Mansoor Al Mahmoud

Mansoor Al Mahmoud leads the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), one of the world's most prominent sovereign wealth funds with approximately $475 billion in assets. QIA is known for high-profile equity stakes in iconic companies and assets, including investments in Barclays, Volkswagen, Glencore, and real estate including the US Empire State Building. Qatar has used QIA as a strategic investor to build relationships and develop diversification away from hydrocarbon wealth. QIA's investment decisions in European and global markets are closely watched by investors and governments. Under his leadership, QIA has expanded its focus beyond prestige asset acquisitions toward more systematic portfolio construction across private equity, infrastructure, and technology — seeking to build a globally diversified institutional-quality portfolio that can generate returns through multiple market environments and economic cycles.