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Mr. Habli is the Group CEO of Eastern Fortune Investments LLC (EFI), where he has been instrumental in expanding the company's investment portfolio, contributing to the development of a large-scale financial portfolio through strategic M&A transactions and ventures across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and Africa. His leadership has driven EFI's remarkable growth, supported by a strong team he assembled.

With over a decade of experience in M&A, capital markets, and corporate law, Mr. Habli worked extensively in top private banks and law firms in Switzerland and the UAE. From 2016 to 2023, he founded and led Bellevue Zurich Advisory, a firm specializing in private wealth management and family office advisory services in Zurich and Dubai.

Mr. Habli holds a strong academic background in international business and capital markets law, with studies from Zurich University, Lucerne University, and Singapore Management University. He also regularly lectures on business negotiations and entrepreneurship at leading universities across Switzerland, the Middle East, and Africa.

Varun Bansal, our esteemed Chief of Staff to Mr. Gill, brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic approach to our fintech company. With a Bachelor's degree in IT, Varun possesses a solid foundation in technology, which proves invaluable in navigating the intricacies of our industry. His entrepreneurial spirit infuses innovation into our operations, driving us towards new horizons.

Varun's unique strengths extend beyond his technical proficiency. His innate knack for languages and extensive travel experience lend an international perspective to our global operations. This invaluable skill set allows him to effortlessly bridge cultural gaps, facilitating seamless collaborations and partnerships in our diverse ecosystem.

Varun's multifaceted skill set and entrepreneurial drive make him an integral part of our leadership team, propelling our fintech company towards continued success and innovation.

Dr. Aman Sharma is the Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Fortune Investments, overseeing accounting, FP&A, treasury, business support, financial reporting and tax functions.

With over 18 years of experience in corporate finance and transaction advisory across North America, Asia-Pacific, and the MENA region, he has a proven track record in executing complex financial transactions. Previously a Partner at Baker Tilly JFC in the Middle East, Dr. Sharma led cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and capital market engagements for private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and mid-sized enterprises.

A CFA charter holder, he holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from SP Jain School of Global Management in Australia.

In his role as Chief Investment Officer, Nikhil orchestrates all investment operations for the Family Office, leveraging his MBA and a robust background in financial services with leading institutions such as ICICI, Standard Chartered, & BNP Paribas. He has also excelled as Head of BFSI for the MEASA region at Frost & Sullivan and as CEO of Amicorp Capital DIFC.

Nikhil adopts a proactive and strategic approach at EIF, evaluating key family business opportunities that align with the organization’s visionary goals. A dynamic and results-driven, Nikhil is focused on advancing the Family Office’s mission through groundbreaking, sustainable, and transformative strategies that propel growth and scalability, ensuring a resilient and prosperous future.

Leonie is an experienced adviser to entrepreneurs and family offices who spent most of her career with PwC as a partner in London and then the Middle East. She is now Managing Director with Sanctuary, a boutique advisory firm with offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and which is now part of the Summit Group.

Her technical area of expertise is UK and, more recently, UAE taxation, but she now spends most of her time advising clients, including family offices, on structures designed for asset protection and succession planning. In addition, she works closely with clients looking to introduce best corporate governance practices into their businesses.

Mr. Rakesh Khanna is an Advisor and mentor to the group. As a member of the management team, he advises the group on financial matters, business strategy and corporate structuring. Mr. Khanna is an experienced and highly successful Chartered Accountant with over 35 years of experience in industry and consulting. He qualified in 1986 and was the CFO of a leading multinational travel and tours company.

He set up his own boutique CA firm and consulting company in 2002. With his extensive experience, mature business perspective and strong professional skills, he has a proven track record of successfully handling complex and challenging assignments for clients across various fields.

Mr. Khanna brings expertise in advising clients on new initiatives, financial and growth strategies. He is on the board of several companies, has been a mentor to several start-ups and is also an angel investor. His strength lies in business planning, business processes, internal audit, accounting, internal controls, finance and regulatory compliances. As a business leader, Mr. Khanna does not settle for mediocrity, has an eye for detail and strives for excellence.