Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Wasoom, an investment holding company recently acquired by Blue Five Capital, is proud to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors.

The new board brings together a number of global leaders from the global financial, private equity, and industry sectors to guide and drive Wasoom's growth and impact across the UAE and beyond. These new appointments also reflect Wasoom's approach to building market-leading companies that drive the UAE's economic diversification efforts, generate sustainable returns, and enable long-term value creation.

In this context, Hazem Bin Gacem, Chairman of Wasoom, said: “This board comprises an exceptional and distinguished mix of individuals with deep thought, global presence, and operational capabilities. By combining our efforts, we will be well-positioned to enhance Wasoom’s leadership as the region’s most flexible and impactful investment platform, prioritizing performance, innovation, and goal achievement.”

The new board of directors includes:

Hazem Ben Gacem, Founder and CEO of Blue Five Capital

Mona Sareh, Head of Private Equity for the GCC at Blue Five Capital

Emily Morse, Head of Private Equity Europe at Blue Five Capital

Cristiano Silai, Non-Executive Director

Nikolai Riesenkampf, Non-Executive Director

The acquisition of Wasoom adds a group of companies to Blue Five Capital's portfolio across a variety of vital sectors, such as agriculture, technology, hospitality, aviation, and infrastructure. Blue Five Capital plans to leverage its operational expertise and global network to accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and expand collaboration across its newly acquired companies.

About Wasoom Holding Company:

Wasoom is a next-generation investment holding company based in Abu Dhabi, specifically created to support the economic drivers of the United Arab Emirates.

About Blue Five Capital:

Blue Five Capital is a global investment platform with $2.6 billion in assets under management that seeks to capture opportunities in high-growth economies to transform traditional financial models and foster sustainable growth. Registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market ( ADGM ) and with offices in London, Manama, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, Blue Five Capital offers strategic access to sectors that will shape the next generation of economic prosperity by supporting mergers and acquisitions across the financial services sector, specifically insurance, private wealth, and public markets.

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