Partners Group names Kuwait chief as it expands beyond UAE

Switzerland-based private markets player Partners Group has named Abdullah Alshamlan (LinkedIn) as head of Kuwait operations. The appointment comes as the company awaits regulatory approvals for the launch of its Kuwait office, which the company announced in February as part of its GCC expansion. Partners Group already has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Alshamlan’s mandate includes client coverage, business development, and partnerships in Kuwait across sovereign funds, pensions, and private wealth channels. His track record includes stints at NBK Wealth and the Kuwait Investment Authority’s London arm.