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Abu Dhabi Finance Week reveals top finance leaders set to speak at 2024 edition

The 2024 edition will feature over 300 speakers, including CEOs and Chairs from 50 major global financial institutions
Abu Dhabi Finance Week reveals top finance leaders set to speak at 2024 edition
Additionally, ADFW is currently registering interests and will be open for registration in the coming weeks. (Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Finance Week)

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the flagship financial event of the MEASA region hosted by ADGM, has announced that its 2024 edition will gather more than 300 speakers from across the globe, including the CEOs and Chairs of 50 major global financial institutions.

Notable speakers from the global finance sector

Among the confirmed speakers are finance titans such as Sergio Ermotti – Group CEO of UBS, Bill Huffman – CEO of Nuveen, David Hunt – President & CEO of PGIM, Isabelle Scemama – Global Head of AXA IM, Bill Ford – Chairman & CEO of General Atlantic, Shayne Nelson – Group CEO of Emirates NBD, Ray Dalio – Founder of Bridgewater, Rajiv Jain – Chairman and CIO of GQG Partners, Mohammed Alaradhi – Executive Chairman of Investcorp, His Excellency Ambassador Majid AlSuwaidi – CEO of Alterra, Jeremy Allaire – Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle, and Mohamed Abdelbary – CEO of ADIB.

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Vision for financial leadership

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said: “As Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its position as a global financial powerhouse, ADFW 2024 will be a pivotal moment for the financial industry. The rapidly increasing participation of CEOs from globally significant financial institutions underscores ADFW’s rising prominence and influence as a leading platform.”

At ADGM, we are committed to driving meaningful dialogue, fostering innovation, and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as the Capital of Capital,” Al Zaabi further added.

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(Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Finance Week)

Influential leaders from the region

Local and regional government and government-affiliated leaders will also take centre stage at this year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week with prominent names such as Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), H.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud – Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq AlMarri – Minister of Economy of the UAE, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi – Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention at Ministry Of Economy of the UAE, H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak – Minister of Climate Change & Environment of the UAE, H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi – Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).

Diverse array of global voices

Moreover, other speakers from world-renowned organisations include Robert Salomon – Dean of Stern at NYUAD, Chi-Man Kwan – Group CEO and Founder of Raffles Family Office, Kim Fournais – CEO, Saxo Bank, Christian Angermeyer – Founder, Aperion Investments, Hatem Dowidar – Group CEO of E&, Rishi Khosla – Co-Founder & CEO of Oaknorth, Javier Carranza – Global Head of Wealth of Grupo Santander, Shamsir Vayalil – Founder and Non-Executive Chairman & CEO of Burjeel Holdings, and Andrew Sullivan – EVP & Head of International Businesses of Prudential.

Additionally, ADFW is currently registering interests and will be open for registration in the coming weeks.

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