Arvind Ramamurthy

Arvind Ramamurthy is the Chief of Market Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE’s leading international financial center. Under his leadership, ADGM has emerged as one of the most coveted financial districts, his role is primarily responsible to drive ecosystem development, new business growth, customer journey and strategic client growth initiatives for ADGM. Arvind further exercises a key role in the implementation of ADGM’s cluster strategy and in the development of its vibrant ecosystem that can attract and enable new players to set up business in ADGM.

Additionally, Arvind is a member of the investment committee at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), an entity set up to focus on attracting investments and fostering economic growth in Abu Dhabi through innovation and business development within focus sectors. Arvind is also a Board member and independent Audit committee member for several Abu Dhabi and global entities. During his 20+ years of experience in strategic corporate finance across emerging markets, Arvind expert contributions included the execution of multiple projects such as complex transformations, restructuring activities, M&As and principal investments.

Prior to joining ADGM, he held senior positions in leading entities including ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi General Secretariat of the Executive Council, Gulf Investments and Deloitte.