Citigate Dewe Rogerson Limited
Establishes Middle East Headquarters in Qatar
Citigate Dewe Rogerson (‘CDR’), one of the world's leading international financial communications consultancies, announces the recent establishment of its office in Doha, Qatar.
The opening, as a firm licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre (‘QFC’), marks CDR's entrance as the only fully integrated and globally networked financial public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) practice in Qatar, its new Middle East headquarters.
The Doha office allows both international and Qatar based businesses to achieve best practice financial communications expertise across the board, whether communicating with current and potential shareholders, governments, customers, employees or suppliers. First class PR and IR consultancy and capabilities are becoming an essential requirement in supporting and promoting Qatari businesses as they expand both locally and globally.
Acting as its Middle East headquarters, Doha is the most recent office to have been established by Citigate Dewe Rogerson, which already has a presence in Dubai and Riyadh.
Patrick Donovan, Managing Director of Citigate Dewe Rogerson, said: “Qatar is right at the forefront of our Middle East business strategy. We are delighted to show our strengthened commitment to the region by establishing our own licensed office in what is one of the most dynamic and ambitious markets in the global economy."
Based in London, Citigate Dewe Rogerson is one of the world’s largest financial communications consultancies and the recognised global leader in international share offer communications. With a 25 year track record of success, CDR has helped raise over US $500 billion in 250 major offerings for issuers, private equity sponsors and governments. CDR is also an award-winner in the areas of investor relations and corporate communications, being able to support companies in all their critical business decisions.
Stuart Pearce, CEO and Director General of the QFC Authority, stated: “The decision by Citigate Dewe Rogerson to open an office in Qatar reflects the rapid development of the country’s financial sector and the increasing demand for world class financial communications. Citigate Dewe Rogerson have worked with Qatari institutions in the past and we commend this move to have an on the ground presence, as it will allow them to grow and develop their relationships in this dynamic economy.”
Seb Hoyle, Head of Citigate Dewe Rogerson’s Qatar office, added: "As a company we have been active in the Gulf for over 20 years and the opening of our Middle East headquarters in Qatar represents a significant opportunity for us. We look forward to assisting in the continued growth of Qatar’s economy, which includes helping to strengthen and promote Qatar’s growing reputation within the international financial markets."
