 15 years of experience in private markets, spanning investment, portfolio management, and client solutions. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and a Master's in Finance from London Business School (2018-2020). He holds the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designation.

Career history

• Head of Kuwait, Partners Group (2026-present)
• Senior Product Specialist, NBK Wealth
• Manager, Investment, Kuwait Investment Authority
• Investment roles at Kuwait Investment Office in London, focused on global private markets investments

What Abdullah Alshamlan could bring to his role as Head of Kuwait at Partners Group: With a demonstrated track record spanning leading Kuwaiti institutional investors (KIA and NBK Wealth), deep expertise in private markets across geographies, and strong GCC relationships, Alshamlan is well-positioned to establish and expand Partners Group's presence in Kuwait. His institutional investment background and understanding of sovereign wealth mandates align directly with Partners Group's client base of pension funds, family offices, and sovereign wealth entities seeking private markets exposure.