Paul Gyra

Managing Partner

2019

• Established direct investment programs with like-minded Family Offices and global strategic partners, including social and environmental impact initiatives. • Support the Thompson Family Office in realizing its vision for developing a Sustainable City in the Washington, DC area.

Board Director / Chairman of Audit Committee

2021

Strategic Advisor

2020

Managing Director

2016 - 2019

• Advised High Net Worth and Family Office clients on wealth management strategies in Dubai. • Led business development and capital raising for cross-border private equity transactions. • Developed relationships with clients to understand their financial goals and provide tailored solutions.

Managing Partner and Head of Strategy

2013 - 2016

• Led strategic initiatives across Dubai, New York, and London offices, optimizing business operations and driving growth for Safanad Limited. • Developed and executed key partnerships and collaborations to expand the company's global reach.

CEO, ING Alternative Asset Management (NY); Managing Director, ING Asia Pacific (HK)

2002 - 2013

Responsible executive for managing ING's Alternative Asset Management platform, which included Hedge Funds, Private Equity Fund of Funds (Pomona Capital), and Hedge Fund of Funds (9 years). Manager Director, ING Asia Pacific Asset Management based in Hong Kong, with a focus on business development and advisory for ING's proprietary insurance company assets (2 years).

CEO - North America

2000 - 2002

• Oversaw Public Equity and Fixed Income Investment Teams in North America for Baring Asset Management. • Implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth and increase profitability. • Achieved a significant increase in revenue through effective team leadership and investment strategies.

Finance Director, ING Asset Management

1998 - 2000

Responsible for the financial oversight of ING Group's global asset management businesses units, reporting directly to the ING Group Board Member responsible for Asset Managment, and advising the ING Group Asset Management Executive Committee on business strategy.

Global Head of Internal Audit

1995 - 1998

Head of Analytics

1992 - 1994