Managing Partner

George Traub

Responsible for delivering on Lumina’s global expansion and overall client delivery

George is a senior banker, finance professional and entrepreneur who has enjoyed a global career as a Managing Director, a CEO and a Partner at multinational investment banks, global advisory firms and regional financial institutions.

His Middle East experience includes roles as a Managing Director of Investment Banking at Macquarie Bank with coverage of the MENA region, Head of Corporate Finance Advisory for KPMG in the UAE and as a Partner with one of the largest Private Equity firms in the MENA region managing c.$2.5bn of equity.

George has worked with both government and private sector companies in the MENA region across a wide range of sectors including Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Logistics and Real Estate.

George graduated as an M.Eng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey, qualified as a Chartered Accountant and holds a certificate in Corporate Finance from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, London.

Location

Dubai, London

Specialisms

  • Healthcare

  • Business services

  • Infrastructure

  • Real estate

  • F&B

  • Retail

Previously

  • Managing Director of M.E. Investment Banking at Macquarie Bank.

  • Head of CF for KPMG in the UAE and Partner with one of the largest regional PE firms.