STEPHEN MEADE
CEO / CO-FOUNDER
STEPHEN MEADE (Founder & Chairman of BigBamboo, LLC) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and business executive passionate about creating world-changing companies. Known as “The BullsEye Guy”, Stephen created a system around being targeted, specific and focused, and has used this to create and build first-of-its-kind companies (including three Public Companies).
WALTER GRIEVES
CO-FOUNDER
Walter Grieves is an entrepreneur with a background in finance, Real Estate and philanthropic ventures. He specializes in the development of special economic zone projects ranging from sustainable mining to smart cities and powered by alternative energy. As a Company executive in public, international and ventures supporting indigenous peoples, Mr. Grieves approaches project financing in a creative manner with an emphasis on sustainable capital through Green Bonds and Stakeholder Capitalism.
IGOR BARASH
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mr. Barash is an experienced Technology Product and Operations Executive who co-founded CyberDefender Corporation, an Internet security software company where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, he assisted the company in growing from a startup to over $60 million in revenue and nearly 700 employees and contractors. Most recently, Mr. Barash has been a consultant, advisor and acting COO for companies such as MonetaPro, Spiral Toys, M-Theory, and others.
PETER KNEZ
Chief Executive Officer - Knez Ventures
Peter Knez is a former Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock, following its acquisition of Barclays Global Investors (“BGI”) where he was Global Chief Investment Officer for fixed income. In BGI, Peter grew AUM from $5 billion to $40 billion in the U.S., doubled AUM to $80 billion globally, and achieved 28% revenue growth year over year. Prior to that, Peter held positions with Lincoln Capital Management and Goldman Sachs, where he led quantitative research and fixed income. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Peter held professorship positions at Kellogg School of Management, University of Wisconsin and University of Chicago. Peter completed his PhD work at The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania and post-doctoral work at the University of Chicago, with a research focus on term structure models and asset allocation.
STEPHEN BALL
Chairman and Board of Trustees- Queens Commonwealth Trust
Stephen has served as CEO, Vice Chairman, and Member of the Boards of Directors of Global Financial Institutions, Multinational Companies, and leading Professional Services Firms. He practiced law in the UK and the USA with Slaughter, May, and Linklaters before moving into Investment Banking in Asia-Pacific, the GCC and Europe. He has been awarded The Freedom of the City of London; Euromoney rated him as one of ‘The World’s Leading Banking Lawyers’; The Lawyer ranked him as one of The Hot 100 Lawyers in the UK, describing his strategy as ‘making legal history’. Stephen attends The United Nations, advises on The UN Sustainable Development Goals, The World Economic Forum in Davos, and The Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
ZULFIQUAR GHADIYALI
Executive Director- Private office of HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan
H.E. Mr. Zulfiquar Ghadiyali continues to forge right alliances and partnerships for sustainable development and ethical Investment along with his Partners and stakeholders. H.E. Mr. Ghadiyali is a Fifth Generation family office based out of Mumbai and Dubai worth over 9 billion USD in the fields of Real Estate, Steel, General Trading and Technology. H.E. is on board several companies across sectors. As a MBA from University of Cornell in Finance and international business. He is also a United Nations Global Peace Ambassador at the University for Peace.
KEVIN RICHARDS
Bermuda Asset Authority
Mr. Kevin Richards is a dynamic businessman with over 18 years of experience in financial services in Bermuda, London, and Toronto. A born leader, Mr. Richards led business development for the country of Bermuda for 5-years, focused on international commerce, economic diversification, and technology. As a result, he brings strategic insights on how to leverage Bermuda’s international business sector to drive growth for clients.
LARS ROTTWEILLER
Founder of Mbanq
Lars A. Rottweiler, a seasoned banking expert and co-founder of Mbanq, leads the revolution in banking as a service. As an advisor to Ancova Capital, he shapes asset and global fund management strategies. His past expertise as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, overseeing global lending solutions, and senior executive and sector lead roles at PWC and Accenture, underpins his deep industry knowledge. Committed to sustainability, Lars integrates eco-conscious practices in finance, driving growth aligned with ethical investment. With a keen focus on Green Bonds and sustainable funds, he navigates the forefront of eco-friendly investment opportunities.
United Arab Emirates:
91 Sheikh Zayed Rd (DIFC)
Al Saqr Business Tower
Private Floor
Dubai
United States of America:
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1199
Beverly Hills, CA
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