Joao Pedro Cunha is a seasoned and dynamic financial executive with almost 20 years of global experience in Private Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech, and Financial Markets.
Joao held executive roles at various influential multi-jurisdictional financial groups.
He is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree and has an active track record in multinational market expansions and extensive
background with major financial institutions.
During his professional career, Joao has cultivated extensive networks
and partnerships worldwide.

Nikos Anastasiades has more than 20 years of experience in regulatory compliance function units within the financial markets. Responsible for governance, compliance management, strategic direction, and regulatory control for various financial institutions. He also maintains an AML Certificate, Compliance Advanced Certificate, Compliance Framework Certificate from the Central Bank of Greece and HCMC,
and a specialised Equities Trader Certificate of ATHEX. Nikos has been approved as a compliance officer and MLRO by HCMC, CySEC, FCA, FSRA, FINMA, CMA, and DFSA.

A performance driven professional with over 15 years combined expertise in Office Management and Human Resources Management. Having worked in the City of London for Rianta Capital, FD Capital, Japan Tobacco Inc., and IKOS Asset Management in Cyprus she has a broad knowledge of HR and Operations.
Ayumi holds Certificates in Human Resources, Retirement Provision and studied Social Policy with Japanese at UCL Royal Holloway University.
Passionate about Dubai Real Estate, Ayumi is also a RERA qualified property advisor.

With over 16 years of experience in the financial markets, Paul is a seasoned professional specializing in wealth management with a focus within equity and bond markets. Previously he was a Director at Freedom Finance in the UAE and earlier an Investment Director at NuVX Capital, WeThrive Capital, private VC and investment advisory firms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with overall portfolio of 25+ PE and VC deals. Paul has earlier served for 7 years as an Investment Director at VTB Capital Private Equity focusing on deals’ origination, market research, due diligence and Firm raising with 3 IPOs and roll out of Burger King master franchise. He has also spent 2 years at Prosperity Capital in London as a Global Head of IR (5.6bn USD AUM). He holds an MBA degree from Henley Business School and an Investment Regulation and Markets certificate from the CFA Institute in the UK.

Vikas is a seasoned financial professional with over 15 years of experience in wealth management, finance, and insurance. He has a proven track record of advising high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, specializing in equity, fixed income, and structured products. Vikas has held key positions at reputable financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank, and Emirates NBD Bank. He holds the Investment Foundation Certificate from the CFA Society and a Diploma in International Business.

With over 20 years of experience in the financial markets, Shaun is a
seasoned professional specializing in multi asset trade execution, with a focus within equity and bond markets, and client management. As a senior trader and client manager at the UKs leading private client
derivatives brokerage he helped steer the company though its European expansion before joining a global leader in private banking, assisting in managing the needs and investments of HNW and UHNW clientele.
Shaun holds a BA from the University of East Anglia, and has earned several industry qualifications including the Investment Management
Certificate.

With almost a decade of professional experience in legal and regulatory
compliance within the financial markets. He has previously held legal,
regulatory compliance and AML roles in several multi-jurisdictional
companies operating in asset and wealth management business. Giorgos a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from De Montford University of Leicester, a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Trade and Finance
Law from the University of Cardiff. Giorgos is a holder of a Bachelor of
Laws (LLB) degree from De Montford University and other professional
qualifications

Over 15 years of experience in investment research and portfolio
management. Top 5 rated analyst by Extel All-Individuals-Emerging EMEA survey for 2013-2016. Multi-asset specialist with a strong background in global equities and fixed income/credit research; money markets, rates and foreign exchange (FX).
A proven track record of success in multi-asset management and various investment project deals. One of the most quoted analysts in the mainstream media (Bloomberg, RBC, Forbes, Interfax and
Vedomosti).

With over 8 years of experience in investments and asset
management, Maria's expertise lies in operational efficiency,
financial management, and strategic business development. She
has held senior roles at asset management companies and hedge
funds in various jurisdictions, including the UK, the Cayman
Islands, the EU, the MENA region and the CIS.
Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's
degree in Economics.