BrazilGlobal expert network Third Bridge opens new office in Dubai
Third Bridge, one of the globe’s larger expert networks, has launched its first office in the Middle East, establishing a base in Dubai to serve its clients in the region.
Since its inception in 2007, Third Bridge (founded as Cognolink and rebranded as Third Bridge in 2015) has grown into one of the largest companies dedicated to providing research insights to financial institutions, investors and management consulting firms. Third Bridge provides its clients with access to primary research and insights through interviews, 1:1 expert calls, and in-person engagements.
The new Dubai office marks the firm’s 12th location worldwide and comes in response to growing demand, with Dubai enjoying growing prominence as a global financial and professional services center.
“We have ambitious global growth plans and this is an exciting next step in our strategy. We are seeing increasing investor interest in Dubai and our new office enables us to deliver an even better service for our clients in the region,” said Emmanuel Tahar, Co-founder and CEO of Third Bridge.
“A hub on the ground in Dubai will help us provide a seamless service to our existing and new clients and attract the exceptional people who are the foundation of our business.”
Across its twelve offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Tokyo, Munich, and Dubai, Third Bridge has a team of more than 1,300 professionals. In Dubai, the ambition is to grow a dedicated local team based out of its office in World Trade Center at Sheikh Zayed Road.
Heading the local team is Elizabeth Lucas, who has been appointed as Vice President and previously worked for rival AlphaSights, latterly in the role of Senior Manager. She will oversee recruitment efforts, spearhead client engagement and drive service delivery to accelerate meet the company’s growth goals in the UAE.
“The Middle East has firmly established itself as a global center for investment and decision-making, making it the ideal location for our next phase of growth. Third Bridge’s culture of collaboration and performance excellence is the perfect foundation for our success in a region abundant with opportunity,” said Lucas. “Dubai presents an incredible opportunity to deepen our relationships with clients and expand our reach in a thriving financial hub.”
