AllianzGI opens office in Abu Dhabi
Tobias C. Pross, CEO of AllianzGI, comments:,
"The Middle East is one of the fastest growing asset management markets in the world and home to some of the largest and most sophisticated sovereign wealth funds. By establishing a sales office in the region, we are investing in a market where we have already been successful and expect further profitable growth in the future”.
In recent years, Abu Dhabi has become an important financial hub within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) offering a pro-business environment supported by a robust regulatory framework. Sovereign wealth funds in the region manage more than EUR 5 trillion of assets and these deep capital pools are expected to grow significantly due to strong economic growth.

Alexandra Auer, Head of Distribution EMEA, adds:
"By opening a new office in Abu Dhabi, we are expanding our global footprint and will be able to explore additional new markets in the Middle East more easily. Establishing a local presence will enable us to better service our existing clients, further expand our market share in the region, and ultimately drive growth."
AllianzGI has received a Category 4 license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) that allows the promotion and distribution of its products to clients. David Gillard, Head of Official Institutions & Growth Markets leads the office which will initially be staffed by two other Business Developers.
David Gillard, Head of Official Institutions & Growth Markets,remarks:,
“Abu Dhabi is a vibrant business hub and I am looking forward to establishing our permanent presence there. Having a local entity demonstrates our long-term commitment to the region and I am confident this will allow us to deepen existing client relationships and develop new strategic partnerships."
Contact:
Marion Leblanc-Wohrer
Tel: +33685157454
Email: mleblancwohrer@allianzgi.com
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with more than 700 investment professionals in over 20 offices worldwide, and managing EUR 562 billion in assets. We believe that with every change comes an opportunity. Our goal is to actively shape the future of investing for all our clients, wherever their location and whatever their objectives. Curious and active in everything we do, we aspire to generate impact beyond alpha, steering our clients’ assets towards the right place at the right time, and building solutions that draw on capabilities across public and private markets.
Our focus on protecting and growing our clients’ assets allows us to create trusted partnerships, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability and driving positive change.
Allianz Global Investors
Data as at 30 June 2025. Total assets under management are assets or securities portfolios, valued at current market value, for which Allianz Global Investors companies are responsible vis-à-vis clients for providing discretionary investment management decisions and portfolio management, either directly or via a sub-advisor (these include Allianz Global Investors assets which are now sub-advised by Voya IM since 25 July 2022). This excludes assets for which Allianz Global Investors companies are primarily responsible for administrative services only. Assets under management are managed on behalf of third parties as well as on behalf of the Allianz Group.