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Learn from internationally renowned speakers shaping global investment trends.

Expert-Led Panels

Gain insights into cross-border finance, tax structuring, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Networking

Connect with top-tier investors, family offices, and wealth managers to explore business opportunities.

Industry Case Studies

Real-world applications of multi-jurisdictional financial planning and risk management.

Agenda Overview

October 17: Outbound Investment Networking Breakfast Cape Town 2025

Registration & Business Breakfast

Registration & Business Breakfast Opens At 8:30

Welcoming Remarks

Welcoming Remarks from 9:50 to 10:00

Presentation from the Host Sponsor

Presentation from the Host Sponsor
Christos Vardikos, Attorney at law, Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Panel Discussion 1

Safeguarding Your Financial Future: The Key to Protecting and Preserving Your
Wealth

Panelists:
Janeen van Heerden, Head of Business Development, Momentum Securities
Pedro Lino, CEO and CIO, Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA
Attila Kadikoy, Managing Director, Levantine & Co

Panel Discussion 2

Empowering South African Wealthy with Greater Global Mobility

Panelists:
John Dunn, Group Director, Sable International
Phillipe May, CEO, EC Holdings
Vasilis Leivadas, Head of Business Development, LUX&EASY
Christos Vardikos, Attorney at law, Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Networking Coffee Break

Networking Coffee Break From 11:10 to 12:00

Speakers

Pedro Lino

CEO and CIO
Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA

Charmaine Quinland-Donovan

CEO
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Kevin Hosam

Founder & Chairman
EC Holdings

Ahmed Abbassi

CEO & Founder
Greca Group

Chad Fraser

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Sonover

Calvin St Juste

Executive Chairman of Citizenship by Investment Unit
St. Kitts and Nevis

Fatma Cayir

Founder
Bridge Partners

James Muscat Azzopardi

Partner
MA&A Advocates

Vicky Spiteri

Head of Marketing & Business Development
Residency Malta

Nicholas Jones Juma

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Nauru Program

Michelle Phillips

Tax Attorney
Tax Consulting South Africa

Anne Klein

Founder
LuciaDeKlein Private Office | The Family Office Link | The Family Office Intern

Alyssa Alken

Senior Sales Advisor
bbf:

Almar Sazinie Gumbo

Admitted Attorney / Fiduciary Specialist
Lazzara Leicher Inc.

Vasilis Leivadas

Head of Business Development
LUX&EASY

Pierre du Toit

Managing Director
Pierre du Toit Incorporated Attorneys

Phil Le Feuvre

Head of Wealth Management and Employee Benefits
Mont Blanc Financial Services

Roksoliana Melnyk

Founder and CEO 
Emerald Group

Andrew Wellsted

Director Tax
OWP Partner

Francisco Sousa Louro

Investment Professional
BlueCrow Capital

Christina Tabacco

Director of International Business Development
Golden Gate Global

Martin Riekert

Chief Commercial Officer
Momentum Investments (South Africa)

Janeen van Heerden

Head of Business Development
Momentum Securities

Kapil Joshi

Managing Director: Strategy and Proposition
Momentum Wealth Management

Florbela Yates

Managing Director
Equilibrium Investment Management (Pty) Ltd

Thabo Maphosa

Senior Business Consultant 
Creative Zone

Dev Mitra

Managing Partner
Matrix Venture Studio

Dali Ngalo

Director & Attorney
Simplex Law

Willem Du Preez

Director
Intercontinental Trust Ltd.

Philippe May

Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

Ian Casolani

Managing Director
Belair Property

Nadia Read Thaele

Founder
LIO Global

John Dunn

Group Director
Sable International

Demetre E. Katsouris

Managing Partner
Katsouris Law Firm

Attila Kadikoy

Managing Director
Levantine & Co

Sara Outeiro

Head of Business Development 
NSM Lawyers

Larry Cooke

Head of Legal
Binance Africa

Christos Vardikos

Attorney at law
Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Yury Tananaev

Head of Residency
AE Business Advisors

Jane Oseeva

Vice-President of Business Development
Arton Capital

Sonia Sidhu

Senior Associate
Green and Spiegel LLP

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Pedro Lino

CEO and CIO
Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA

Pedro Lino holds the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors in two financial companies, Optimize Investment Partners, SGOIC SA, and Optimize SICAV, two asset management Companies domiciled in Portugal and Luxembourg, respectively, where he is the Co-Chief Investment Officer.

His interest in financial markets began at an early age. At 9 years old, he was already following stock quotes on television, and he began investing in financial markets at the age of 16. Ten years later, he acquired a stake in a Portuguese broker company, that sold in 2021.

Between January 2017 and August 2021, he served on the Board of Directors of DIF Markets – Agente de Valores, based in Uruguay, which was acquired from Saxo Bank A/S.

In October 2018, he joined Optimize Investment Partners as an Executive Director and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. In 2020, he was elected President of Optimize SICAV, based in Luxembourg.

Pedro Lino is a member of the Order of Chartered Accountants, the Order of Economists, a founding member of OPCR – Portuguese Observatory of Compliance and Regulatory, Association, and a member of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, founded under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic.

He graduated in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics in 1998. Pedro Lino writes a biweekly opinion article for Jornal Económico and frequently participates in various media outlets, including television, radio, and digital platforms, discussing economic and financial topics.

Charmaine Quinland-Donovan

CEO
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Mrs. Charmaine Quinland-Donovan holds the distinction of being the first national of Antigua and Barbuda and first woman to head the country’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). 

Her appointment as Chief Executive Officer took effect on March 27th,  2017. 

Prior to this recent appointment, Charmaine served in the CIU in three prominent capacities; Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer. She was instrumental in shaping and implementing policies and procedures from the establishment of the Unit and making necessary enhancements in response to changes in the industry.  

Charmaine holds a BSc with first-class honours from the University of the West Indies. She is also a Chartered Director and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering  Specialist.  

Charmaine’s employment history includes her almost nine-year tenure at the  Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, where she served as Bank Examiner,  supervised licensed financial institutions in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), led examination teams and served the Eastern Caribbean  Securities Regulatory Commission. She has also worked at the Bank of Nova  Scotia, where she was Senior Manager of Compliance for the Eastern Caribbean  Region, responsible for AML/CFT and regulatory compliance for nine countries, including seven (7) countries of the ECCU, Barbados and St. Maarten

Kevin Hosam

Founder & Chairman
EC Holdings

A local citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, Kevin Hosam has been a CBI practitioner for 8 years. In 2015 he founded Exclusive Concierge (Antigua Barbuda), the predecessor of EC Holdings. He became a licensed agent and an authorized representative of the citizenship by investment unit in Antigua & Barbuda. He is also a licensed marketing agent in neighboring St. Kitts and Nevis and in St. Lucia. He brings a vast amount of experience in the Caribbean real estate market. Having successfully partnered with several developers to develop numerous CBI real estate projects fully. Kevin’s vast experience in the investment migration industry has made him a frequent contributor, presenter, panelist, and workshop facilitator at global Immigration and Real Estate conferences. Kevin graduated from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Antigua & Barbuda where he is a citizen.

Ahmed Abbassi

CEO & Founder
Greca Group

Ahmed Abbassi is the dynamic founder and CEO of Greca Group, which encompasses Greca Homes and Greca Developments, which are two cornerstone entities in Greece’s contemporary real estate landscape. Since launching his Athens venture in 2011, Abbassi has channelled his entrepreneurial spirit into crafting over 10,000 sqm of residential projects, cultivating a property portfolio valued at more than €50 million, with operations in Greece and the UAE with the assistance of the Golden Visa program

At the heart of Abbassi’s approach lies the “lifespaces” concept: a progressive design ethos that transcends conventional development by creating built environments where aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and social context harmonise. Abbassi articulates this vision succinctly: “We don’t simply build—we create lifespaces,” redefining how urban living is conceived in Athens.

Guided by investor-first principles, Abbassi emphasises fixed costs and timelines, rigorous performance analytics, and bespoke consultancy at every stage. This ensures minimal investment risk while optimising returns—an approach exemplified in the firm’s recent partnership with contractors to deliver premium furnished residential assets in Piraeus. His leadership is rooted in transparency, thoughtful design, and strategic market insight, making him a pivotal force in elevating Greece’s residential real estate offering into internationally competitive lifespaces.

Chad Fraser

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Sonover

Chad Fraser is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sonover, the “Simply Unorthodox” software company redefining digital transformation across the Caribbean. With more than 15 years of experience in ICT, Chad has built a reputation as a visionary entrepreneur whose leadership fuses technical expertise with a deep commitment to social impact.

Together with his team, Chad has delivered some of Grenada’s most important digital systems. They developed the Tourism Intelligence Solution for the Grenada Tourism Authority, giving the nation real-time insights to drive smarter destination marketing. They designed the Citizenship by Investment application platform, which digitised one of Grenada’s most vital economic programs, and built the Boatyard Operations System for Grenada Marine, transforming yacht and boatyard management.

Chad also championed the launch of SFIN, a mobile lending platform that expands access to credit and strengthens financial inclusion for underserved communities. His entrepreneurial vision extends further through Saturn, a next-generation cloud platform that automates workflows and secures data, and Sonover ATOM, an IoT and big-data engine designed to power smarter connectivity and decision-making for industries of the future.

Recognised with awards for excellence in digital innovation, Chad is passionate about empowering youth, nurturing local talent, and leveraging technology as a catalyst for opportunity, growth, and sustainable development across the Caribbean and beyond.

Calvin St Juste

Executive Chairman of Citizenship by Investment Unit
St. Kitts and Nevis

Calvin St Juste is the Executive Chairman of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Unit, which is the statutory body that governs the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme. He is the honorary Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations for St. Kitts and Nevis. With over 25 years of experience across industries such as financial services, telecommunications, and telemedicine, he is a seasoned Wall Street executive. Previously, he was the Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Global Strategy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Financial Wellness division, where he led a team offering solutions to Fortune 100 companies. He also served as COO for Global Fraud and Cybersecurity, safeguarding the firm’s assets from cyber threats.

Mr St. Juste has held executive roles at JP Morgan, managing teams that served high-net-worth clients, and earned the Stevie® Awards for his leadership. At T. Rowe Price, he was the Global Audit Head of Technology Enablement, overseeing governance and the integration of generative AI and data analytics.

Outside of corporate roles, Mr St. Juste is a Lean Six Sigma practitioner and strategist in process improvement. He serves on multiple boards, including as Chairman of the Supervisory Board for a US-based Credit Union with over $1 billion in assets and as a Board Advisor at Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Goldey-Beacom College, a Master’s in Global Innovation Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, and an Executive Management Certificate from Wharton. He is also Six Sigma Black Belt-certified and a frequent speaker at global events.

Fatma Cayir

Founder
Bridge Partners

Fatma Cayir is an immigration lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising both private clients and corporate institutions on UK immigration. As founder of Bridge Partners, Fatma has built a practice recognised for advising clients on relocation, settlement, and long-term mobility planning in the UK. Over the course of her career, she has worked with an international client base spanning multiple industries and regions, giving her a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities that global mobility presents. Combining deep knowledge of the UK immigration system with a strategic, client-focused approach, she is recognised for providing clear, practical solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of her clients.

James Muscat Azzopardi

Partner
MA&A Advocates

Dr James Muscat Azzopardi is based in Malta and is an official Authorised Agent for Malta’s citizenship and residence programmes. With 20 years of experience as a partner in one of Malta’s leading commercial law firms, Muscat Azzopardi and Associates, Dr Muscat Azzopardi advises a global clientele of high-net-worth individuals on complex issues relating to the correct choice of second citizenship or residence within the European Union. He also advises a range of corporate international clients including multinational corporations, banks, investment funds and online gaming companies.

Dr Muscat Azzopardi is also a partner in Credence, an advisory firm that offers a range of corporate solutions in Malta including trading and holding companies and trusts.

Dr Muscat Azzopardi is a tutor and a supervisor at the University of Malta and a founding member of the Maltese-Spanish Chamber of Commerce.

Vicky Spiteri

Head of Marketing & Business Development
Residency Malta

Vicky Spiteri is Head of Marketing and Business Development at Residency Malta Agency, where she has been a member of the team since 2018. She leads the promotion and positioning of Malta’s Residency by Investment (RBI) programme, as well as the Agency’s other residency solutions, in international markets. With a background spanning marketing, communications, PR and media relations, Vicky has worked with local businesses, global brands and financial institutions, bringing a wealth of expertise in integrated marketing strategy to her role. Vicky’s team helps shape the visibility and reputation of Malta’s residency offering. Vicky holds a BA in Community Studies, an MA (Qual) in Communications, and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Malta.

Nicholas Jones Juma

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Nauru Program

Nicholas has recently joined the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, working closely with leading Investment Migration agents and specialists in EMEA and the Americas. Funds raised through the Nauru Program will contribute toward National Development Programs aimed at supporting local communities mitigate the impact of climate change on their island. Nicholas has a strong background in investment attraction, economic development and philanthropy gained at New Zealand and Dubai Governments.

Michelle Phillips

Tax Attorney
Tax Consulting South Africa

Michelle Phillips acquired her LLB from UNISA, and is an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Economic Law through the University of the Witwatersrand in 2023. As part of the legal team at Tax Consulting, Michelle assists her clients with exchange control, commercial tax and related technical areas, including SARB and SARS engagement and ancillary matters thereto.

Anne Klein

Founder
LuciaDeKlein Private Office | The Family Office Link | The Family Office Intern

Anne is a highly qualified professional with a BJuris and LLB degrees, recognized as a non-practicing attorney, notary, and conveyancer. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Trust Law from the University of Pretoria, completed an Estate Duty course with the late Mrs. Ina Marx, and is a Qualified Family Office Professional (QFOP) from the Family Office Club in the USA.

Her career began in the 1990s, initially working as a prosecutor and examiner for the Department of Justice. Anne has since gained significant experience in prominent organizations, including a leading South African law firm, an international audit firm, a global multi-family office, and a bank.

Passionate about philanthropy, she recently contributed to a global publication on family philanthropy and has arranged multiple international events. In April 2024, she launched her Private Office Platform to create solutions that foster intergenerational family success and is a co-author of “Switching Billion-Dollar Conversation Lines, Family Offices and Multi-Generational Success” with Brian DeLucia, from Arrivato LLC in the US.

Alyssa Alken

Senior Sales Advisor
bbf:

Alyssa Alken is a Senior Sales Advisor at bbf:, one of the leading property developers in Cyprus. With over 20 years of experience in international real estate — including the last 10 years dedicated to bbf: — Alyssa has developed deep expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and international investors from across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

She plays a key role in guiding clients through Cyprus’s dynamic and evolving property market, offering strategic insights, tailored investment solutions, and an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape. Alyssa’s strong track record and client-focused approach have made her a trusted advisor to those seeking both lifestyle and return-driven investments.

At the Outbound Investment South Africa Summit, Alyssa will share expert insights into Cyprus’ investment potential, highlighting the island’s advantages as an EU member state, its favourable tax environment, and its growing appeal among international investors.

Almar Sazinie Gumbo

Admitted Attorney / Fiduciary Specialist
Lazzara Leicher Inc.

Almar Gumbo is an admitted Attorney and fiduciary specialist with extensive experience in Estate administration, Trust administration, Wills drafting, curatorships and legal advisory. Almar holds an LLB and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law, a Certificate in Deceased Estates, and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration. She combines legal expertise with practical client experience, bringing a fresh and technical perspective to the evolving landscape of wealth and legacy planning.

In addition to legal practice, Almar is passionate about public legal education and youth development. A passionate speaker and media commentator, Almar is currently hosting a limited series on estate planning and administration on one of South Africa’s largest community radio stations, and has provided estate planning and succession commentary on national radio stations such as Radio 702, Channel Africa, and Radio 2000. Almar has served as a speaker at the 9th Annual Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors conference, the “I am Lady Justice” workshops hosted by the Sister in Law NPO, participated in the Department of Justice’s Wills Week initiative, and judged the 2024 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. She is also a contributing author to GRAD, a student success publication supported by Capitec Bank.

Vasilis Leivadas

Head of Business Development
LUX&EASY

Vasilis Leivadas grew up in Athens in the 90s. He obtained the MEng Electronic Engineering degree from the University of Southampton in the UK. He spent his early career working for organisations like Microchip, Vivoplex, and The Wednesday Group. His leadership skills led him to the position of Head of Digital at the latter company. Throughout these early years, he developed valuable software development, design, and problem-solving Skills.

Vasilis’s entrepreneurial passion guided him in chasing a more business-oriented opportunity. Thus, he started a rotation program with NOVA Construction, the leading Residential Real Estate Development company in Greece, going through the company’s construction and commerce departments.

He’s currently heading the Business Development department and is responsible for the company’s overseas business expansion plans, international sales and branding, network growth and more. Within 2 years, he has achieved the creation of strategic partnerships across more than 40 countries with a revenue growth of 50M €.

In his leisure time, you may find him reading books, playing Beach Volleyball and exploring innovative products and business ideas. His diverse experiences and achievements reflect a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact on the world.

Pierre du Toit

Managing Director
Pierre du Toit Incorporated Attorneys

Pierre is a practicing attorney and managing director of Pierre du Toit Attorneys, based in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Pierre works with multi-national multi-billion ZAR organisations and family offices and has experience in multiple jurisdictions on a broad variety of matters. 

Pierre has handled multi-national commercial transactions with an emphasis on generational structuring. Pierre has assisted family offices and organisations with global expansions and successfully implemented cross-border initiatives and strategies.

Pierre attended Harvard Business School in Boston, USA, where Pierre completed a course on Family Office Wealth Management. 

Pierre works closely with Mont Blanc Financial Services in the Family Office Services Department, wherein MBFS and Pierre are actively assisting family offices, HNWI and organisations with, amongst others, general structuring needs, investments, deal advisory, and turnkey family office support. 

Pierre and MBFS hold deep experience in navigating the age-old question of – How to best protect money from people and people from money, whilst jointly achieving wealth generational transfer ideals and enabling individual autonomy of successors in a balanced environment.

Phil Le Feuvre

Head of Wealth Management and Employee Benefits
Mont Blanc Financial Services

Phil Le Feuvre has spent forty-six years in the financial services industry. Although originally from Jersey in the Channel Islands, he has lived in both Kenya and South Africa. At present he is the Head of Wealth Management and Employee Benefits at Mont Blanc Financial Services. He is a Key Individual and Pension Fund Trustee.

Phil holds a Post Graduate degree in financial planning and is a graduate of the University of the Free State. He is also a member of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa and the Investment Analysts Society of South Africa.

Phil is an experienced financial services professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits and Financial Planning, both Offshore and Onshore Investing.

He has been awarded numerous awards during his long career and continues to encourage innovation and thought leadership in the industry. Phil has hosted and participated in many financial forums and has been a regular invitee to speak on TV and radio on a host of investment and related matters.

He is fanatical about financial education and his mission and vision are to improve the percentage of South Africans that are financially independent, thus improving the quality of their lives.

Roksoliana Melnyk

Founder and CEO 
Emerald Group

Roksoliana has 35 years of international business experience, beginning her career after studying International Relations and Economics at the University of Toronto, Canada.

In 1992, she moved to Cyprus with a Canadian trading company and began assisting the company’s trade partners with setting up companies, opening bank accounts, and providing ongoing administration services in Cyprus.

In 2000, Roksoliana founded Emerald Group in Cyprus, specialising in company formation, trust, fiduciary and nominee services, bank account opening, accounting, immigration and relocation support, legal contracts, and real estate and yacht acquisition, and further expanded by setting up an office in Dubai, UAE.

Career highlights include arranging complex trade and project financing with international and local banks and serving as a corporate service provider of a Cyprus Company which was listed on the London Stock Exchange for USD 1.4 billion and separately appointed as a director of a Netherlands company overseeing the sale of assets in 3 jurisdictions valued over 110million.

Licensed under ICPAC (the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus) and in the UAE, Roksoliana provides tailored solutions in Cyprus and Dubai, supporting international expansion, relocation, and investment opportunities, while maintaining strong professional links with her clients all over the world.

Andrew Wellsted

Director Tax
OWP Partner

Andrew is a highly regarded South African legal and tax practitioner with over two decades of experience advising on complex corporate, finance and cross-border matters. He is a founding partner and Director at OWP Partners, where he advises corporates, investors and private clients on a wide range of issues including tax, exchange control, restructures, regulatory compliance and investment structuring.

Andrew has extensive experience with crypto assets and international transactions and is known for his commercial insight, strategic thinking, and strong relationships with regulators. He regularly works on high-stakes transactions across multiple sectors, both locally and internationally.

Francisco Sousa Louro

Investment Professional
BlueCrow Capital

Francisco Sousa Louro is an investment professional with more than 16 years of experience in capital markets and asset management, primarily on the buy-side. His career has been built around equities and portfolio construction, while also extending to the management of bond and multi-asset funds, equities trading, and the development of valuation models for private equity.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Postgraduate degree in Banking and Insurance Management from ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management.

Francisco is a strong advocate of long-term investing, firmly believing that superior knowledge of companies and their securities is the key to achieving consistent, above-average returns. His approach emphasises disciplined analysis and a deep understanding of underlying businesses, rather than attempting to forecast macroeconomic variables, interest rates, or short-term market movements.

Since joining BlueCrow Capital in 2022, Francisco has been instrumental in embedding these principles into the firm’s investment strategies. His work reflects a commitment to building resilient portfolios that balance risk and return while aligning with investors’ long-term goals.

Christina Tabacco

Director of International Business Development
Golden Gate Global

Christina Tabacco is the Director of International Business Development at Golden Gate Global. In addition to being a FINRA-licensed finance professional, she earned a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also studied at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Martin Riekert

Chief Commercial Officer
Momentum Investments (South Africa)

Martin Riekert is the chief commercial officer of Momentum Investments. He started in wealth product development as an actuarial analyst and then started the wealth actuarial team that supported the wealth business from a technical and BI perspective. He later moved to product development by focusing on the Momentum Retail savings products. Soon after the MMI merger, he was promoted to head of the retirement solutions team, where he focused on retirement savings and preservation products, including the trustee governance function. In 2016, Martin was promoted to head of all product development and product management activities for Momentum Investments Group. He then became the executive head of retail investments in 2020 and the chief commercial officer in July 2024.

He has a BSc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, a post-graduate diploma in Actuarial Science, a post-graduate diploma in Financial Planning and is a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.

Janeen van Heerden

Head of Business Development
Momentum Securities

Janeen van Heerden began her career in the financial industry over 30 years ago and has been with Momentum, in various roles, for 25 years. Her experience in the industry, paired with her CFP qualification, Marketing Diploma and Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments, stands her in good stead in her current position as Head of Business Development at Momentum Securities.

Kapil Joshi

Managing Director: Strategy and Proposition
Momentum Wealth Management

Kapil Joshi is the managing director of growth, strategy, and proposition for Momentum Wealth and Momentum Wealth International.

Kapil Joshi joined Momentum Group in May 2010, in the Product Development team at Momentum Wealth, with an investment and finance background. Kapil has extensive knowledge of the retail investments market, platforms, structured solutions and retail asset management. He has played various executive roles in the Group, including heading up investment distribution, Momentum Collective Investments and recently was the CEO of Momentum Money.

Florbela Yates

Managing Director
Equilibrium Investment Management (Pty) Ltd

Florbela Yates (Flof) began her career in November 1993 as a consultant with Alexander Forbes in the health care division. She spent six years there before transferring to Investment Solutions as a senior marketing executive. After 13 years with the group, she joined RMB International as the company’s head of institutional business in SA. She then joined STANLIB Multi-Manager, where she was involved in growing institutional assets, product development and institutional reporting. She later joined Hollard Investments as an investment specialist consultant to the company’s investment team for a period of three years. Since January 2017, Flof’s role has been as head of Equilibrium previously Momentum Investment Consulting (MIC), an independent discretionary fund manager in the Momentum Metropolitan group. She has a BCom (Economics, Business Finance and Marketing) degree and is a CFP professional.

Thabo Maphosa

Senior Business Consultant 
Creative Zone

Thabo Maphosa is a seasoned Senior Business Consultant at Creative Zone in Dubai, where he leverages his extensive expertise in market entry strategy and execution. With a strong background in various sectors, he brings a unique perspective to his role. At Creative Zone, Thabo specialises in guiding clients through the complexities of business setup and growth in the UAE. His focus on strategic market entry, fiscal efficiency, and corporate structuring ensures that businesses not only thrive but also adapt to the ever-evolving landscape.

Thabo is dedicated to providing customised solutions that address the specific needs of entrepreneurs and investors. His client-focused approach and insightful guidance have empowered numerous clients to achieve their goals, paving the way for sustainable success. Thabo’s passion for fostering innovation and creating impactful business relationships makes him a valuable asset to the Creative Zone community.

Dev Mitra

Managing Partner
Matrix Venture Studio

Dev Mitra is a lawyer with over 16 years of experience specialising in ITES commercial contracting, software licensing, and technology commercialisation. Having worked across Australia, the United States, and India, he brings a strong international perspective to structuring deals, protecting intellectual property, and enabling technology-driven businesses to scale globally. His ability to combine legal precision with business creativity has allowed him to bridge the gap between compliance requirements and real-world innovation.

At Matrix Venture Studio, where he serves as Managing Partner, Dev leads the innovation and venture-building initiatives of the portfolio. He partners with founders to transform early-stage ideas into scalable, market-ready ventures, advising on product design, commercialisation strategies, and sustainable growth models. His role emphasises execution and user experience, ensuring that startups are not only legally sound but also positioned for long-term success in competitive markets.

In addition to venture building, Dev is engaged in the investment migration space, supporting entrepreneurs and investors with business relocation, global expansion, and cross-border market entry. He collaborates with accelerators, incubators, and venture networks to help startups secure approvals, develop prototypes, and establish sustainable operations abroad. His expertise in structuring, capitalisation, and commercialisation plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth soft-landing for globally mobile businesses.

With a deep passion for design thinking and product innovation, Dev integrates creativity into every aspect of his work. His approach fosters resilient, forward-looking startups that thrive at the intersection of law, technology, and global markets.

Dali Ngalo

Director & Attorney
Simplex Law

Dali Ngalo is a legal professional specializing in corporate commercial compliance and cross-border advisory, with a focus on construction law and the establishment of trusts and companies to safeguard wealth for high-net-worth individuals and international businesses operating in South Africa. With extensive experience in negotiating and managing complex contracts—including EPC, FIDIC, O&M, TSC, lender, and employment agreements — Dali delivers strategic counsel that enables smooth project execution while mitigating legal and financial risk.

Dali has developed significant expertise in structuring trusts and corporate entities tailored to the needs of foreign investors in South Africa. This includes providing guidance on regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth preservation strategies, ensuring that clients are well positioned to protect and grow assets across jurisdictions more specifically in South Africa.

Willem Du Preez

Director
Intercontinental Trust Ltd.

Willem du Preez is a Director of Intercontinental Trust Ltd. in South Africa primarily focusing on assisting South African and global Clients with their requirements for international expansion. Intercontinental Trust is located in Mauritius, Seychelles, Singapore and Dubai.

Willem is an experienced consultant assisting companies with their expansion into Africa, providing assistance with the implementation of the company’s strategic objectives. This includes but is not limited to providing input into business strategy and structuring, incorporating and maintaining corporate structures globally, compliance with tax and legal requirements and managing business risk.

He has experience in the core aspects of starting, operating and maintaining business in Africa and helps clients to find sustainable solutions to the challenges that are usually encountered when venturing into a new business territory, particularly in Africa. He is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa), Registered Auditor (South Africa) and a Trust and Estate Practitioner.

Philippe May

Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

The Honourable Philippe A. May is the Swiss-Singaporean founder of EC Holdings. He is a qualified Associate Financial Planner (AFPTM) and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council and the Financial Planner Association of Singapore. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) and an Executive Diploma in International Diplomatic Law for Honorary Consuls from UNITAR, Geneva, Switzerland, Philippe has extensive experience in Diplomacy, Private Banking, Insurance, and Residence and Citizenship Planning.

After completing his high school education and national service in the Swiss army as an infantryman, Philippe began his career at the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX in Zurich. He then worked for Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas in Zurich, Switzerland, and later as Vice President for EFG Bank in Singapore. From 2016-2021, he was the Head of Asia-Pacific of the investor migration advisory firm Arton Capital. Philippe has been featured in various financial industry media including Bloomberg, BBC, CNN, and the Daily Telegraph. He is also a Robb Report Singapore Thought Leader and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. He has been a speaker and panelist for various investor migration and financial industry conferences.

Philippe has been a citizen of Singapore since 2008 and he has been accredited as the Honorary Consul of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Singapore since 2011 (www.mfa.gov.sg). Philippe speaks Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish. He is the founder of a cigar club, an avid ornithologist, a hiker, and a reader of classical literature.

Ian Casolani

Managing Director
Belair Property

Ian Casolani was born in 1974 and graduated from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) in 1998. He is the Managing Director of Belair Property, a company he has been instrumental in developing and growing over the past 30 years, which is now recognised as one of the leading players in the real estate industry.

Over the years, Ian has also been involved in various property developments in Malta and is a firm believer in the long-term potential of the local property market.

He has served as a council and board member of the Malta Chamber for several years, as well as a past President of the Federation of Estate Agents (FEA), which he was also involved in since its inception. Through this, he has been regularly active in discussions with the various administrations over the years on schemes and policies related to the property Sector.

Ian was also a founder director of an International Property Fund licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority, involved in developing residential property, primarily along the Croatian coastline, for several years.

Ian is married with two children and is passionate about sailing, which he does his best to enjoy in his free time.

Nadia Read Thaele

Founder
LIO Global

Nadia Read Thaele is an entrepreneur and investor with a strong global outlook. She is the Founder of LIO Global, a boutique investment migration advisory firm that has been assisting African investors with residency and citizenship by investment for over 11 years.

Nadia established LIO Global in 2014 after identifying the growing need among South African and African families for independent, expert guidance through the complex world of investment migration. Today, LIO Global is a trusted name in the industry, known for delivering consistent results, strategic insights, and maintaining long-term client relationships built on transparency and trust in helping families become global citizens. To date, they have delivered over 250 passports for the Caribbean alone.

With a background in finance and trade, combined with extensive personal experience living abroad, Nadia brings a strategic, international perspective to her work. She and her team specialise in the European residency and Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programmes, with a particular focus on Grenada, a popular choice for South African families seeking enhanced global mobility and opportunity.

Having advised hundreds of South African clients, Nadia has a deep understanding of the local market and the practical strategies that work best for families looking to diversify internationally.

In addition to her work at LIO Global, Nadia is the co-founder of AGMS, where she plays a key role in guiding business strategy in the healthcare sector. She is also passionate about entrepreneurship and supporting women in business, founding the Ladies Power Club, a platform that connects and empowers female entrepreneurs.

John Dunn

Group Director
Sable International

John Dunn is an international expert in citizenship, residency, and global mobility strategy. As Group Director at Sable International, he leads the firm’s citizenship and immigration division, advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and global investors on multi-jurisdictional migration and investment pathways.

With over 15 years of experience, John has built a reputation for delivering strategic, compliant, and future-ready mobility solutions across the UK, EU, Caribbean and the US. His team works at the intersection of immigration, wealth management, and cross-border structuring, helping clients expand their global footprint.

Demetre E. Katsouris

Managing Partner
Katsouris Law Firm

Demetre Katsouris is a bilingual Greek–South African lawyer born in Johannesburg, South Africa. A dual national, he has pursued an international education across South Africa, Greece, and the United Kingdom, and holds an LLB in Law, an LLM with distinction in European Law, and an MSc in Business. Having represented clients from over 30 nationalities, his deep engagement with politics and sensitivity to European Union legislation from a democratic perspective shaped his early legal career and approach.

As an attorney based in Glyfada, Greece, Demetre partners with Greca Homes on real estate development projects across the country, providing legal services that integrate legal precision with strategic insight. He has advised and represented both private individuals and large institutions, with his law firm strategically focused on real estate law, covering all aspects of the sector — including construction, development, management, hotels, residential, and commercial projects — and offering nationwide expertise. The firm provides a comprehensive range of distinct services, including the Greek Golden Visa program, tax consulting and planning, corporate legal services, and company formation, setup, and management, as well as comprehensive guidance for non-EU and international investors entering the Greek market — from residency and taxation to education and beyond. Demetre’s commitment to excellence, cross-border collaboration, and comprehensive client support continues to shape the evolving landscape of law and investment in Greece.

Alongside his legal practice, Demetre pursues his passion for education by running a robotics
and small polytechnic engineering school for children. This parallel endeavour reflects his enduring interest in engineering and automotive innovation, combining learning with practical
application while complementing his primary work as a lawyer.

Attila Kadikoy

Managing Director
Levantine & Co

Attila Kadikoy is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Levantine & Co., a boutique discretionary wealth management and investment advisory firm specialising exclusively in offshore investing for high-net-worth individuals.

Established to meet the increasing demand for transparent and globally diversified solutions, Levantine & Co. operates across Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa, offering cross-border investment management and structuring advice to entrepreneurs, families, and internationally mobile professionals.

The firm’s mission is to assist clients in shifting from creating wealth to preserving it over the long term through careful, multi-jurisdictional strategies. Using an open-architecture platform, Levantine & Co. provides access to top-tier solutions, allowing for genuinely independent portfolio construction customised to each client’s goals.

Under the joint leadership of Attila and his colleague and Chief Investment Officer, Laurent Joly, the firm combines institutional-grade investment discipline with a highly personalised approach that incorporates offshore pensions, trust planning, and global asset allocation. Each client relationship is managed with discretion, transparency, and a focus on aligning investment strategy with long-term legacy and succession objectives.

With over 25 years of experience in international financial markets, Attila continues to guide Levantine & Co.’s growth, ensuring the firm remains a trusted partner for those seeking to protect and grow their wealth across borders.

Sara Outeiro

Head of Business Development 
NSM Lawyers

Sara Outeiro is Head of Business Development at NSM Lawyers, a leading Portuguese law firm specialising in immigration services to Portugal and residency-by-investment. With more than 10 years of experience in Portugal’s Golden Visa and investment migration sector, Sara has worked with over a thousand families and investors from around the world, guiding them through every stage of their relocation journey, from investment/real estate selection to residency and citizenship approval.

Her expertise spans immigration services, investment structuring, and international partnerships, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how global mobility and legal frameworks intersect in Portugal. At NSM Lawyers, she is responsible for building and managing strategic alliances with clients, advisors and financial professionals worldwide, ensuring each client receives a tailored and seamless experience that aligns with both their personal and investment goals.

Sara’s professional background in cross-border client relations and her ability to navigate legal requirements and cultural contexts have made her a regular presence in the investment migration industry. Through her work at NSM Lawyers, Sara continues to strengthen the firm’s position as a trusted partner for global investors, combining technical expertise with a client-centred approach that prioritises transparency, trust, and long-term success.

Larry Cooke

Head of Legal
Binance Africa

Since joining Binance in August 2023, Larry has been instrumental in guiding the company through the evolving regulatory landscape across Africa. With his extensive legal expertise, he ensures that Binance’s operations align with regional and global compliance standards, focusing on fostering responsible innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

Before joining Binance, Larry served as Lead Legal Counsel at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing legal matters related to SARB’s subsidiaries, including the South African Mint Company and Prestige Bullion. Larry also provided legal counsel for SARB’s FinTech, SADC (Southern African Development Community), FinSurv (Financial Surveillance), and Corporate Services divisions. He demonstrated strong leadership as Chairman of SARB’s Under-35s group, where he championed initiatives aimed at nurturing young talent within the organisation.

Before his tenure at SARB, Larry spent over six years at Absa Group, holding various senior legal roles. As Senior Legal Counsel, he provided commercial legal advice on procurement, technology, and operations. He also played a key role in driving cultural transformation at Absa as the Culture Lead, where he led enterprise-wide initiatives to align organisational culture with strategic objectives. Earlier in his career, Larry was a Legal Counsel at Absa and a Candidate Attorney at Webber Wentzel, where he gained valuable experience in employment, banking, finance, and regulatory practices.

Larry holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Company Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial and Business Law. His legal acumen and leadership experience make him a key asset to Binance as he navigates the complexities of regulatory compliance and blockchain innovation across Africa.

Christos Vardikos

Attorney at law
Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Christos Vardikos is an Athens-based Attorney at Law and the Consul a.h. for the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Hellenic Republic, acting also as Special Advisor to the Honourable Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica for Maritime Affairs. He is the President of the Greek Consular Corps. He is a Member of the Athens Bar Association, accredited to the Supreme Court. He manages the boutique law firm Vardikos & Vardikos with offices in Cyprus, Dominica and Saint Lucia. He is a Government Authorised Agent / Service Provider for the Citizenship By Investment Program of Dominica, and Service Provider / Promoter for Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Lucia and the recently launched Nauru Citizenship Programs. For Dominica, he provides a variety of post-citizenship services ranging from tax ID to domiciliation services. The Athens office is active in the Golden Visa, FIP and Non-Dom Programs, assisting Agents and direct clients to choose from any developer the most suitable property, providing A-Z Legal Services at a flat rate fee.

Yury Tananaev

Head of Residency
AE Business Advisors

Yury Tananaev is an accomplished Account Manager at AE Business Advisors in Malta. With a wealth of experience in sales and private and corporate clients’ advisory, Yury has been instrumental in managing client relationships and providing comprehensive services. Yury’s expertise spans corporate and personal taxation, as well as residency and citizenship by investment, making Yury a versatile and knowledgeable professional.

At AE Business Advisors, Yury specialises in residency by investment, guiding clients through Malta’s various residency programmes, including the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), the Global Residence Programme (GRP) and the Citizenship by Merit. Yury’s deep understanding of these programmes ensures that clients receive tailored solutions to meet their residency and business needs, making the relocation process smooth and efficient.

Yury’s client-centric approach and extensive knowledge of Malta’s business landscape have earned Yury a reputation for excellence. Yury is known for providing personalised advice and support, ensuring that each client’s unique requirements are met. This dedication to client satisfaction has made Yury a valuable asset to the AE Business Advisors team.

In addition to residency by investment, Yury’s role involves maintaining existing client relationships, upselling and cross-selling services, and generating new sales leads through client referrals and networking. Yury’s ability to navigate complex business environments and provide strategic advice has been key to the success of many clients.

Jane Oseeva

Vice-President of Business Development
Arton Capital

Jane Oseeva, Vice-President of Business Development at Arton Capital, brings over two decades of experience in financial services and investment management across Russia, the CIS, and the Middle East. With a proven track record advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices, she specialises in alternative investments and cross-border portfolio strategies. Her deep industry insight and commitment to client success make her a valued member of Arton Capital’s leadership team.

Sonia Sidhu

Senior Associate
Green and Spiegel LLP

Sonia is a Senior Associate with over 13 years of experience in immigration law, focusing on business and investment immigration. She advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations on establishing and expanding Canadian operations through key immigration pathways. Sonia has extensive experience with the Start-Up Visa Program, PNP entrepreneur streams, and corporate mobility strategies that support the transfer of executives and specialized talent. Her practice focuses on facilitating business growth and cross-border investment, offering strategic guidance to clients in the technology, automotive, transportation, and infrastructure sectors seeking to build a long-term presence in Canada.