Fasanara Capital (“Fasanara”), a $4.5bn technology-driven global asset manager, has announced that Fawad Tariq-Khan has joined the firm as Managing Director, Middle East. He will be based in Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Tariq-Khan is a former Group CEO of Shuaa Capital, which manages over $14bn, where he served successfully for 10 years investing in credit, venture and private equity. During that time, Shuaa Capital grew into one of the leading alternative investment managers in the Gulf region.
Francesco Filia, CEO and Founder of Fasanara Capital, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Fawad – a great champion of the Middle East – to Fasanara to help drive our expansion there. He will lead the rollout of our future-proof suite of technology-enabled asset-backed finance strategies, drawing on our digital asset and quant capabilities throughout the region.”
Mr. Tariq-Khan said: “I’m excited to join Fasanara and work with Francesco and the leadership team to bring the firm’s unique capabilities in private lending to businesses in the Middle East. The scale of Fasanara’s quantitative resources and technology platform is central to driving our success across the region.”
Mr. Tariq-Khan started his career in London with Deloitte in its advisory business before relocating to Dubai, where he helped establish its Middle East debt advisory practice. He holds an MSc in Business Studies from UCD Smurfit Business School and a BSc in Computer Science from University College Cork. He also served with the Irish Reserve Defence Forces in the military police.
Fasanara Capital is recognised for its innovative approach across Asset-Based Finance (ABF), Digital Assets, and Quantitative Strategies, underpinned by a strong track record in its flagship fintech-originated asset-based private credit strategies. Both appointments reflect the firm’s continued commitment to expanding its global institutional footprint.
