
Tarun Shivakumar
Investment Portfolio Manager — Head of Middle East & UK regions
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Summary
A legal-to-investment career trajectory: Tarun completed multiple legal internships and a legal advisory role before moving into investment roles at a family office, indicating a foundation in legal research and advisory transitioned into investment analysis and portfolio work. rocketreach+1
Multidisciplinary academic background: He holds an LLM in International Business Law and dual undergraduate degrees in law and business, combining legal training with business education relevant to corporate finance and investment work. rocketreach
Progressive roles within a family office: At UCEA he moved through analyst and associate positions into investment manager and regional head responsibilities, reflecting growing responsibility for deal analysis and portfolio management across UCEA's investment areas. theorg+1
Focus on diversified private investments: UCEA's investment remit includes real estate, venture capital, private equity and sector-specific investments (energy, healthcare, sports, tech), aligning with Tarun's investment team roles and responsibilities. theorg+1