LEADERSHIP
AKF Holdings is led by professionals contributing perspectives across investment management, technology, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, strategy and governance.
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE
Investors.
Operators.
Partners.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
AKF combines investment management, artificial intelligence, technology, strategic growth and business transformation experience across an internationally connected team.
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Investor - Portfolio Manager - Technology Entrepreneur
Dubai and New York
More than two decades across investment management, technology, corporate finance, strategic investments and entrepreneurship.
Director
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Executive
Metro Manila, Philippines
Data science and AI leadership across banking, telecommunications, investment management, technology and engineering.
Director
Technology, Engineering & Business Transformation Executive
Hong Kong SAR
Nearly three decades across aerospace, engineering, construction technology, consulting, operations and drone technologies.
Director
Growth, Technology & Strategic Partnerships Executive
Australia and Asia-Pacific
More than 20 years of leadership experience across technology, telecommunications, cybersecurity, partnerships and international market development.
Director
Corporate, Institutional & Private Banking Executive
Singapore
Nineteen years at HSBC across corporate, institutional and private banking, credit structuring, trade finance and investment advisory.
BOARD & ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS
AKF brings together investment, artificial intelligence, technology, growth and transformation perspectives to support thoughtful oversight and long-term development.
Director
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Executive
Vice President - Data Scientist, JPMorganChase
Metro Manila, Philippines
Lance is a data science and artificial intelligence professional with more than a decade of multidisciplinary experience across banking, telecommunications, investment management, technology, economic research, engineering and industrial operations.
His career includes senior data science and AI leadership at Smart Communications, investment portfolio management at SM Investments and data engineering at Novare Technologies.
Director
Technology, Engineering & Business Transformation Executive
Senior Technology Consultant, Dronesurvey Asia
Hong Kong SAR
Kelvin is a technology, engineering, business development and transformation professional with a career spanning aerospace, engineering, construction technology, consulting, operations and emerging drone technologies.
He began as a Professional Engineer with Airbus before moving through consulting, entrepreneurship, commercial leadership and technology implementation across international environments.
Director
Growth, Technology & Strategic Partnerships Executive
National Growth & Partnerships Director, REND Tech
Australia and Asia-Pacific
Ifthekhar is an internationally experienced growth, technology and strategic partnerships executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
His career spans managed technology services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, enterprise account management and international market development, including experience with VEON, Orascom Telecom and the Singtel ecosystem.
Director
Corporate, Institutional & Private Banking Executive
Vice President - Corporate & Institutional Banking, HSBC
Singapore
Faizal is a corporate, institutional and private banking professional with a 19-year career at HSBC spanning relationship management, credit structuring, financial solutions and investment advisory.
His experience covers mid-market and large corporate clients across manufacturing, shipping, commodities trading, logistics and professional services, alongside private banking for high-net-worth clients in the Malaysia market.
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