Ali Zaidi joins DoubleLine as Head of International Client Business
22 SEPT, 2025
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Ali Zaidi, who previously oversaw client business for the Middle East and North Africa at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has taken on a new role at DoubleLine Capital as head of international client business.
In his new position, Mr. Zaidi leads DoubleLine’s international client team, focusing on developing relationships and supporting clients outside the United States. His team works with investors to align their return objectives and risk strategies with active investment approaches suited to today’s shifting global environment. He is based in DoubleLine’s Dubai office and reports directly to the firm’s president, Ron Redell.
Guided by CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, and with the strength of our long-standing investment team and client-first approach, DoubleLine has built a reputation as a top-tier active asset manager, We’re thrilled to welcome Ali, whose wealth of experience will strengthen our efforts to deliver value to clients worldwide.
Ron Redell, the President of DoubleLine
As an independent, employee-owned company, DoubleLine’s alignment of interests and values truly resonates with clients. I’m excited to join the team and to bring our thought leadership and fixed income expertise to investors across the globe.
Ali Zaidi, Head of International Client Business
Mr. Zaidi spent nearly 15 years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, from late 2010 until mid-September 2025, most recently as managing director and head of client business for MENA and new markets. Based in Dubai, he led a team of client-coverage professionals across London, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha.
Earlier in his career, he gained experience in structuring and sales of credit and structured products, including Sharia-compliant offerings, as well as in financial control of equities and derivatives and in auditing within financial services. His professional journey has taken him to London, Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai.
Mr. Zaidi is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
