Axel Weiss

Axel Weiss, PhD, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development within the financial services sector. Currently serving as Managing Director and Head of German and Austrian Business at AQR Capital Management since September 2016, Axel Weiss specializes in liquid alternatives and equity investments, focusing on institutional and wholesale investors. Prior to this, Axel Weiss held key roles at Affiliated Managers Group, Fidelity International, Universal-Investment, COMINVEST Asset Management GmbH, and Arthur Andersen, accumulating a diverse skill set in areas such as private equity, private debt, fixed income, and portfolio management. Axel Weiss earned a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Bayreuth in 1995.