He said the move was part of a broader strategy to reduce his exposure to Europe, where he has made significant investments such as in German chemicals group Evonik and Adidas. He also plans to expand his investments in Africa and Asia, particularly in sectors such as fintech and healthcare.
Despite his decision to leave the UK, Sawiris remains optimistic about the future of Aston Villa and his other investments. He believes that with the right strategy and investments, the club can continue to grow and compete at the highest level in English football.
As for the UK, Sawiris hopes that the government will reconsider its tax policies and make it more attractive for wealthy individuals to stay and invest in the country. He believes that by creating a more business-friendly environment, the UK can continue to attract top talent and investments from around the world.
For now, Sawiris will split his time between Italy, Abu Dhabi, and the UK, continuing to oversee his various business interests and investments. And while he may have left his residency in the UK, his heart remains connected to the country that gave him a home when he needed it most.
Er sagte dem FT im letzten Jahr, dass die Vorteile von Abu Dhabi eine stabile und effektive Regierung sowie „englisches Recht ohne englisches Wetter“ umfassen.
Durch NNS kontrolliert Sawiris seine Beteiligungen an dem in den Niederlanden gelisteten Düngemittelunternehmen OCI, der Sportbekleidungsgruppe Adidas, in der er im Vorstand sitzt, der Beteiligung an Aston Villa und anderen.
Sawiris trat letztes Jahr auch dem Vorstand von XRG bei, einem Unternehmen, das von der nationalen Ölgesellschaft Adnoc aus Abu Dhabi gegründet wurde, um in globale Energieanlagen zu investieren.
Sawiris sagte, sein Londoner Büro, das über der Phillips-Kunstgalerie liegt, wurde in den letzten Wochen geräumt. Er hat über 40 Mitarbeiter nach Abu Dhabi verlegt.
„Sie [meine Mitarbeiter] müssen zu einer Steuerersparnis von 45 Prozent umziehen, also ist es nicht so schwer für sie“, lacht er.