The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has appointed John McCarthy as global head of infrastructure, effective immediately.
McCarthy will be responsible, in collaboration with senior management, for developing and implementing investment strategy for the infrastructure division and overseeing all day-to-day activities of the Infrastructure team. This includes managing ADIA’s existing portfolio of infrastructure investments, as well as working with team members to originate and execute on new transactions.
Based in Abu Dhabi, McCarthy will report to Majed Al Romaithi, executive director of the real estate and infrastructure department.
Al Romaithi says: "John has a strong reputation as one of the most experienced investment professionals in the infrastructure sector. His knowledge, proven leadership skills and deep relationships across the industry will play an important role in further developing ADIA’s strategy in the infrastructure space."
