Issue 1 2021

CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 1 2021 11 Innovative Investment Services fromSterling Chairman every ounce of his experience, expertise, and understanding, Mr Al-Suwaidi delivers exceptional service to every client that he works with, or whom Investment House partners with. Al-Suwaidi’s key competencies span the various sectors of finance, investment, people management and development. His background is well-supported by high-level qualifications, training, and skills gained and developed throughout a career that has been built over the course of more than four decades. Having gained no small amount of hands-on experience in providing wise leadership to companies under his care, Mr Al-Suwaidi is undoubtedly one of the best-placed individuals to lead Investment House to new success. Positioning Investment House in the local market may not have been in the beginning of the firm’s existence, given that it was then the only investment firm licenced by the Qatar Central Bank that is not part of a banking group in Qatar. The firm’s competitors rely on their banking customer base, network, and contacts, whereas Investment House required a lot of time and energy to gain the trust and confidence of customers and investors. The assets under management at Investment House have grown circa four times in less than one year, and the customer and investors base has also grown by two times in the same period. Though there have been challenges, the firm’s expertise and experience, as well as Mr Al-Suwaidi’s leadership, have seen it become a leader within the industry. Looking to the future, the firm is planning to offer a large panel of thematic funds, both locally and regionally. Global and local REIT funds are expected to be offered in the market in the second half of 2021, and the company also has access to off-market real estate opportunities in Qatar and in some European countries. Investment House is intending to launch in second quarter of 2021 its first dedicated real estate fund in co-management with one of the leading real estate funds and asset managers in Europe. It is an exciting time for the firm and for Mr Al-Suwaidi as he oversees this new period of growth and success. Both the firm and its Chairman are outstanding, and the success that has been achieved is fully deserved. Company: Investment House Website: https://www.invhouse.com/en