Lunate, a rapidly growing Abu Dhabi-based alternatives manager with $115 billion in assets under management (AUM), has appointed Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi as its new Executive Chairman and Managing Partner. Alsuwaidi previously served as the founding Managing Director and CEO of ADQ, Abu Dhabi’s $263 billion sovereign wealth fund, for seven years. His appointment, effective January 29, 2026, is seen as a key step in Lunate's ambitious goal to more than double its AUM within the next five years.
During his tenure at ADQ, Alsuwaidi played a pivotal role in transforming the fund into one of the world's largest sovereign investment platforms. Under his leadership, ADQ's total assets tripled to over $263 billion, expanding its international footprint across six continents through strategic investments in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Lunate, established just two years ago, has quickly become a prominent dealmaker. The firm's managing partners, Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Murtaza Hussain, and Seif Fikry, emphasized Alsuwaidi's ability to build at scale, attract global capital, and drive sustained growth as crucial for Lunate's continued development as a global investment firm. The company has interests across various markets, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real assets, and has recently formed several funds and partnerships, including with Brevan Howard and Blackstone.
This move highlights Abu Dhabi's strategy to cultivate globally competitive investment platforms by leveraging institutional expertise. Lunate's focus under Alsuwaidi will be to expand its international presence, deepen institutional capital relationships, and oversee its next phase of growth across private and public markets. The firm has already made significant strides, such as acquiring a minority stake in Brevan Howard and partnering with Blackstone to launch a $5 billion logistics investment vehicle across the Gulf region.
