Head of Wealth & Asset Management, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
In his capacity as Head of Wealth and Asset Management, Jonathan Beardall is responsible for the growth and ongoing relationship management of the Centre’s Asset Managers, Fund Managers, Hedge Funds, Private Banks, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. This includes identifying new markets and partnership opportunities aligned with the DIFCs strategic goals.
Mr. Beardall has over 18 years of extensive global experience with financial services and investment firms across the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Middle East and North Africa regions.
Before joining the DIFC Authority, Mr. Beardall held leadership roles in Berkeley Group, HSBC, and Private Wealth Network. Mr. Beardall has also held several advisory board positions.
Mr. Beardall holds an MSc in Computing Science and a BSc (Hons) In Modern Physics from The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute.