Leadership Team

Our experienced leadership team combines strategic vision with operational excellence to drive sustainable growth across all our businesses.

Sarah Johnson

Shaji Yohanan

Chairman

Leading the group's strategic vision and A senior and seasoned businessman with over 35 years’ experience in highly challenging markets like Asia, Australia, Europe and Middle East. An excellent marketing and sales negotiator. He is passionate in achieving target goal and driving the team to success

Michael Chen

Sumer Jain

Group Mentor

Possessing over four decades of varied expertise his involvement extends many industries including healthcare, wellness, education, entertainment & media, e-commerce, agriculture & animal husbandry, equity as assets, virtual finance, renewable energy and start-up enterprises. specializes in restructuring business models and financial records to make them more attractive to potential investors. With over 30 years of experience in the capital markets, Sumer has built a trusted network of venture capitalists and private equity investors who rely on his keen evaluation and recommendations.

Emily Rodriguez

Sahaj Yohanan

Vice Chairman

A young, talented graduate with a keen interest in international trade and finance. He has been instrumental in bringing new ideas to the company that helped it improve its processes and reduce costs. He has good communication skills, knowledge of e-commerce, and technical skills, good interpersonal skills to get to a sound decision for the betterment of the organization.

David Thompson

Sarthak Jain

VP – Revenue and Strategy

30 years young - entrepreneurial spirited individual who believes in the process of learning, Avenue of work covers Administration, Advisory, Trading of commodities and Equity, Banking, PR Marketing communication, etc. Currently working on India's first socio-economic model of Dairy Farming and Organic Agriculture. The purpose is to balance the gap between rural-urban, nature-humans and conventional-innovation.

David Thompson

Bonna Nunez

Group Financial Officer

A professional expertise with more than 25 years relevant of experience in multi-national company set-up like Inchcape Shipping Services and Microsoft. Outstanding in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Adept in negotiation and presentation skills. Efficient to provide oversight and leadership in executing projects in a smooth track. Innovative and passionate with good interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

David Thompson

Nabilah Tyebally

Group Strategic Officer

Nabilah brings 20 years of international experience to the business. Throughout their career, she has thrived in environments that leverage a rich entrepreneurial spirit to continuously innovate and improve the consumer journey. By fostering a deep understanding of customer needs, she has a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that consistently add value and elevate the overall customer experience.

David Thompson

Sanjay Tamhane

VP – Strategy & Finance

A professional with more than 35 years relevant of experience in various sectors like construction, banking, trade, manufacturing etc. Outstanding in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.Adept in negotiation and presentation skills. Efficient to provide oversight and leadership in executing projects in a smooth track. Innovative and passionate with good interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

David Thompson

Salim Saiyed

VP – Revenue and Strategy

A senior Management professional with 35 years of corporate experience and extensive international exposure across regions including Asia and Africa, Seasoned sales and marketing professional. Career includes successful tenures at leading companies such as Xerox, Godrej & Boyce, and Canon, among others.

David Thompson

Yogesh Patadia

Director

Holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree, an MBA, and a Diploma in Interior Design. He has worked on diverse projects and collaborated with several leading corporate companies in Mumbai, delivering innovative, functional, and aesthetically refined interior solutions. His expertise lies in creating spaces that balance design, practicality, and brand identity. Coming from a business oriented family, he carries forward an entrepreneurial legacy with professionalism, integrity, and a client-centric approach.

David Thompson

Nolasco Paul

Director

Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international trade. Established cross-trading business in minerals (iron ore, coal, manganese) between India, Indonesia, and China. Expanded to include cement and bitumen trading between Pakistan and Dubai. Skilled in negotiation, contract execution, letter of credit understanding, vessel chartering, and ensuring profitable shipments. Built strong customer and supplier bases in various commodities.

David Thompson

Alex Indrajit Lovell

Director

Alexis Indrajit Lovell is a Chartered Management Accountant and is qualified in Business Administration. He also holds an honorary MBE (Most Distinguished Order of the British Empire) award. In May 2012 he was appointed to the board of the Union Bank of Colombo. He is a stakeholder of an upcoming apartment complex in Colombo. The developers named "The One" market their luxury apartments to Sri Lankans living abroad and foreign investors. Alexis Indrajit Lovell is listed as shareholder of Ben Holdings which has recently acquired 60 percent of shares in EAP Broadcasting Company which operates the television channel Swarnavahini. Lovell is a past pupil of St. Patricks' College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

David Thompson

Shahin Mohammad

Director

Shahin Mohamed is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience across multiple sectors including hospitality, wholesale and retail, sea transportation, construction, and international shipping. Beginning his career as Director of International Purchasing and Shipping at Sultans Trading, he played a pivotal role in the successful development of the iconic Reethi Rah resort. Currently, he is a strategic partner and shareholder in several ventures including: • Browns Ari Resort and the developing Browns Raa Resort, in partnership with Sri Lanka’s leading Browns Hotels & Resorts, • Lotem Maldives Pvt Ltd, an international shipping and logistics company operating across Maldives, Canada, and Sri Lanka.

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