Realterm has appointed Danae Daniilidis as Vice President, Capital Markets, EMEA. She will lead investor coverage across the Middle East. The move signals the firm’s growing focus on regional capital flows and institutional partnerships.
In her new role, Daniilidis will manage client relationships and drive capital raising across Realterm’s funds and ventures. She will work closely with institutional investors and also support the launch of new investment products. As a result, the firm expects stronger engagement with regional allocators.
Deep experience across global financial institutions
Daniilidis brings more than eight years of experience in capital raising and investor relations across the Middle East. Most recently, she served as Middle East Partner at iCapital in Dubai. There, she expanded regional operations and advised clients on private market opportunities.
Earlier, she worked at Citigroup in London as Vice President, Capital Introductions, Prime Services. During that time, she covered hedge fund strategies including equity long-short, macro, credit, and event-driven investments. In addition, she held a research and strategy role at BlackRock, where she focused on private markets.
UAE office underscores long-term regional commitment
Realterm has also confirmed plans to establish an office in the UAE. This expansion highlights its long-term commitment to the Middle East. Moreover, it reflects rising investor appetite for infrastructure and transportation-linked real assets.
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Lesburg, Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets at Realterm, said Daniilidis would enhance investor understanding of the firm’s strategies. He added that her appointment marks a key step in strengthening coverage across EMEA.
Focus on transportation real assets
Realterm invests in real assets tied to global transportation networks. Its portfolio spans logistics infrastructure across land, air, sea, and rail. Currently, the firm manages over 450 investments, with assets under management exceeding $14 billion.
