The new London office will initially serve as the epicenter for Kamco Invest's alternative investments, particularly its real estate investment operations. This move is not only a testament to Kamco Invest's steady growth but also to the resilience of the global real estate market and the broad opportunities that it provides across various strategies and risk-return profiles.
Kamco Invest has appointed real estate industry expert, Hassan Farran, to lead the London office as Chief Executive Officer. Hassan joins the Company from Cushman & Wakefield where, for the past four years, he led the EMEA’s capital market team’s cross-border investment activity with Middle Eastern investors. As an International Partner, he led the advisory teams on transactions with and on behalf of Middle Eastern clients. Prior to this role, Hassan worked over eight years at Savills as the Head of Middle East cross border investment. Hassan brings a wealth of management experience and carefully cultivated relationships to Kamco Invest, which will be instrumental in the development of the London office to a vital component of the group’s network of offices.
Faisal Mansour Sarkhou, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, commented, "We are excited to announce the opening of Kamco Invest – London and the appointment of Hassan Farran. This step is aligned with our strategic vision to extend our global footprint and to provide unparalleled investment opportunities to our clients."
Sarkhou added, “The United Kingdom holds a unique and esteemed position as a global financial hub. Its mature regulatory framework and access to a diverse pool of international investors make it an ideal location for Kamco Invest's expansion beyond the MENA region. By establishing our presence in London, we are strategically positioning ourselves to leverage the UK's deep financial ecosystem and provide our clients with diversified investment products and services.”
Mohammad Al-Othman, Executive Director of Alternative Investments, said, “Expanding into the UK is a strategic move that aligns with our mission to continue building and developing on our objective for delivering exceptional value to our clients. This expansion will allow us to harness new opportunities and strategies and provide investors with access to a diverse range of real estate investments, further enhancing the strength and global reach of our portfolio. Over the span of 8 years, we have built an exceptional track record in international real estate. With the new London office, coupled with Hassan's extensive experience, I am confident that we will elevate our real estate offerings to unprecedented levels.”
Kamco Invest has established itself as a trusted partner for investors seeking lucrative opportunities in the international real estate market. It has an impressive portfolio of 21 international commercial properties, covering more than 4 million square feet in the US, UK and Europe and valued at USD1.8bn, It is worth noting that Kamco Invest currently operates in Saudi Arabia, the UAE (Dubai International Financial Center), and has a representative office in Turkey. The addition of Kamco Invest – London to the company’s network reaffirms its commitment to expand in key financial and business hubs to provide added value and comprehensive turnkey services to its clients and investors.