Craig Roberts

SEO Dubai, Capricorn Fund Managers

Craig is the Senior Executive Officer for Capricorn Fund Managers Dubai, establishing the first independent regulatory fund hosting platform in the DIFC. He has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry globally, having held senior management positions in investment management firms, investment banking and fund administration firms in the UAE, UK and Bermuda.He is keenly involved in the development of practices and the landscape of the financial services sector and his expertise and advice is often sought by major stakeholders in the sector.Prior to this, Craig was Regional Managing Director-MENA with the Apex Group. During this time, he oversaw the establishment of additional service centres and new product capabilities in the MENA region. Prior to joining Apex, Craig was Senior Executive Officer with a multi-family office and responsible for developing the firm to manage fund structures based in a variety of jurisdictions and covering a full range of investment strategies and structures.

Craig holds several other directorship roles in financial services companies and investment funds. He is a Founderand Board Member of the Middle East Investment Management Association.He is also a member of CharteredAccountants of Australia and New Zealand and the Singapore Fund Directors Association.