Mehdi Iraqi joined Advent in 2026 and is a Managing Director. He is a member of Advent’s Limited Partner Services Group and leads Advent’s fundraising and investor relations activities in the Middle East.
Prior to joining Advent, Mehdi was a Managing Director at AMG where he served as Head of Investor Relations for the Middle East. He was previously a Managing Director at Carlyle with primary coverage of institutional investors in the Middle East. Mehdi also held a position of Partner at BlueCrest Capital Management. Immediately following graduation, Mehdi worked within the Global Capital Markets group at Morgan Stanley in London.
Mehdi received a post graduate degree in financial markets from Université Paris Dauphine. He also holds a Diplôme Grande École from ESCP Business School.
What would you say about your experience of working with the firm?
Working with the firm has been highly rewarding. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with talented, driven colleagues in a culture that values integrity, partnership, and long-term thinking.
The exposure to complex situations has allowed me to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the firm’s success.
How do you challenge yourself and others to continuously improve?
I challenge myself by setting ambitious but realistic goals, actively seeking feedback, and staying close to global trends and best practices across our industry. With others, I encourage open dialogue, constructive feedback, and a culture of continuous learning, creating an environment where people feel empowered to innovate and raise standards.
“I challenge myself by setting ambitious but realistic goals, actively seeking feedback, and staying close to global trends and best practices across our industry.”
Mehdi Iraqi
Managing Director, Advent
Describe a pivotal experience that has shaped your career
A pivotal experience in my career was engaging with investors during a major market downturn. It reinforced the importance of resilience, proactive communication, and transparency, and showed me how trust is built through consistency and honesty—especially in challenging periods.
If you weren’t in this profession, what would you be doing?
If I weren’t in this profession, I would likely be involved in sport, ideally as a football or tennis manager. Tennis has always been a personal passion of mine. I’m drawn to the discipline, strategy, and constant pursuit of improvement that high-level sport demands.
