Derren Hayden Joseph
Chair of the Tax Working Group for Moores Rowland

Derren has successfully completed the Comparative Tax Program at Harvard University and is an EA (Enrolled Agent). As an EA, he has been admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to represent taxpayers in all 50 states and internationally. He has 2 Master’s Degrees in Economics and a Certified Diploma from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK).

Derren has also done Executive Education with Columbia Business School in New York City and has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London. He is: 

⦁ Chair of the Tax Working Group for Moores Rowland in the Asia Pacific (offices in 18 countries)
⦁ Chair of the Asian Branch of the International Business Structuring Association.
⦁ A member of the Briefing Group advising The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of the City of London on current and emerging international tax issues.

He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert, and the (Trinidad) Guardian. And has given “in-person” seminars on tax issues in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Indonesia, Spain, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Portugal, Hong Kong, the UAE, and the Caribbean

Derren enjoys writing and has published 3 books on taxation, one of which was an Amazon Best Seller in 2020.

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed
Chairman of the Board
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed, a dynamic entrepreneur hailing from Antigua & Barbuda, serves as a driving force in various fields. Appointed as Chairman of the Board for the Citizenship by Investment Programme of Antigua & Barbuda and non-resident Ambassador to Italy, Hadeed embodies an unwavering commitment to progress.

With a career spanning 38 years, Hadeed’s versatile ventures underscore his enterprising spirit. His achievements include the establishment of seven thriving restaurants and engagement in diverse sectors encompassing marine sales and service, fashion, manufacturing, imports, and distribution. As a registered Agent for the CIP, he has evolved into a property development and management maven, curating an impressive villa estate portfolio that includes properties owned by esteemed fashion icon Giorgio Armani. A standout accomplishment is the creation of the South Point Antigua, an avant-garde 23-unit boutique condo hotel nestled in the historic enclave of English Harbour.

Educated at the University of Florida, Hadeed graduated with a degree in Business (Marketing). He further enriched his expertise by delving into fashion design at Milan’s prestigious Istituto Marangoni. Fluent in English and Italian, he commands a versatile linguistic arsenal, extending to French and Arabic and has travelled to more than 40 countries.

Hadeed’s journey exemplifies an individual who continually bridges cultures, sectors, and languages. His tenacity and acumen make him a pivotal figure in the landscape of entrepreneurship, investment, and diplomatic relations. 

Nuri Katz
Co-Founder and President
Apex Capital Partners Corp.

Nuri Katz is a 30-year veteran and leader in the investor immigration industry. He is a frequent commentator and contributor to global media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, CBS, and many others. He frequently opines on subjects pertaining to immigration policy, government affairs, citizenship matters, international investment, tax policy, and more. 

Nuno Serafim
Managing Partner
3 Comma Capital SCR

Nuno Serafim is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry. He is the founder of 3 Comma Capital, a company he established in 2022 alongside Robert and Patrick Hable. Prior to this venture, Nuno served as a board member and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at IM Gestão de Ativos (IMGA), the second-largest asset manager in Portugal, where he oversaw €3.4 billion in Assets under Management (AuM).

Nuno’s extensive career includes significant leadership roles in various reputable financial institutions. At Millenniumbcp/IMGA Asset Management, the largest independent asset manager in Portugal, he was a board member and CIO, where he made substantial contributions to the firm's growth and investment strategies. Before his tenure at IMGA, Nuno was the Head of Iberia at IG Markets, where he managed operations and market strategies across the Iberian Peninsula. He also held the position of Head of Portfolio Management at Espírito Santo Investment, further solidifying his expertise in investment management.

Throughout his career, Nuno has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a profound understanding of financial markets, consistently delivering superior investment performance and strategic growth. His experience and insights have made him a respected figure in the financial industry, known for his innovative approaches and commitment to excellence.

Nuno holds a key role in shaping the future of asset management through his work at 3 Comma Capital, where he continues to drive forward-thinking investment solutions and strategies.

Nisha Mc Intyre
Managing Director
My Grenada Solutions Inc.

Nisha Mc Intyre is a certified innovation specialist and marketing communications strategist with a penchant for human-centric design methodologies. Her experience as a marketer has been most impactful in the academia, destination tourism, and investment migration Industries. Her case study on Solutionism at Fortune 500 companies was a mainstay of the solutions marketing MBA syllabus at Hult International Business School, while her role as the local consultant for ICN-Artea in the diagnostic assessment of Grenada’s tourism Industry facilitated the 2022 development of the National Sustainable Tourism Development Plan for Grenada.

Since 2016, she has focused on the strategic development of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programmes – firstly, in Dominica, and now in Grenada, where she serves as the Managing Director of My Grenada Solutions Inc., a licensed marketing agent for Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. Prior to her entry into the investment migration industry, she served as the head of Marketing for the Americas at the Grenada Tourism Authority, overseeing successful marketing campaigns for Grenada’s largest source markets, as well as the introduction of JetBlue’s nonstop service to Grenada. A proud Grenadian, she currently sits as the head of marketing on the board of Reach Within, a non-profit organisation committed to helping children and youth in Grenada’s care homes overcome childhood trauma and transition into healthy adults.

Colin Bishop
Managing Director
Reef View Enterprises Ltd.

Colin Bishop is the founder and managing director of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. (RVE), which specializes in investment migration services, including Citizenship by Investment (CBI) and Residency by Investment (RBI), for clients around the world, and is the premier licensed local CBI agent in Grenada.

An entrepreneur at heart, his entrance into the investment migration industry started with the belief that the inflows from CBI could significantly transform and diversify Grenada’s economy. He thrives on the fast-paced nature of the business and making connections that would benefit both the clients and the islands’ economy.

In his downtime, he enjoys spending weekends on the beach with his four children or relaxing by the pool. He also enjoys a good book with his current top picks being “The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene or ‘Your Next Five Moves” by Patrick Bet-David.

Recently attaining a license to operate within St Lucia’s CBI program, He endeavors to continue growing within the industry with aspirations of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. becoming the region’s largest service provider of pre and post-migration services with expansion into the real estate sector.  

Simos Simillides
Commercial Director
Pafilia Property Developers

Simos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University in the US and an MBA in Marketing from Nova South-Eastern University in Florida.
He has been a valued member of the Pafilia family for almost twenty years, during which time he has held the positions of Sales Director, Sales and Marketing Director and most recently the position of the Commercial Director. His mission as Commercial Director is to maintain Pafilia’ s position as the Market Leader in Real Estate sales in Cyprus. He manages a multicultural team based in offices across the world, with the aim to penetrate new markets and create awareness of the many investment opportunities found in both Cyprus and Greece.

Stephan de Moraes
Managing Partner
Indico Capital Partners

Stephan de Moraes is the founder and Managing General Partner of Indico Capital Partners, a leading venture capital tech and sustainability-focused firm based in Portugal. He has invested in 5 unicorns over the last decade and is currently President of APCRI – the Portuguese Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.

Indico focuses on software as a service, artificial intelligence, web3, fintech, cybersecurity, digital, and climate tech companies, targeting investments at the Pre-Seed to Series B level. Founded in 2017, the team at Indico has backed or founded, in the last decade, the majority of the Portuguese global tech success stories, including 6 global unicorns. With a diversified background as an investment banker, consultant, entrepreneur, and CEO, he has lived in 8 countries and 4 continents over the last 27 years.

Stephan was formerly an Executive Board Member at Caixa Capital, a Private Equity and Venture Capital fund management company. He is also a former Advisor to the European Commissioner of Science and Innovation, Past Chairman of the European Venture Finance Network, Past Council Member of Invest Europe, and Board Member of the International Venture Club. He has been and is a Non-Executive Director and Board Observer in numerous companies.

He is co-chair of YPO Portugal (Young Presidents Organization), an Advisory Council Member of the Portuguese American Leadership Council (PALCUS), and Past President of the Harvard Club of Portugal. Appointed as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010, he holds a degree in Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Stephan is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English and French.

Rufus Gobat
Director
Caribbean Lifestyle Services Ltd.

Rufus Gobat is the co-owner and Director of Caribbean Lifestyle Services Ltd in Antigua that offers Citizenship by Investment in Antigua and Barbuda as well as a wide range of on-island concierge services. Rufus has developed and operated businesses throughout the Caribbean over the past 30 years, including one of the best-selling Real Estate developments under the Antigua Citizenship by Investment Programme Tamarind Hills. Rufus is also the co-owner and developer of Cap Maison Resort & Spa in St Lucia, one of the top five-star resorts in the region, and has been appointed a special economic envoy for Antigua by the Prime Minister of Antigua.

Jonathan Cardona
Chief Executive Officer
Residency Malta Agency

Jonathan Cardona is the CEO of Residency Malta Agency and a key player in Malta’s Residency and Citizenship by Investment (RCBI) sector. With a wealth of experience in programme development, process engineering, and due diligence, Jonathan has played a pivotal role in shaping the RCBI landscape. He holds an MBA from the University of Malta, which has given him a strong foundation in business management and  eadership. Before his current role, Jonathan served as the head of Community Malta Agency, the governmental body responsible for overseeing citizenship programmes in Malta. In this capacity, he was instrumental in managing and refining Malta’s citizenship processes, ensuring transparency and efficiency while meeting the country’s high standards for security and integrity. His strategic vision and in-depth knowledge have been crucial in steering these agencies to success, as Malta continues to be a leading destination for residency and citizenship investment. Jonathan’s hands-on approach and deep understanding of international investment migration have made him a respected figure within the global RCBI community. His ability to balance innovation with regulatory compliance has allowed him to spearhead initiatives that attract high-net-worth individuals from around the world, contributing to Malta’s growing economy and international profile. Jonathan remains dedicated to driving Residency Malta Agency forward while adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of global migration and investment opportunities.

Sibel Cayir-Allen
Managing Partner
Bridge Partners  

Sibel Cayir-Allen is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Bridge Partners Immigration, where she leads a dynamic team specializing in investment migration to the United Kingdom. Sibel is a registered UK immigration lawyer with an extensive background in financial regulation, family office solutions, and fiduciary services for corporate and private clients. As an immigrant herself, Sibel has a personal passion for assisting individuals and institutions with their immigration journeys. She focuses on the complex UK immigration legal framework, successfully helping numerous private and corporate clients establish themselves in the UK. Known for her ability to deliver unique, tailored client solutions, Sibel ensures that each client’s needs are met with precision and care. 

Van Carlson
Founder & CEO
SRA 831(b) Admin

Van Carlson is the Founder & CEO of SRA 831(b) Admin and has over 25 years of experience within the risk management industry. With a steadfast commitment to empowering trusted advisors and entrepreneurs through innovative risk solutions, Carlson has emerged as a thought leader in risk mitigation, frequently interviewed by top-tier media outlets, podcasts, industry events, and publications. Carlson has also spearheaded SRA to new heights, earning a spot on the Inc 5000 among other prestigious awards. Prior to founding SRA, Van ran his own property and casualty firm for 15 years and was awarded Presidents Council’s and other top-performing achievements during his tenure as a P&C Agent. In 2008, he saw the Great Recession hit his commercial business clients hard, and just like them, he was also affected by the sharp downturn in our economy. During this time, he realized there must be a better way to manage risk overall. From that desire to improve business operations for both himself and his clients, along with his extensive background in insurance, risk management, and finance, a mission to educate others about 831(b) Plans began and continues.

Elena Siapani
CEO
MIBS Group

Elena Siapani is the CEO of MIBS Group, leading the company’s investment strategy and overseeing its international operations, playing a pivotal role in its global business expansion.

She holds a master’s degree in Real Estate Finance & Valuation from Bayes Business School of London, formerly known as Cass Business School. This academic foundation provides her with a deep understanding of the complex financial aspects of the real estate industry. In 2023 she was featured in Fortune Greece’s “40 under 40” list in 2023, recognized for her innovation in the business field. At the heart of MIBS Group’s success lies the management of its real estate assets and new investment initiatives, with Elena demonstrating remarkable skill in acquiring and managing assets, ensuring the company’s financial growth and stability.

Having a clear set of ethics and values, Elena Shiapani is in favour of transformational leadership and fosters open communication and equal opportunities. Her commitment to engaging with stakeholders ensures that corporate objectives are not just articulated but realized collectively.

Blake Harris
Founding Principal
Blake Harris Law

Blake Harris is the founding principal of Blake Harris Law, specializing in offshore asset protection for clients worldwide. With extensive travel across over 40 countries, Blake has cultivated a robust global network, collaborating with trust companies, protectors, and bankers. An accomplished author and international speaker, he has educated numerous professionals through his continuing legal education lectures on asset protection and offshore planning.

Blake’s insights have been featured in prominent national publications, including Forbes, ABC, NBC, and Fox News, establishing him as a trusted voice in the industry. He has also amassed a significant social media following, further amplifying his influence.

Before founding his firm, Blake honed his expertise at one of America’s leading wealth management firms, advising high-net-worth clients on strategies to protect their assets. His dedication to helping families preserve their legacy led him to create a practice focused on tailored solutions and client peace of mind.

Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for five consecutive years and holding the AV® Preeminent™ Attorney designation, Blake exemplifies excellence in his field. He earned his finance degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida and now actively participates in the American Bar Association and International Bar Association. Based in Miami Beach, Blake enjoys traveling, ocean swimming, and Muay Thai training during his limited free time.

Paulo Caetano
Partner
Quadrantis Capital

Paulo Caetano is a highly experienced investor with an impressive track record spanning over 30 years. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of investment strategies, including venture capital (VC), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and infrastructure funds, both on a national and international scale. Paulo’s deep understanding of diverse financial landscapes has made him a sought-after leader in the investment world, where he has successfully identified and capitalized on high-potential opportunities.

Throughout his career, Paulo has demonstrated a keen ability to navigate complex financial markets, leveraging his extensive knowledge in M&A and infrastructure funds to drive significant value creation. His strategic insights and thorough analysis have enabled him to lead high-impact investments that deliver strong returns across various sectors and geographies.

In the past decade, Paulo has further broadened his investment portfolio by taking on the role of a business angel. In this capacity, he has dedicated his efforts to supporting early-stage ventures and mentoring young entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses and achieve long-term success. His hands-on approach and commitment to nurturing innovation have made him a key figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

With a wealth of experience in VC, M&A, and infrastructure investments, along with his active role as a business angel, Paulo Caetano brings invaluable financial acumen and strategic leadership to any management team, contributing to sustained growth and development.

João Koehler
Partner
Quadrantis Capital

João Koehler is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the industrial and technological sectors. João has demonstrated a deep understanding of business strategy, investment opportunities, and market growth throughout his career. His extensive background in identifying and executing M&A deals has solidified his reputation as a strategic leader in both industrial ventures and tech-driven businesses.

In addition to his professional achievements, João has played a prominent role in fostering entrepreneurship on a national scale. He served as President of ANJE (National Association of Young Entrepreneurs), where he actively supported and promoted young entrepreneurs across various industries. His leadership at ANJE showcased his commitment to nurturing innovation and helping emerging businesses thrive in competitive markets.

João’s entrepreneurial insight and business acumen have also been recognized in the public eye, as he was a member of the jury on the well-known television show “Shark Tank” where he evaluated and mentored aspiring entrepreneurs. This experience further highlights his ability to spot promising ventures and provide valuable guidance to those looking to scale their businesses.

With a diverse background in M&A, leadership, and entrepreneurship, João Koehler brings a wealth of expertise to the management team, helping drive growth and long-term success for the company.

Christopher Downing
Founder
DVSICAF

Christopher, as development adviser, has extensive property development experience that dates back over four decades. His skillsets include the planning, delivery, and marketing of development opportunities, as well as senior management and negotiation skills.

Christopher started his career in property as an East London Land Buyer with the UK’s largest house builder, then moved to a listed company as a London Land Buyer and Marketing Manager before finally becoming The National Land Buyer to a UK family office, operating a strategy of income and growth.

Christopher moved to Russia in 1992, where he developed the first new private retail building in Moscow since 1917. He was headhunted to become Deputy Head of Property for a newly privatised Russian State Bank, overseeing the facilities and asset management of the bank’s branches and assets in 182 cities and 11 time zones. He then held a senior management position in a Russian Company, where he was instrumental in planning six million square meters of office and logistics space in the Russian Federation.

Christopher moved back to the UK in early 2004, where he focused on the build-out of student accommodation. He traded social housing for Funds, ultimately creating a trading company with an annual turnover of over £90 million.

In 2021, Christopher moved to Italy to acquire and develop luxury lifestyle hotels, acquiring two conjoined redundant glass factories for development and creating the brand “ForeverGood Hotels”. Christopher is the driving force behind the Italian Investor Visa Initiative.

Safak Nervo
Chief Commercial Officer
Ando Living Group

Safak, the Chief Commercial Officer at Ando Living in Lisbon, brings over 16 years of extensive experience in the real estate sector. Her background spans market research, retail, office, residential, and investment funds. With an 8-year leadership tenure at CBRE Turkey across various departments, she has been specializing in Portugal’s Investment Immigration market for the past seven years, focusing on fundraising and tourist apartment sales since 2016.

Diogo Ferreira
Board adviser
Estoril 8023

Diogo Ferreira is a board adviser of the company Estoril 8023, the company where Hotel Invest, a Hospitality Venture Capital Portuguese Fund is investing.

Estoril 8023 operates today five famous luxury Portuguese hotels, such as the Palacio de Seteais Valverde Sintra, Hotel Valverde Lisbon the Intercontinental Hotel Estoril and expects to increase this number to a minimum of 20 operations in 3 years.

Diogo was involved in several leading positions such as the CEO of Sporting Lisbon, Program Director of the 4th Portuguese TV channel, TVI, Board member of MDC (a leading European Shopping mall company) and the Vale do Lobo Resort, one of the largest Portuguese Resorts.

Diogo was also involved for more than 10 years as President of the Portuguese Association of Resorts, the entity responsible for the creation of the Portuguese Golden Visa, back in 2012. 

Vasco Seabra Barreira
Partner
SBPS Legal

Vasco is a Portuguese Lawyer with vast experience in Immigration and Foreign Investment Advisory.

Vasco has a US Client base of more than 300 Clients which he represents in Portugal and abroad, providing a wide range of legal support in Immigration, Real Estate, Tax, Corporate Law, Litigation, amongst others.

Vasco is a Founding Partner at SBPS legal, a recently incorporated Boutique Law Firm based in Lisbon, where he is Co-Head of the Immigration Law and Real Estate Departments.

He was previously a Partner at CO Lawyers since 2019. 

Jason Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
Empowered Investor

Jason Hartman® is the CEO of Empowered Investor and Real Estate Tools. Starting with very little, Jason, while still in college at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while brokering properties for clients, he was investing in his portfolio along the way. Through creativity, persistence, and hard work, he soon joined the ranks of the top one percent of Realtors in the U.S. and in quick succession; earned several prestigious industry awards and became a young multi-millionaire.

Jason Hartman® has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. His companies help people achieve The American Dream of financial freedom by purchasing income property in prudent markets nationwide. Jason’s Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ is a comprehensive system providing real estate investors with education, research, resources, and technology to deal with all areas of their income property investment needs.

Gonçalo Santos
Head of Investor Realtions
Sharing Education Funds

With a robust international background and a proven track record in navigating global markets, Gonçalo currently leads Investor Relations at Sharing Education Funds, applying his expertise in strategic business development.

Having completed his studies at the London Business School and the Glion Institute in both London and Switzerland, Gonçalo developed a strong foundation in financial acumen and global business dynamics. His early career saw him thrive in high-paced international environments, gaining valuable experience in cities like Lisbon, Dubai, Barcelona, and London. Gonçalo’s expertise deepened during a transformative year in Bulgaria, where he joined a trading team focused on commodities markets. This period sharpened his skills in market analysis and risk
Management.

Upon returning to Portugal, Gonçalo embraced a leadership role at Sharing Education Funds as Head of Investor Relations, steering the Group’s business development direction.

Pedro Lino
CEO and CIO
Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA

Pedro Lino is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Optimize Investment Partners, SGOIC SA, a leading asset management company based in Portugal, and Optimize SICAV, its Luxembourg-based counterpart. In both firms, he serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer, playing a key role in shaping their investment strategies.

Pedro’s fascination with financial markets began early. By age 9, he was already tracking stock quotes on TV, and at 16, he made his first investments. By 26, he had acquired a stake in a Portuguese brokerage, which he later sold in 2021.

From January 2017 to August 2021, Pedro served on the Board of Directors of DIF Markets – Agente de Valores, a Uruguayan firm acquired from Saxo Bank A/S. In October 2018, he joined Optimize Investment Partners as Executive Director and later ascended to Chairman of the Board. In 2020, he was elected President of Optimize SICAV in Luxembourg.

Pedro is a Chartered Accountant, an Economist, and a founding member of the Portuguese Observatory of Compliance and Regulatory (OPCR), and a member of the prestigious Portuguese Diaspora Council, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic.

A graduate of Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics (1998), Pedro is also a respected voice in the financial media. He writes a biweekly opinion column for Jornal Económico regularly appears on television, radio, and digital platforms to discuss economic and financial matters.

Yassin Mohamdi
CEO and Managing Partner
THE BUYERS CIRCLE

Yassin Mohamdi is fluent in four languages, has had the honor of calling Paris, Marbella, and London his home over the years, and is now settled with family in Dubai – a true citizen of the world.

Mr. Mohamdi began his illustrious career with multinational conglomerates including ING Group and Caterpillar Financial until he discovered the power of Real Estate.

Having worked in Senior Management roles for over fifteen years, in some of the leading and most successful real estate brokerage firms globally, Mr. Mohamdi spent five of those years with property developer giant – DAMAC Properties – out of their London and Dubai offices, where he gracefully received recognition for his outstanding achievements and the prestigious award for Top Performer, Highest Single Value unit sold – leading to his admission to the 250 Million Club.

Mr. Mohamdi has personally guided private and institutional investors from different jurisdictions and countries worldwide, making successful and high-performing Real Estate investments, and currently garners one of the highest returning client ratios in the market.

A fully licensed international Real Estate professional, Mr. Mohamdi graduated from London Regents Business School in International Business and Marketing with Honors and is currently the CEO and Managing Partner of THE BUYERS CIRCLE – An international property investment and Real Estate brokerage firm that operates a multilingual, versatile and diverse team of like-minded professionals, straight from its global head offices in Dubai.

THE BUYERS CIRCLE provides direct access to exclusive developments worldwide and offers a turnkey service to those seeking premium ROI opportunities.