Takaud appoints new chief investment officer
MANAMA, August 31, 2015
Takaud, a specialist provider of savings, investment and pension solutions for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, has appointed Johannes Van Der Dong, a renowned industry expert, as its chief investment officer.
With 15 years of experience in portfolio management, fund selection and investment research, Van Der Dong will lead the firm’s investment management function, focusing on the provision of a wide, top-rated range of funds, investment strategies and innovative investment solutions for the company’s growing savings, wealth management and pension clients, said a statement.
He has gained considerable knowledge of alternative as well as traditional investments from working in Europe and the Middle East, it said.
Luc Metivier, chief executive officer, said: “Johannes’s appointment is another step towards the Takaud business becoming the leading savings and investment house in the Mena region.
“Appointing top-notch and experienced talents to our team also affirms our commitment to providing a first class service to our clients, especially from the wealth management segment that often requires unique and tailored investment solutions.”
“Johannes’s industry experience is exceptional, and we are thrilled he has joined the firm as Chief Investment Officer at such an important time for us as we see a great momentum in our individual savings line, wealth management which was launched recently, and several business partnerships in the region," he added. - TradeArabia News Service