Neuberger Berman has hired Jahangir Aka as head of Middle East & North Africa (Mena), based in Dubai and reporting to Dik van Lomwel, head of Emea and Latin America.

“As we continue to deepen client relationships and gain new ones in the MENA region, it’s important to have experienced professionals with local expertise. Jahangir has a deep understanding of the needs and priorities of our local clients and we look forward to his insight and contribution,” said Dik van Lomwel.

Aka joins Neuberger Berman from SEI Investments, where he was most recently head of Middle East. He brings extensive experience of working with the region’s institutions including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, family offices and wealth management businesses. 

Before SEI, Jahangir spent eight years at Standard Chartered Bank in roles across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

“Neuberger Berman’s broad platform across all asset classes puts the firm in a strong position to help clients achieve their investment objectives. The private ownership structure encourages strong retention within senior management, providing consistency to clients over the medium and long term," said Aka.