THE MIDDLE EAST’S
12. Abdulwahhab Abed
Designation: CEO
Company: SEDCO Capital
Nationality: Saudi
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Abed served as the acting CEO of SEDCO Capital in 2024, before being appointed CEO in February 2025. The company’s assets under management reached $13.5 billion in 2025, up 37% from 2024, while the firm's client base doubled. During the year, SEDCO Capital also expanded its offerings by launching 42 investment funds across its platforms in Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg. Abed’s previous roles in the company include chief business development officer, chief investment officer, and head of corporate finance.