THE MIDDLE EAST’S

15. Samer Abu Aker

Designation: CEO
Company Name: SEDCO Capital
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Canadian

SEDCO Capital recorded assets under management of $6.3 billion in 2023, an annual growth of 10% compared to 2022. Abu Aker is also the chair of the company's investment and management committees, as well as chairman of SEDCO Capital Global Funds. In December 2023, the SEDCO Capital Inspire Boulevard Fund announced its closing with a targeted size of nearly $150 million and a total subscription of $66.7 million through the Aseel Crowd Investing Platform. In addition, the SEDCO Capital REIT Fund acquired the La Vie Atelier Complex in Jeddah in 2023.