Diversity, Equity and Inclusion NEW

Leadership Commitment

“Since day one, diversity and inclusion have been at the core of Investcorp’s business, with our founding leadership comprising professionals from around the world. We continue to build on this global legacy today as our firm brings together individuals from 50 different nationalities. Given our global roots and community, maintaining and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key priority. We continue to champion diversity at our firm and across our portfolios, drawing on each and every person’s unique background and experiences for the social good of our constituencies.”

Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman

Leadership Commitment

“Diversity and inclusion are core elements for Investcorp to ensure our world-class talent and unique culture continue to be key competitive advantages. We recognize the importance of having diverse perspectives represented across our Firm and maintaining an inclusive work environment that empowers our people to deliver the best solutions for our clients. To us, diversity & inclusion is a journey and we are focused on strengthening our practices across all levels of our organization.”

Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman

Investcorp commitments

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey at Investcorp is embedded in all aspects of our business. From attracting and retaining talent, to how we engage in our communities, to how we conduct ourselves and serve our clients. We want to create a space where every individual and company we interact with can thrive and feel heard.

Jordana Semaan, Head of HR Gulf and Asia, Global Head of DEI

Investcorp commitments

Jordana Semaan , Head of HR Gulf and Asia, Global Head of DEI

Diversity

A vast representation of different backgrounds, experiences and opinions that come together to build a cross-border community.

Equity

Promoting equitable opportunities for everyone based on merit to aid in their growth and success wherever they are.

Inclusion

Creating a space where everyone is heard and respected and can bring their whole selves to work. To foster belongingness within our organization.

People

Our primary goal is not only to attract individuals of different backgrounds & experiences, but also to provide them an opportunity to feel safe, grow and feel a sense of belonging within Investcorp. A values-grounded and diverse set of talent helps us become better leaders for tomorrow. Through an open, inclusive, and diverse culture, we are able to bridge gaps through mutual understanding, transparency, and dialogue.

Policy

We are creating and evolving industry-competitive policies that support our employees’ well-being with healthcare, wellness, and flexibility. More comprehensive and clearer policy makes us more accountable to our goals over the long-term and creates a healthier culture.

Practice

Employees undergo all types of training – teamwork, leadership, communication, networking, and DEI inclusion - on an annual basis. Workshops are held internally to strengthen awareness and inform better DEI tactics. Expanding an employee’s skillsets will aid their career growth.

Key Statistics*

*As of January 2022

Diverse Global Representation

~460

Employees

Nationalities

Global Gender

33%

Women

67%

Men

“Embracing diversity means taking the time to understand differences among people and appreciating what makes them unique. A diverse culture enables individuals to be themselves and supports the growth of unique qualities. In return, diverse cultures achieve greater creativity, more flexible problem solving, increased collaboration, and a stronger, more unified team.”

Heather Mutterperl
Real Estate

“Diversity is the appreciation of differences between individuals and how their perspectives, attributes and characteristics can help organizations achieve their goals.”

Yong Ching Tang
Investor Relationship Management

“Diversity and inclusion broaden an organisation’s talent pool and breed innovation through a wider collection of experiences which, when fused together, provide a fertile environment for diverse cognitive thinking. In my view, this is what drives success”

Fortune Chigwende
Internal Audit

“Diversity, whether it is background, experience, skill set or perspective, is paramount to the success of business organizations in today’s world. We have to warmly embrace it.”

Owen Li
Private Equity Europe

“I think 'Diversity & Inclusion' empowers more collaboration, better decision making, and higher performance. It is the right choice and the smart choice for Investcorp.”

Kevin Zhu
Technology

“Diversity is the truest form of equality. It creates an environment where different thought-processes come together in the most seamless manner and the learning and growth is more than expected.”

Anjana Sinha
Legal & Compliance

“Each of us brings a unique perspective and expertise, but everyone sees the whole world as a marketplace.”

Andrea Davis
Private Equity, Europe

IWill

Established in 2021, IWill is Investcorp’s female focused affinity group which brings together women to collaborate, innovate and exchange ideas and experiences across our global offices. We host monthly meetings in each office and quarterly on a global scale. IWill seeks to provide career development opportunities, mentorship, guest speakers and more.

Memberships & Affiliations

As part of our DEI journey, we value partnering with organizations that not only focus on Diversity, but also on a shared view of equality, inclusion and belonging. Our partners are an extension of our pillars and with them we collectively continue to make a positive impact in this space.