Team

David Malpass

Served as the 13th President of the World Bank Group (2019–2023), overseeing a $440 billion financial aid response to global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Led efforts to mobilize over $20 billion in aid to Ukraine and secured a $32 billion climate finance package in FY22.
Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for International Affairs (2017–2019), contributing to the Debt Transparency Initiative and the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA).
Chief Economist at Bear Stearns for over two decades, advising on global markets, and later founded his own economic consulting firm.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Colorado College and an MBA from the University of Denver, with advanced studies in international economics at Georgetown University.

Marik String

Former Acting Legal Adviser (General Counsel) of the U.S. Department of State (2019–2021), overseeing 375 attorneys, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
Played a key role in the Sudan-U.S. bilateral claims settlement, securing $335 million for victims of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings.
Represented the U.S. in major international cases, including Iran v. United States at the International Court of Justice.
Served as Deputy Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, advising on NATO, Russia, and EU relations.
Specialized in national security law and international disputes at WilmerHale LLP, with expertise in CFIUS and sanctions.
Holds a J.D. from Georgetown University, M.A. from the University of Vienna as a Fulbright Scholar, and a B.A. from Notre Dame

Bulent Aksu

Former Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance of Turkey (2018–2021), overseeing fiscal policies and public debt management.
Played a key role in enhancing Turkey’s financial cooperation with international bodies like the EU.
Chaired major Turkish institutions, including Turkcell and Export Credit Bank of Turkey, focusing on credit and international finance.
Served as CFO for leading companies such as Petkim, STAR Refinery, and Çalık Holding, gaining broad experience in financial management.
Advocated for the digital transformation of Turkey’s financial institutions to improve efficiency and transparency.
Holds a finance degree from Istanbul University and has over two decades of leadership in both public and private sectors

Michael R. Pompeo

70th U.S. Secretary of State (2018–2021) and Director of the CIA (2017–2018).
Served as a Member of Congress for 4 terms representing the State of Kansas.
Played a key role in brokering the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
Co-founded Thayer Aerospace and was president of Sentry International, an oilfield equipment company.
Graduated first in his class from West Point in 1986 and served as a U.S. Army cavalry officer. Later graduated from Harvard Law School

Christopher Yoshida

President and Chief Commercial Officer at Northern Data AG, leading in highperformance computing (HPC) infrastructure for AI, blockchain, and big data.
Over 20 years of experience in global finance, with senior roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank, including Managing Director and Head of Rates Distribution.
Served as Head of Capital Solutions at The Carlyle Group, creating innovative financing strategies across industries.
Since 2022, Yoshida has been instrumental in driving Northern Data’s growth and international expansion.
Active board member for companies such as Bottlepay Ltd., McLaren Technology Acquisition Corp., and Rodin Income Trust, Inc

Chalid Arrab

Founder of Lloyds Group and Lloyds Capital: A leader with an exceptional track record in driving global investments and strategic initiatives.
Strategic Visionary: Spearheading transformative growth and innovation, guiding the company’s global expansion in the investment landscape.
Industry Veteran: Extensive experience in managing high-stakes transactions across multiple sectors, with a vast and influential network

Leadership TEAM