Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, was pleased to host the delegation from INSEAD Business School, led by Professor Ilian Mihov, DEAN of INSEAD, in a recent visit at ADGM Authorities Building on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone.

Dean Ilian Mihov, Prof. Peter Zemsky Deputy Dean, Prof. Miguel Lobo, Director of Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi met with H.E Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADGM, and the ADGM team comprising Dhaher Bin Dhaher, CEO of the Registration Authority, Khalid Al Suwaidi, Chief Operating Officer and Hamad Al Mazrouei, Director of Human Resources, to foster greater understanding between both organisations and open up collaborative opportunities.

ADGM believes that successful companies continuously advocate, cultivate and retain their staff and future leaders to achieve the best results for their businesses, as well as, to persevere through the different business cycles and conditions. To be an enduring and successful IFC, ADGM is committed to provide an environment that supports thought leadership, inspires innovation and nurtures entrepreneurship within ADGM organisation and among its registered entities. To ADGM, the development of human capital is the critical determinant of long-term sustainability and one of the means to accelerate innovation.

As part of the discussion at the meeting, ADGM invited INSEAD and its MBA graduates to work on research projects covering financial services and the developments of an international financial centre. INSEAD is pleased to explore this initiative and further strengthen its relationship with ADGM through working on mutually beneficial initiatives that enhance each other’s forte. As one of the world’s leading academic institutions, INSEAD understands and is supportive of ADGM’s mandate and Abu Dhabi’s ambition as a global financial & business hub.

ADGM and INSEAD look forward to building their partnership and open up joint efforts and collaborations that contribute to the growth of Abu Dhabi as an international hub for talents, commerce and innovation.