Irina Duisimbekova
President & Founder
Graduated from South Bank University, London, MBA Degree in 2003.
Since 2007, she has been running her brokerage company in the field of agricultural and energetic commodities sector supplying the largest companies from Russia, Kazakhstan, Brazil, France, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China and the Kingdom of Bahrain in joint-venture with the investment company of a Prime Member of a GCC Royal Family.
In 2016 she became the CEO in the Arabian Gulf of a Swiss multinational Fortune 500 petroleum commodities trading company, located in the Kingdom of Bahrain with revenues over 3 billion USD annually.
Alexandre Katrangi
Chairman & Founder
Graduated from the Trinity College with an MBA in International Business.
Over the past 20 years within the USA, France, the Middle East & Africa, he has established and implemented energy, technology and industrial projects in emerging areas, raising the necessary finances for capex & opex and providing strategic advice and contacts for the development, experiencing constant growth and vibrant activities, for a range of companies and individuals from blue chip institutions, large Fortune 500 conglomerates to private investors and UHNW individuals.
Partners and Clients relied on him for critical financial, legal, and strategic commercial advice on investments and deployment as well as optimized ROI.
Over the past 16 years, Alexandre has held the position of Board Member and Advisor of a Prime Member of the Saudi Royal Family. He also holds the position of Vice President of Strategic Investments of a Forbes Fortunes private family from the Emirates.
In 2018 he invested in the venture Licorne Gulf along with Thomson Computing Group and Irina to become a partner in the structure and support the international development of Thomson Computing products across the globe.
Dr. Shaikh Khalid Al Khalifa
Board Member & Advisor Gulf Region
Dr. Sheikh Khalid M Al-Khalifa
Founder & Chairman of the Board of Trustees, University College of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Sheikh Khaled has international extensive relations and he is renowned for his business and humanitarian vision with a life dedicated to projects such as the empowerment of women and youth, disaster relief, disease eradication and building bridges of understanding between cultures.
Bachelor of Arts - University College of Arts & Sciences, Bahrain, 1983
Master of Science in Technology Management - Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain, 1992
Doctor of Philosophy - "The Relevance and Impact of Corporate Culture in the Banking Sector in Bahrain" - University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom, 2003
Nuno Anahory
Senior Board Advisor
Executive Member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Arab Portugal. Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Business Confederation of the CPLP-Community of Countries Speaking Portuguese ( Angola, Brazil, Cape Vert, Guinee Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, Mozambique, São Tome e Principe and East Timor) Founder of the Portugal Qatar Forum.
International Executive and member of the board of directors, within 30 years of experience holding leadership and advisory positions in financial director, corporate investment, international business development, commercial, strategic business planning. Diversified experience in multiple sectors, Finance-financing and investment operations, Consulting-shared financial services or project management, Health-Ministry of Health, Real estate, hospitality, and in private health entities, Sports -Concept development, event management, sponsorship and communication dossiers, Technology-support for start-up development and capital raising, Infrastructure-agri-food and export logistics.
Alain Hinden
Senior Board Advisor
Graduated from the “École Navale” and the “Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale”, French Vice Admiral Alain Hinden has commanded several combat ships as well as multiple international naval forces under the flags of the United Nations, the European Union, NATO or the Enduring Freedom coalition. A deep expert in operational planning methods, he led the French joint forces headquarters responsible for the operational command level.
After leaving active service, he developed his own strategy design method for business leaders, drawing inspiration from his military experience. He has since created more than 40 strategies, providing executives with better control over their action plans.
Kunbolat Dauletkhanov
Board Member & Advisor Kazakhstan
24 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 15 years in the banking sector and 9 years in investment banking. Kunbolat held senior management positions in various commercial and investment banks in Kazakhstan, both as a member of the Management Board and as a shareholders' representative. Excellent knowledge of the international and Kazakh financial markets, extensive experience in commercial banks, and practical skills in capital markets, and private equity investment management.
Professional competencies include strategic planning, private equity investments, corporate and retail lending, financial analysis and corporate finance, business optimization and restructuring.
Victoria Gordon
Board Member & Advisor Switzerland
Graduated from Belarus State University with Master’s degree in Psychology with over 20 years of Commercial experience including Account and Project Management, Clients Advising; having worked in various companies in Belarus, United Kingdom and Switzerland. Expert in Capital Raising, Asset Management and Financial consulting based in Zug, Switzerland for UHNW/HNW confidential profiles.
Abby Inani
Senior Board Advisor
Graduated with a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Canada and an MBA from Europe in 2018, he is an accomplished financial advisor with over a decade of experience in investments. His expertise spans investment origination, evaluation, execution and capital raising for select organizations. Through a robust network of investors, he has successfully raised over $250 million from reputable sources, significantly contributing to the growth and success of his affiliated organizations.
His professional competencies include financial sales, portfolio management, credit analysis, private equity investments, and corporate and retail lending, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set in the financial sector.
Karina Mikolajenko
Board Member & Senior Advisor
An accomplished advisor with over a decade of global experience, she specializes in business development and sustainable growth strategies across Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. Her expertise spans energy, aviation, technology, defense, well-being, and tourism, aligning strategic visions with evolving industry demands. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, she delivers tangible results
Asta Ratkeviciene
Board Member & Advisor
Visionary Innovator & High-Tech Entrepreneur Based in Dubai, Asta Ratkevičienė is a pioneering leader in cutting-edge technology development, with over 15 years of experience transforming groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions. She actively collaborates with top scientists and innovators from Europe, Silicon Valley, NASA, the USA, and the Middle East, continuously pushing the boundaries of AI, Web3, DeFi, R&D, and HealthTech. As the owner of multiple high-tech companies, Asta specializes in artificial intelligence, decentralized technologies, and emerging innovations, leading projects that redefine industries. She is known for her ability to bring together scientists, engineers, and designers, fostering multidisciplinary teams that drive solutions from concept to mass production. Her expertise spans healthcare technologies, AI-driven solutions, agricultural advancements, and aviation innovations, all while expanding strategic international partnerships that bridge industries and markets. With a deep commitment to research and collaboration, Asta remains at the forefront of technological evolution, shaping the future through innovation, science, and global impact.