With over 35 years in investment management and alternative assets, I bring a robust background in asset raising, marketing, strategic leadership, and sustainable business innovation. My experience spans founding and leading firms, expanding international client relationships, and managing large-scale portfolios, as well as integrating new sectors like decentralised finance and ethnobotany with traditional investment approaches.
Currently, as Chief Executive Officer at Elyseos Ventures, I lead the strategy and operations of a pioneering platform that merges ethnobotanical agriculture, decentralised finance, and community participation. Here, my focus is on developing a sustainable business model that delivers value to farmers, platform users, and stakeholders, while democratising access to the benefits of medicinal plants. This role leverages my extensive expertise in both asset management and market expansion, particularly within a rapidly growing field.
Throughout my career, I have consistently driven asset growth and investor engagement by employing a sophisticated approach to marketing and client relations. At firms like Gruss Asset Management and FIM Limited, I was responsible for expanding asset levels and establishing new global investment mandates, building high-impact marketing strategies, and forming cohesive investor relations teams in markets across the US, Europe, and Asia. I also played a central role in rebranding efforts and in developing transparent risk reporting structures that resonated with global clients and attracted substantial new capital. My marketing acumen enabled me to craft targeted messaging and detailed investment materials, enhancing our appeal to institutional and private investors alike.
In addition to these core strengths, I am proficient in AI and advanced data analytics, leveraging technology to drive market insights, optimise portfolio management, and improve operational efficiency. My AI skills are integral to analysing market trends, enhancing customer experiences, andMore...