With over 20 years of transformative experience in the finance, commodities, and IT industries, Rishi currently serves as the chairman of SEC Group & PALM HOLDINGS. This well-renowned conglomerate engages in a variety of business sectors, including the sale of physical gold and silver bullion, gold mining, refining, property development, financial brokerages, IT services, hospitality, and food.
Rishi's expertise in the finance industry, particularly in OTC FX and exchange derivative products, has been the cornerstone of his illustrious career. He is a passionate business builder and organizational leader, consistently delivering impressive results across various entrepreneurial ventures.
His dedication and proven track record in driving sales growth have been pivotal to his success. Rishi is a true asset to any business he is part of, with his 20 years of unparalleled experience in the financial industry underscoring his passion for business building.
Rishi excels at identifying and capitalizing on synergies across the diverse businesses he manages, leveraging his vast experience and knowledge to lead SEC Group to continued success.
Highly experienced in precious metal commodity broking, in particular the gold and silver sectors, he has spent over 12 years across various facets of the business including trading technologies, bullion and precious metals investment advice and commodity dealing, which he has been doing very successfully for the last seven years.
Alongside his commodity dealing, he has focused his wide range of entrepreneurial skills on the establishment and development of a number of exciting new business ventures - he is the co-founder of one of Dubai's leading bullion dealers and a number of bespoke companies that offer 'state of the art' solutions and high quality customer service to an increasing client base.
Manit is a seasoned leader with a global perspective, having lived and worked in six countries across four continents. His drive for strategy and innovation fuels his passion for high growth, always seeking opportunities to create value and make a meaningful impact.
Throughout his career, Manit has held Executive Management and Board positions in a wide range of industries, including Mining and Refining, Education Publishing and EdTech, Investment banking, Financial services, Aviation, Thermal and Renewable Energy, Printing and Paper, among others. His ability to drive successful turnarounds in many of these industries is a testament to his focus on corporate culture, operational efficiency, financial discipline, and strategic acquisitions. Manit understands the significance of people within organizations and has nurtured inspired teams that propelled some of the companies he led to top 5 positions nationally and even globally.
Prior to founding Crescentia Innovo Investments and Advisors (CIIA), Manit served as the CEO of a prominent African mining group, affiliated with Global Emerging Markets (GEM), an alternative investment firm. During his nine-year association, this mining group underwent an impressive transformation, leading the group from the brink of bankruptcy and operating a single mine to becoming an eight-operation powerhouse. Under his leadership, the group achieved market leadership, boasting the largest gold production in Zimbabwe and ranking as the 5th largest private sector diamond producer worldwide.
Education has been a cornerstone of Manit's professional journey. He honed his leadership skills and strategic acumen at his alma mater, the prestigious Harvard Business School. Manit is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts in India (ICAI) and the ISACA in the USA. Furthermore, he holds an MSc in Finance, having studied at the LMBS and the London School of Economics. He went to school at Mayo College. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Manit finds immense joy and fulfillment in his role as a family man. For thirteen years, he has been happily married, blessed with two adorable children. Recognizing the significance of work-life balance, Manit made the decision to transition from his role at the GEM group after enjoying fourteen very enriching years with the firm, embracing the opportunity to start his own venture with CIIA.
Manit's extensive international experience, strategic acumen, and track record of driving turnarounds position him as a leader with a profound dedication to creating value and making a positive impact in any organization or industry he engages with.
Giuseppe is an international corporate lawyer advising an important portfolio of international clients mainly operating in Europe and Middle East In more than 25 years career navigating through several jurisdictions worldwide he gained an excellent knowledge in the field of international business consulting, international tax, company structuring, finance, AML and AFC services.
His main areas of practice are: Strategic and Commercial Advisory (B2B and B2G Relations), International Legal and Tax Consulting, Corporate and Trust Services, Re-domiciliation and Cross Border Mergers, Wealth Management, Compliance, AML and Financial Investigation Services.
Rajinder Singh Grewal, an experienced professional based in Toronto, Canada, is known for his strong analytical skills and expertise in business administration, financial services, and operations management. With a keen ability to foster professional relationships at all levels, he excels in leading high-performing teams to achieve collective goals and drive business growth.
Rajinder is adept at identifying anomalies, proposing solutions, and ensuring business continuity and profitability, with a proven track record of streamlining processes and delivering results within budget and time constraints.
Throughout his 25+ years career, Alexander has acquired extensive expertise in various fields at an international level. He started his journey in 1996 as an officer and Fighter Pilot in the Italian Air Force, before transitioning to the investment advisory sector in 2013.
Currently, he holds multiple positions. He is the Founder of ADB CAPITAL, a boutique Investment Advisory firm specializing in M&A and international Private Equity. The firm provides bespoke financial advisory services, tax planning, wealth & estate planning, and selected corporate services to HNWIs and families.
Additionally, Alexander is the Managing Partner at EC-Holdings, an international Investment Migration Advisory Group (www.ec-holdings.com). He is also a Partner at Nexor, a Financial Management & Advisory firm regulated in the Bahamas (www.nexor.am) with +$250 million AUM. Moreover, he works closely with Ephelia Group, a Swiss regulated Asset Management Platform (www.epheliacapital.com) with +€300 million AUM.
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