Markus is the Senior Executive Officer of Centricus Limited in Abu Dhabi (ADGM) and has over 15 years’ experience across finance and capital markets.

Previously, Markus helped build several key institutions in Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Abu Dhabi IPO Fund where he built, led, and served on the Executive Committee of investment verticals overseeing over $2bn in capital.

Prior to serving the Government of Abu Dhabi, Markus headed the Capital Markets Advisory business for an Abu Dhabi based and owned financial institution following senior roles in merchant and investment banks in London and Zurich. He started his career in Credit Suisse’s Investment Banking Division focusing on M&A and ECM.

He holds Master’s degrees in Finance and International Management from the London School of Economics & Political Science, the University of St. Gallen and the Stockholm School of Economics.