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. 

Francisco Martins
Partner
ActiveCap

Francisco has over 15 years of experience in private equity, capital markets, and asset management in Europe, the US, and Africa.

He developed his career at F&C Investments, investing in small and medium capitalizations in Portugal.

Previously, he was Director at ThirdWay a merchant banking firm, and worked at the Global Funding department at American Express in New York.

Degree in Economics from Nova SBE and MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

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.