Abdulwahhab Abed Appointed as CEO of SEDCO Capital

Abdulwahhab Abed, CEO of SEDCO Capital

SEDCO Capital, a global Shariah-compliant and ESG-led asset management and advisory firm, announced today the appointment of Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed as Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows a successful tenure as Acting CEO, during which he demonstrated strong leadership and a proven ability to deliver exceptional results.

Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed brings over 18 years of professional experience, having held multiple leadership positions, including board memberships in several companies. Within SEDCO Capital, he has taken on various key roles, most recently serving as Chief Business Development Officer. He holds an MBA in Finance from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University in the United States, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting.

SEDCO Capital praised Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed’s efforts during his tenure as Acting CEO, highlighting his strong leadership in navigating the company through a challenging period and reinforcing its position as a leading asset management firm. In its statement, the company noted: “Through his leadership, Mr. Abdulwahhab oversees the execution of investment strategies designed to create sustainable value for clients while maintaining full commitment to Shariah principles and responsible ethical investing.”

The company also highlighted the significant growth SEDCO Capital achieved under his leadership across various sectors. The number of newly launched investment funds surged by 350%, assets under management grew by 50%, and net profit increased by 72%. Additionally, the company introduced 24 new investment funds and products, including 15 real estate investment funds. During this period, SEDCO Capital also launched its ambitious three-year strategy and was recognized as a “Best Workplace” for the period from October 2024 to October 2025. SEDCO Capital concluded its statement by expressing its strong confidence in Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed’s ability to drive continued success and wished him all the best in his new role as CEO.