Louis runs the investment management team at LNG Capital, leading idea generation across credit markets. As CIO, Louis oversees investment and directs the organization’s investment management decisions. He has over 30 years investment experience with expertise in government bonds, investment-grade, high-yield, distressed, and special situations. […]
Team Categories: Board of Advisors
Sofia Belcadi
Sofia Belcadi serves as the Senior Technology Adviser at UCEA, bringing extensive experience in technology strategy and implementation. In her role, she provides expert guidance on emerging technologies, oversees the development of innovative solutions, and ensures that UCEA remains at the forefront of technological advancements. Her leadership supports the organisation’s mission to deliver cutting-edge services […]
Douglas Haig
Douglas Haig serves as the Senior Real Estate Adviser at UCEA, bringing extensive experience in real estate strategy and operations. In his role, he provides expert guidance on property acquisitions, market analysis, and portfolio management, ensuring that UCEA’s real estate ventures are both strategic and profitable. His expertise supports the organization’s mission to optimize its […]
Susanne Chishti
Susanne Chishti serves as the Senior Fintech Adviser at UCEA, bringing over 25 years of industry expertise, including senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, Morgan Stanley, and Accenture. As CEO of FINTECH Circle, she leads Europe’s first angel network focused on fintech innovation. Susanne is also a bestselling author, having co-edited “The FINTECH […]
Antoine Bourrier
Antoine Bourrier serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Life Sciences sector, providing strategic support to UCEA with a focus on due diligence, expertise advising, deal structuring, and lifecycle support. His extensive background in medical devices research, startup development, and digital innovation equips him with the skills to identify and nurture high-potential investments that […]
Steve Smith
Steve is highly motivated and driven with a proven track record in supporting businesses enabling them to maximise their potential. He has a broad range of experience covering retail, business, commercial and corporate banking across multiple facets of financial services. […]
Rui Pacheco
Bianca Tristao
Before launching Coleford Capital, Bianca was a Senior Investment Manager at a European real estate Asset Manager where she was responsible for sourcing, underwriting and executing UK and European investment opportunities. Prior to this Bianca worked for Knight Frank. Bianca has worked across all major sectors in property on both the consulting and client sides, […]
Phil Walker
Before launching Coleford Capital, Phil was Head of Investment at a European real estate Asset Manager where he worked with Bianca and was responsible for the firm’s investment strategies and had oversight of all investment activities. Prior to this Phil worked for Savills Investment Management as part of the Fund Team managing a £370m Core-Plus […]
David Toubian
David Toubian serves as a Real Estate Adviser at UCEA, bringing extensive experience in leisure and investment property. Based in Marylebone, London, he has brokered over £750 million in real estate transactions, demonstrating his significant expertise in the field. David also operates Toubian Consulting, specializing in global property deals, aiming to make London “the greatest […]
Charline Jan
Charline Jan serves as the Agri/Food Tech Advisor at UCEA, focusing on investments in transformative ventures within the agri-food technology and health sectors. She is the founder of RJ Ventures, where she directs investments towards innovations with scalability and significant potential. Her strategic guidance aids UCEA in identifying and nurturing opportunities that drive advancement and […]