Bahrain-based PineBridge Investments Middle East, a global multi-asset class investment manager, has appointed John Hopley as chief financial officer.

Hopley brings more than 20 years of corporate finance experience in the Middle East, North America, Latin America and Asia, particularly in the areas of private equity and banking, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.

He was recently head of corporate finance, treasury, insurance and investor relations at Aldar Properties in the UAE.

"John's extensive financial services experience, and in particular his strong track record in corporate finance, private equity and real estate will add significant value to the business as we embark on our next phase of growth in the region," PineBridge Investments Middle East chief executive Talal Alzain said.

PineBridge Investments, which manages a diverse range of funds globally, is investing in real estate and private equity in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region.

The company recently announced the first close of the PineBridge GCC Real Estate Fund I. - TradeArabia News Service