James Anderson

James Anderson serves as an Oversight Board Member at ENBD REIT (Emirates NBD Real Estate Investment Trust). He has a robust background in finance and real estate, with significant experience in capital markets and corporate finance.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Anderson is a key figure in overseeing the operations and strategic direction of ENBD REIT, which focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of Shari'a compliant real estate primarily within the UAE.2
• Previous Experience: He was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Emirates REIT Management (Private) Limited from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he played a pivotal part in raising over USD 200 million during the REIT's listing on Nasdaq Dubai and facilitated multiple financing transactions exceeding USD 300 million for acquisitions.3
• Qualifications: Anderson is a UK qualified Chartered Accountant with over 19 years of experience in advising companies on initial public offerings and capital markets transactions. He trained with KPMG and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.13

Education

• Degree: He holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry from Liverpool University, along with qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ACA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (FCISI).3

Anderson's extensive expertise in financial management and strategic oversight positions him as an influential member of the ENBD REIT board, contributing to its growth and governance in the competitive UAE real estate market.