ABANA is incredibly honored to announce this year’s Achievement Award Recipient, Dina Powell McCormick, Vice Chairman & President of Global Client Services of BDT & MSD Partners.

This Award recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding leadership in the finance industry and demonstrate a proven commitment to enhancing professional cooperation between the U.S. and the MENA Region.

We are also deeply privileged to welcome His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Investment Company, who will deliver remarks and present the award.

The evening will be co-chaired by an esteemed group of industry leaders: Larry Fink (BlackRock), Jane Fraser (Citi), Nir Bar Dea (Bridgewater Associates), Harvey Schwartz (Carlyle Group), Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton), Byron Trott (BDT & MSD Partners), Gregg Lemkau (BDT & MSD Partners), Gary Cohn (Apollo Global / IBM), and Chuck Davis (Stone Point Capital).

The Achievement Award Dinner is the premier U.S. event for finance professionals with an interest in the MENA Region. Please see program details below!

PROGRAM
Thursday, October 9, 2025
New York City

• 5:15 pm – Partner Reception*
• 6:00 pm – General Reception
• 7:00 pm – Welcome Address and Dinner
• 7:45 pm – Fireside Chat and Award Presentation
• 9:00 pm – Program Concludes

*For Diamond sponsors only
**Business Formal Attire Required

TICKET PRICING
Non-member rate: $2,000
Member* rate: $1,000
* Sustaining members receive 1 complimentary ticket. Must register with valid CC info (will be charged $1 for verification) – see rules below for cancellation/no-show fees.
** Sustaining members also receive 1 guest ticket for $1,000. Members must attend with a guest
***ABANA-member Students and Young Professionals (under 35) receive a 50% discount on all ticket pricing. Limited availability and verification required – PLEASE USE CHECKOUT CODES  ST2025 OR YP2025 ACCORDINGLY.

RULES
– Membership status for ticket pricing is based on status before August 1, 2025.
– Last date for sponsorship pledges and ticket purchases is September 19, 2025.
– Last date to cancel for free is September 26, 2025. After this date, paid guest tickets are non-refundable, and sustaining members will be charged a $300 cancellation fee. Sustaining members will be charged a $500 no-show fee (without cancellation notice).
– Business Formal Attire Required.

**For any inquiries, please contact events@abana.co!

TABLE SPONSORSHIP

* Interested in sponsoring our gala? Please fill out the Sponsorship Expression of Interest form.

Registration