Lydia
Coordination and Public Relations Manager
Lydia
Lydia has been working in the finance industry since 1992, beginning her career as a Financial Futures Sales/Trader. She transitioned into the hedge fund sector in 1997, where she has gained extensive experience over the years. Lydia has traveled extensively to the Middle East for over 25 years, marketing hedge funds to sovereign wealth funds, government pension funds, family offices, and banks. Her efforts have secured over $2 billion in assets under management. Lydia previously worked with Mount Street Investment Management, Coronation Asset Management, and held banking roles at BNP and IBJ International.
In 2020, Lydia was asked to establish a UK investment office for a prominent Middle Eastern royal family member. She continues to leverage her vast experience and invaluable connections to source real estate, private equity investments, and hedge fund opportunities for her client base.
Work Experience:
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Over 30 years of experience in finance and investment, with a focus on hedge funds and asset management. -
Marketing hedge funds to sovereign wealth funds, government pension funds, family offices and banks, securing investments in excess of $2 billion. -
Establishing an investment office in the UK for a member of the Middle Eastern royal family. -
Leading a project to support women in the Middle East through financial education and developing an educational app for wealth management clients. -
Professional experience with leading firms such as Mount Street Investment Management and Coronation Asset Management, as well as banking experience with BNP and IBJ International. -
Building a strong network of relationships in the Middle East to secure investment opportunities in real estate, private equity and hedge funds.
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30 years of experience