David Gibson-Moore

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Vice Chairman at Apolonia Capital

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

David Gibson-Moore is the President and CEO of Gulf Analytica, specializing in private equity, fintech, and strategic advisory across the GCC and ASEAN regions. With over three decades in global finance, he holds senior roles at Apolonia Capital and Dalma Capital. He earned his Masters from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant.

Beyond finance, David is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Dubai and has worked with the Ashanti Foundation in Ghana. He maintains strong connections from his university days, including with former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, who was a contemporary at Oxford.

He once facilitated the introduction between Sir Edmund de Rothschild and David Rockefeller, showcasing his extensive high-level network.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Long-term Focused

Strategic Planner

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Fintech & Disruption
His consultancy, Gulf Analytica, is focused on private equity and startups in the fintech and digital disruption space, which is also highlighted in his professional headline.
Cross-Border Investment
He advises international companies and family offices on operating in the Middle East and has engaged with government officials in regions like ASEAN to foster investment.
Global Market Analysis
He contributes commentary to publications like The Economic Times, discussing topics such as the AI super-cycle, market concentration risks, and geopolitical volatility.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Vice Chairman at Apolonia Capital
1-2015
President and CEO at Gulf Analytica
1-2024
Board Member at OKX
2-2023
President, Executive Committee Board of Directors at Renaissance Fund Management Ltd
5-2023
Chairman of the Board at Dalma Capital

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) from University of Oxford
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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