08 May 2016

New appointments part of AMCLs long-term strategy to heighten industry expertise

Dubai-based investment firm, Al Masah Capital Limited (AMCL), announced today the promotion of several of its senior staff, setting the stage for the firms growth strategy for the region through its management team realignment.

According to Shailesh Dash, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AMCL, the appointments are the centerpiece of a restructuring exercise designed to address growing consumer demands in the investments management sector of the region.

I am pleased to announce key internal appointments that are set to boost and drive AMCLs business expansion plans as well as position us not only as the preferred investment managers but as the employer of choice, said Mr. Dash.

Saikat Kumar who was previously the executive director distribution, has been appointed as the new Senior Executive Officer, Al Masah Capital Management Ltd, DIFC. Saikat has over 19 years of experience in investment products and wealth management. He is a graduate of the University of Calcutta and a member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and a certified management accountant (USA).

Don Lim has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Al Masah Capital Asia Limited. He was previously the executive director private equity. Don has over 14 years of experience spanning research and development in investments, venture capital and private equity. He holds a bachelors degree in Engineering from Imperial College London and a master of science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and holds the ACCA qualification.

Charudutta Joshi has been promoted as the new co-head of Distribution. Prior to his new appointment, Charudutta was the senior director distributions. He has over 15 years of experience in wealth management and business development. He holds a bachelors degree in commerce and a post-graduate certificate in management.

The company has also recently made appointments involving several senior bankers and investment professionals, which will be shortly announced.

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About Al Masah Capital
Al Masah Capital is one of the fastest growing alternative asset management and advisory firms focused on the MENA and SEA regions. Established in 2010 Al Masah Capital provides tailored solutions to a broad investor base, offering private equity advisory (across Healthcare, Education, Food & Beverages, Logistics and other consumer driven sectors), asset management, corporate and real estate advisory as well as public market research services.

With operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore, Al Masah advises qualifying investors on growth opportunities in 13 focus markets in MENA and South East Asia.

Press Release 2016