Chimera Investment LLC
Who we are
Established in 2007, Chimera Investment LLC is an Abu
Dhabi-based private investment firm with a diversified
portfolio of financial services assets covering asset
management, wealth management technology and non-banking
financial institutions, among other.
Chimera is
built on a long-term value creation strategy and backed by
proprietary capital, giving it the flexibility to pursue
strategic investments that align with its mission and
values. Chimera is a specialist investor capable of managing
complicated business models and executing sophisticated
growth plans.
We are focused on
fundamentals-driven equity plays in regional and
international growth markets. The diversified nature of our
operating platforms provides downside protection while also
allowing for strong cross-portfolio and cross-group
synergies within our broader ecosystem.
Leadership
Chimera Investment is led by a team of highly resourceful and
talented directors who bring market depth and decades of
investment experience to the table.
Their
collective expertise covers financial services, asset
management, private equity, manufacturing, real estate, and
healthcare. Each brings a proven ability to navigate complex
acquisitions, shape sophisticated growth strategies, and
deliver operational excellence. Together, they provide the
vision and leadership that position Chimera to identify and
seize high-value opportunities in an increasingly competitive
investment landscape.
Board Members
Chairman
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO, Managing Director, and Board Member of International Holding Company (IHC) since 2019, brings over 20 years of leadership across manufacturing, construction, financial services, and investments. Under his stewardship, IHC has advanced innovation, strengthened operational synergies, and expanded its footprint across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, becoming a top performer on the Abu Dhabi Bourse. He also serves as Chairman of Multiply Group and Chimera Investment, and sits on the Boards of Alpha Dhabi Holding, Invictus Investment PLC, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Director
Sofia Lasky joined IHC in April 2020, bringing over 16 years of experience at Royal Group across asset management, M&A, private equity, portfolio management, alternative investments, valuation, financing, and corporate structuring. She has led acquisitions in sectors including real estate, contracting, food processing, healthcare, and capital investments, driving significant growth within Royal Group. She holds a Bachelor’s in Management Information Technology from the UK and serves on the Boards of Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) and previously Macquarie Capital Middle East LLC.
Director
Dr. Mhd Somar Ajalyaqin was appointed Vice Chairman of IHC in April 2020, bringing to the company exemplary business experience in a multitude of advisory roles in the UAE. He is also Chairman of Ghitha Holding PJSC, an IHC subsidiary. Dr. Ajalyaqin’s solid corporate knowledge and expertise focuses on merger and acquisition strategies and the tactical growth of companies, integral to the successful overall performance of IHC. He holds a degree in DAA from Syria, and during his tenure at IHC, he has been instrumental at board level in all matters relating to business acquisitions and dynamic investment opportunities.
