Stanhope Capital has appointed Shafik Gabr, chairman and managing director of ARTOC Group for Investment and Development to its Advisory Board.

He will join the firm in July and sit alongside other industry and finance experts including Lord Browne of Madingley, the former BP Chief Executive and Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive of WPP.

Joining Stanhope Capital’s Advisory Board is the latest step in Gabr’s long and illustrious career in multi-disciplined investment and business leadership.

In addition to his role at ARTOC Group, Gabr is the Chairman and a founding member of Egypt’s International Economic Forum, a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum and also serves on Yale University President’s Council on International Activities.

He also serves on the Advisory Board of Zurich Financial Services, one of the world’s leading insurance companies.

He is a Global Leadership Council Member at the Brookings Institution, a member of the Jackson Institute Council and is an advisor to MIT’s Center for International Studies and The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

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Gabr holds a BA in Economics and Management from the American University in Cairo and an MA in Economics from the University of London.

Stanhope Capital, with offices in London and Geneva, provides investment management and advisory services to private clients, charities and endowments.

As one of the one of the largest private investment offices in Europe, Stanhope Capital oversees approximately US$9 billion of investment assets on behalf of wealthy entrepreneurs, families, charities and other institutions around the world.

Daniel Pinto, co-founder and chief executive of Stanhope Capital, said: "We are delighted to welcome someone of Shafik Gabr’s calibre to Stanhope Capital. His track record in delivering meaningful strategic advice and investment outcomes speaks for itself. His wealth of experience in business, economics and investment will bring a unique perspective to our business as we continue to expand our international reach."

Shafik Gabr said: "I am very happy to accept the prestigious invitation to join Stanhope Capital’s Advisory Board. It is an honour to be associated with such an esteemed company and to assist with its future growth."