HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets investment specialist, has appointed Bobin Thomas as Principal, Institutional and Family Office Coverage, and Anis Tazi as Private Wealth Lead for the Middle East. 

Both will be based in Abu Dhabi, further strengthening HarbourVest's regional presence and reinforcing its commitment to serving investors across the Gulf.

The appointments mark another milestone in HarbourVest's continued growth in the Middle East following the establishment of its Abu Dhabi office and the appointment of Reda Zebdi as Head of Middle East in 2025. The firm has worked with investors across the region for more than four decades and continues to deepen its local presence to meet growing demand for private markets solutions from institutional investors, family offices, private banks, and wealth management partners.

Institutional investors

Thomas will work with institutional investors and family offices across the Gulf region. He joins HarbourVest with more than a decade of experience serving regional investors, most recently at BlackRock, where he held senior client-facing roles focused on institutional clients across the Middle East. Prior to BlackRock, he held positions at Greenstone Equity Partners and Samena Capital, working closely with institutional investors and family offices throughout the GCC.

Tazi joins HarbourVest to lead the firm's private wealth efforts in the Middle East. He brings extensive experience working with wealth managers, private banks, multi-family offices, and high-net-worth investors. Most recently, he was responsible for delivering public and private markets solutions to investors across the GCC at Candriam. Prior to this, he held roles at M&G Investments, JP Morgan Asset Management, and HSBC.

"The Middle East continues to be one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions for HarbourVest," said Reda Zebdi, Head of Middle East at HarbourVest Partners. "We are seeing growing demand from institutional investors, family offices, and private wealth clients seeking access to high-quality private markets opportunities. Bobin and Anis bring deep regional relationships, extensive market knowledge, and a strong track record of serving investors across the Gulf. Their appointments further strengthen our ability to deliver local expertise, broaden our client coverage, and support the evolving needs of investors throughout the region."—TradeArabia News Service