Our Team

Anthony is Chief Executive Officer of Isola Capital. Anthony has extensive experience in asset management across private equity, venture capital, private credit and liquid secondary strategies. Anthony enjoyed a career in investment banking before transitioning to private investments and family office wealth management. He has broad investment expertise across a broad range of consumer, agricultural, industrial and technology sectors. Anthony attained a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from The University of Sydney and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The University of Sydney Law School. He is also a graduate of The College of Law (Sydney) and was admitted to the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of NSW. Anthony completed the Financial Engineering Program of Stanford University and attended the Stanford Executive Institute. He is a Responsible Officer for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) activities licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Anthony is Co-Chair of Cyberport Investors Network Growth Portfolio Sub-Committee, a member of the HK Trade Development Council Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee, a member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Taxation Committee and YEC Executive Committee, Chair of the HKVCA Wine Committee and a member of the HKVCA Limited Partners Committee and Family Office Committee. He is appointed as a member of the Market Misconduct Tribunal and Vice Chairman of Pacific Basin Economic Council. He is an Advisory Board member of Hex Trust. Anthony is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He is a keen tennis player, golfer, wine enthusiast and Formula One fan.

David is a Managing Director with Isola Capital and focused on direct investment origination, transaction structuring and execution, as well as portfolio management. David has extensive international public and private company investment, as well as investment banking experience. He was the advisor to the Chairman of Shanghai Pengxin Group and responsible for originating and execution of international investments and group projects. Previously, he spent two decades in senior roles with Nomura and Lehman Brothers and covered clients in consumer and retail, healthcare, diversified industrials, renewable energy, financial institutions and fintech and TMT. Prior to that, he developed his investment banking career at Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsche Bank, and Citigroup. David received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of NSW in Australia. He is a Member of Actuaries Institute (Australia).

Denise Man is a Managing Director and CEO of Isola Capital in Singapore. She is responsible for delivering the firm's investment advisory and global wealth management services to clients in the region. Denise is also Business Manager for the Wealth Management team of Isola Capital. Prior to joining Isola Capital, Denise was a private banker at UBS AG, where she was responsible for client coverage in Hong Kong, providing investment advisory, as well as holistic financial and wealth planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families and corporates in the region. Before that, Denise worked at JP Morgan Private Bank and started her career with BlackRock in Hong Kong. Denise holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Macquarie University, Australia. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Lionel is a Managing Director at Isola Capital, Head of Private Clients and CIO. Lionel is based in Singapore and manages across a variety of asset classes and strategies at Isola Capital. He began his career at Lloyd's Reinsurance for five years before working in investment banking for over 20 years with UBS and Merrill Lynch in Europe and Asia. Lionel ran Merrill Lynch Asian Equities in Singapore from 2003 to 2008 dealing with a broad range of financial activities encompassing hedge funds, pension funds, private equity, capital markets, IPO and prime brokerage. In 2013 Lionel joined HSBC Private Banking in Hong Kong as an Investment Counsellor and Portfolio Constructor. He has extensive experience dealing with family offices, trusts, HNW and UHNW clients. Lionel is a graduate of Oxford University and Eton College. He is fluent in English, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Ronald Kong is a Managing Director of Isola Capital Asset Management, focusing on wealth management for our HNW/UHNW clients in the Greater China region. Prior to this role, he has worked with UOB Kay Hian and Everbright Sun Hung Kai Financial group in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for client coverage in Greater China, providing financial advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and listed company shareholders in the region. Before that, he was based in Beijing and actively involved in private equity investments in China, where he assisted Chinese entrepreneurs to achieve public listings for their companies in the US stock market. Ronald holds a MBA degree from the University of Manchester. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He enjoys wines and plays golf.

Ishana is a Managing Director at Isola Capital, focusing on wealth management and solutions for HNW/ UHNW clients and FI businesses. Ishana previously held Head of Sales roles at DZ Bank and Macquarie Bank over a decade to lead regional business development and provide advice to financial institution clients including Central Banks, Life Insurances, Fund Managers, Private Banks etc on their investment and product needs with capital markets instruments. In transitioning to wealth management, Ishana brings with her extensive experience in investment banking and a passion for advising private, corporate and institution clients. Through her years of extensive business exposure in Greater China, South East Asia and Europe, Ishana has developed a deep appreciation and delicate sensitivity for different cultures in client and business collaborations. Ishana received both her Bachelor and Master of Commerce degrees from The University of Sydney and attended the Emerging Leaders Programme at London Business School. She is also accredited from fashion design courses at both Instituto Marangoni and ESMOD. Ishana is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. One of her greatest joys is travelling and she has taken a special interest in Islamic geometric art.

Alvan Sue is a Managing Director at Isola Capital, with a focus on strategic growth in wealth management and investment advisory. He is involved in driving regional client acquisition, strengthening long-term client relationships, and expanding the firm's regional footprint through disciplined, client-centric strategies. Prior to joining Isola Capital, Alvan served as a Senior Vice President at HSBC Life, where he excelled in business development and high-value client advisory. He built and managed trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, delivering timely market insights, asset allocation recommendations, and quarterly market outlooks. During his tenure, he successfully sourced and closed key private client relationships, contributing to sustained business growth. Earlier in his career, Alvan was a currency trader at a proprietary trading firm, where he specialised in foreign exchange markets and developed a strong foundation in market psychology, risk management, and capital discipline. He also gained valuable experience in the Oil & Gas and Commodities sectors, focusing on risk management and market risk analysis. Alvan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from University College Dublin, Ireland, and is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Outside of work, Alvan enjoys live house music and is known for his outgoing personality, valuing meaningful connections and building strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Wesley is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Isola Capital based in Singapore. He is responsible for the Ascapia series of fund strategies and focuses on delivering a range of risk adjusted investment solutions involving public equities and fixed income. Prior to joining Isola Capital, Wesley was the co-founder and CEO of Ascapia Funds. Before that, Wesley developed his asset management capabilities across public equities and private equity at Provident Capital, Auric Pacific Group and Asia Century Quest. He commenced his career at McKinsey & Company and Citigroup investment banking in London. Wesley has an MBA from Harvard Business School. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics (cum laude) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in English and Indonesian Bahasa.

John is an Investment Director at Isola Capital. Prior to joining Isola Capital, John worked for a family office as a senior investment professional. He commenced his career in finance with various roles across portfolio management and client coverage with National Australia Bank (Asia), Lehman Brothers Australia and Wesfarmers Insurance Limited where he advised on corporate strategy and investment activities. John was previously on the Board of Directors for Hong Kong listed Dongwu Cement International Limited (695:HK, 2016 – 2019). He graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce / Information Systems (double degree), and holds both CFA and CA professional designations. John is fluent in English and Mandarin, and a keen soccer player.

Hanna Chan is an Assistant Relationship Manager at Isola Capital Asset Management, specializing in supporting client relationships, client onboarding and account management. Prior to her current role at Isola Capital, Hanna worked as a Business Development Manager at Swissquote Bank SA, where she played a key role in identifying new business opportunities and effectively engaging with clients. Hanna holds a Master of Arts degree in Treasury and Investment from Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and proficient in German. She is a keen runner and enthusiastic about traveling and fitness.

Pei Toh Chung is Associate, Wealth Management at Isola Capital Asset Management, where he focuses on supporting client relationships, operational processes within wealth management, and marketing initiatives. Prior to his current role at Isola Capital, Pei Toh gained experience in Security Services Operations at HSBC, where he managed NAV and operational workflows for key ETF clients. He also previously interned with Isola Capital's Private Equity team, actively contributing to investment research, due diligence, and the preparation of investor materials. Pei Toh holds a BSc in Business Economics from the University of Exeter. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Pei Toh's interests include powerlifting, poker, various sports, and outdoor activities. He is also an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer.

Anthony is Chief Executive Officer of Isola Capital. Anthony has extensive experience in asset management across private equity, venture capital, private credit and liquid secondary strategies. Anthony enjoyed a career in investment banking before transitioning to private investments and family office wealth management. He has broad investment expertise across a broad range of consumer, agricultural, industrial and technology sectors. Anthony attained a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from The University of Sydney and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The University of Sydney Law School. He is also a graduate of The College of Law (Sydney) and was admitted to the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of NSW. Anthony completed the Financial Engineering Program of Stanford University and attended the Stanford Executive Institute. He is a Responsible Officer for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) activities licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Anthony is Co-Chair of Cyberport Investors Network Growth Portfolio Sub-Committee, a member of the HK Trade Development Council Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee, a member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Taxation Committee and YEC Executive Committee, Chair of the HKVCA Wine Committee and a member of the HKVCA Limited Partners Committee and Family Office Committee. He is appointed as a member of the Market Misconduct Tribunal and Vice Chairman of Pacific Basin Economic Council. He is an Advisory Board member of Hex Trust. Anthony is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He is a keen tennis player, golfer, wine enthusiast and Formula One fan.

Albert is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. Albert is a Director of Hong Kong based Kingsway Group, a luxury product distribution conglomerate spanning yachts and automobiles, including Lamborghini Automobili in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China. He is a Co-founder and former Executive Director of JVSakk Group. Prior to co-founding JVSakk, Albert was manager of Institutional Sales at SHKFG with specific focus on institution accounts in Singapore and Europe. With more than 10 years experience in the financial industry, he is well versed in special situations advisory, deal management and execution. He is a Responsible Officer for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) of JVSakk Asia Limited, Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) activities of JVSakk Asset Management Limited, licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Albert graduated with a Bachelors degree of Business Management from the University of Hong Kong. He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. He is a pianist, avid basketball fan and follows Formula 1.

Andrew has over 25 years international experience in various industry sectors including Management Consulting, Real Estate, Consumer Products and Retail, Airline and Aviation, Manufacturing, and Financial Services in the area of business transformation and innovation, digital, corporate strategy, and operations management. Prior to his HK EY wavespace (Innovation Center) Leader role, Andrew was leading the Business Transformation and Innovation under EY Consulting practice. He has assisted over 15 organizations in GBA and globally across various industries (including Real Estate, Airline and Aviation, Healthcare and Wellness, Manufacturing, and consumer retails) successfully to transform their business to increase the shareholder value as well as to drive the industry innovation through the collaboration with all key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Andrew is also the core member of EY Family Office Committee and EY GBA Committee. Andrew holds various positions in the government and industry bodies. He is representing EY an appointed member of HKGCC, 粵港澳大灣區經貿協會, Urban Land Institute (ULI) , Hong Kong Institute of Directors, Institute of Shopping Centre Management, and the advisory committee member of AICFC (Association of the International Certified Finance Consultants). Andrew holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from The University of Hong Kong (Joint program with Cambridge University and Fudan University), and Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from University of Toronto, and a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Marketing from York University, Ontario.

Andy Choy is a seasoned management executive with over 25 years of direct operating experience in both service and manufacturing industries. He has worked in a variety of organizations from greenfield start-ups to bankruptcy turnarounds to multinational conglomerates in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Andy was most recently the International Chief Operating Officer of Melco Resorts and Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) where he oversaw a portfolio of casino resorts with annual revenues approaching US$1.0 billion and 6,500 employees. His responsibilities also included managing the corporate strategy and analytical support departments, directing marketing programs that drove over 75,000 daily visits including all mobile content initiatives. He was previously the President and Chief Executive Officer of Riviera Holdings Corporation and Senior Vice President of Operations with Las Vegas Sands overseeing the Sands Macao and the Four Seasons Macao. Prior to that, Andy was an operational turnaround specialist for Icahn Enterprises. Andy started his career as a consultant with McKinsey and Company. Andy also founded and exited several businesses in the manufacturing and software industries. Andy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics (summa cum laude) from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford University.

David is a shareholder and member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. He is Chairman of Wall Street English International and was previously Managing Director of Pearson English Direct Delivery Business when it was acquired by Pearson Longman LLC in 2010. David started his career at Wall Street English China as the Operations Director in 2001, and became CEO in China in August 2002. Wall Street English China experienced tremendous growth under his guidance, expanding its presence in key markets including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with the opening of over 50 learning centers in nine years. In August 2010, David was appointed CEO of Wall Street English International, overseeing 450 centers across 28 countries. Prior to Wall Street English, David served as UK Operations Director for KinderCare Learning Centers, the largest private childcare operator in the world, and was the founder and General Manager of Bright Horizons Day Nurseries in the UK. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Marriott Hotels, TRW in aerospace, and Marsh McLennan in insurance. David holds an MBA from the University of Bradford, a B.A. in Politics and Economics from the University of Lancaster, and a Diploma in Marketing Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the United Kingdom.

David is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital. David is a co-founder of Starcrest Capital Partners Limited, an independent private equity real estate practice with a focus on China. He maintains diversified business interests through direct investments and funds, and has more than 10 years of experience in finance and real estate investment. Prior to Starcrest, David was with Goldman Sachs in the Asian Special Situations Group, where he was responsible for proprietary real estate investing across equity, debt, hybrid and direct assets in private and public markets, including the restructuring of Chinese private real estate companies with over US$1.5 billion of investments. Before Goldman Sachs, David worked at MGPA, then the largest Asian real estate fund manager, focused on direct asset and joint venture investments across Asia ex-Japan. David graduated with honors from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Edward's leadership was most recently demonstrated as the CEO of a Hong Kong SFC-licensed B2B fintech firm. There, he spearheaded the company's journey from a start-up to an award-winning, profitable enterprise, recognized with honors such as "Best Issuance Platform 2025" by Structured Retail Products and "Best Structured Products Support System 2024" by Asia Risk Magazine. Previously, as Managing Director and Head of Investment Counselling for North Asia at EFG Private Bank, he built and scaled the investment advisory franchise in Hong Kong. His foundational years were spent with investment banks, where he honed his expertise as a fund derivatives structurer at both Credit Suisse and Barclays Capital. Beyond finance, Edward carries forward his family's legacy as the third-generation custodian of "Enning Liu Fu Ji" (恩寧劉福記) in Guangzhou, China – a family-owned chain of wonton noodle restaurants honored with the Michelin Bib Gourmand award for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025. Edward holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, graduating with First Class Honors, and earned an MSc in Investment Management from HKUST.

Frank is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. Frank is President of Scholastic Asia. He was previously Managing Director of PepsiCo Foods in China and Nabisco China, successfully building brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy and Ritz in China. Before his assignments in Asia, he held a series of senior brand management positions with Colgate Palmolive in New York. He was non-executive director of Next Media, the largest Chinese newspaper and magazine group in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Frank graduated with an MA from Columbia University and BA in International Affairs from the George Washington University.

Ho Sing is Chairman Emeritus of Isola Capital. He formerly served as the Chief Executive Officer of YTL Starhill Global REIT Management Ltd., the Manager of Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust. Ho Sing has over 30 years of leadership and management experience with multi-national companies in engineering, medical, infrastructure and real estate. These included senior positions in Singapore Technologies Group, Dornier Medical, Sembcorp Industries Ltd. and Guocoland Ltd. Ho Sing is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Damian Development Bhd., a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Ho Sing previously served as President of Lereno Bio-Chem Ltd. and CEO of Dornier Medtech GmbH. Ho Sing holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, USA. He completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University in 2002.

John Spence is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital. John is Managing Director at Asian Capital Advisors, specialises in M&A, partnerships, and the advancement of insuretech within the Asian insurance market. Based in Hong Kong since 2000, John has shaped strategy and growth at Generali Asia, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), Macquarie Funds Group and Manulife Financial. His earlier career included tenures with Manulife Financial in Canada, and in Australia with National Australia Bank, Colonial Mutual, AMP Society and KPMG John holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business School, Bachelor of Economics (BEc) from Sydney University, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (FCA ANZ), Fellow Australian Institute of Banking and Finance (FFin), Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA FCIS); Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (FHKIoD).

John is a shareholder and a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group, representing the Hsu brothers' interests in the Isola Capital Group. John's family has been owners and operators of bulkers, tankers, and specialized ships for six generations including Sincere Navigation Corp. and Oak Maritime Group. Currently, John is a director of the Hsu family's family office, OSS Capital. From 2003 to 2010 he was partner of Ajia Partners, a prominent privately owned alternative investment firm. From 1998 to 2002 he was Chief Investment Officer of Matrix Global Investments, a hedge fund of US-listed technology companies. John has also been a Director of Seaspan Corporation (NYSE - SSW) since 2008. John received his B.A. from Colgate University, and his MBA from Columbia University, and is fluent in English, Japanese and Mandarin.

Jack Poon has founded and advised multiple successful startups including Swiftpath, Telecom Digital Media, Advanced Card Systems, and AtCipher . His broad professional experience and strong academic training enable him to assess opportunities from both a technology and financial perspective. In his last role as co-founded and CEO of AtCipher, a cloud security company that protects privacy for cloud data through patent-pending technologies that enable end-to-end, client-side encryption and secure sharing, he worked closely with ex-government security agencies on cloud encryption, cybersecurity, digital signature, blockchain, and key management. Currently, he serves as Entrepreneur-In-Residence for the Executive MBA Program for Chicago Booth School of Business and is a mentor for various startups. He began his career in 1988 as an engineer at Intel Corporation and was later Head of Technology services at Freescale Semiconductor, previously known as Motorola Semiconductor. Jack holds a MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business with high honors, a Master of Science in Engineering Management with Stanford University, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with California Institute of Technology. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He is also a holder of 4 US Patents and enjoys photography and investing.

Mr. Kono works extensively with companies and investors in the global fixed income and equity capital markets, with a focus on growth stage including M&A and restructuring the equity ownership and business strategy in many industries. Mr. Kono started his career in high finance and has held senior positions at Salomon Brothers and Citi Asset Management both in Tokyo and New York for over 15 years. He then became Chief Representative of Japan and Managing Director of Roberts Mitani, LLC and Roberts Mitani Advisors, LLC, where he arranged cross-border transactions and capital structures. Mr. Kono then served as President of Revamp Capital K.K. arranging financing for growth companies. Since September 2007, Mr. Kono has served as Associate Professor of Keio University (Graduate school of Media and Governance) where he teaches Business and Marketing and works on Electric Vehicles projects. More recently until 2015, Mr. Kono was CIO and Senior Managing Director of Whiz Partners, a leading Japanese growth private equity fund. Mr. Kono has written extensively about capital markets and business management in such reviews as Nikkei Venture and he has lectured on a range of subjects, including international business, global finance, private equity and business development at various programs and seminars. Mr. Kono has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Keio University. He also serves on the Board of Directors for a number of public and private companies.

Richard is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital. Richard is the founder of advisory and investment firm YCL, which has assisted select companies in raising over US$100 million in growth capital since 2016. Prior to YCL, Richard accumulated over 20 years of experience in Asia, including as Head of Asia Corporate Finance and the Consumer Retail Group at Nomura/Lehman, where he was also a member of Asia Business Acceptance Committee and the Global Executive Committee. He has advised on numerous transactions across Asia Pacific, encompassing both M&A and financing (capital markets and private), with a total deal value exceeding US$50 billion. Prior to his time at Lehman, he was a senior banker in the M&A team at Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley. He commenced his professional career at Deloitte. Richard currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director for two investment vehicles funded by Janchor Partners. His project portfolio includes Daimon (sake producer in Kyoto, Japan), Lark (Tasmanian whisky group), Pirata (Hong Kong restaurant group), and Hillview Park (beef property). Richard holds an MBA from AGSM at University of New South Wales in Sydney and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Adelaide. He is also a member of the ANZ Institute of Chartered Accountants and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Salvatore is a distinguished global citizen with a remarkable career spanning over three decades in banking before embarking on a journey of entrepreneurship. As the Founder and Chairman of Sadella Advisory Services Limited, an investment banking advisory group established in 2009, he has built a reputation for excellence in providing mergers and acquisitions advice and solutions to clients across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, with offices in Hong Kong, Italy, and Kuala Lumpur. Salvatore embarked on his banking career at the original Bank of America in San Francisco, where he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience during his formative years in the industry. His international experience began when he was assigned to Greece, followed by a move to London, and later worked in Cairo as the Regional Manager for the Middle East. During this time, he became a founding member and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. He then spent over 3 years in Australia and the next 30 years in Asia, becoming CEO of Bank of America Australia before heading their Asian Financial Institutions Group and subsequently leading the Global Financial Institutions Unit and serving as Vice Chairman of Global Financial Institutions for ABN AMRO. In addition to his banking career, in 2015, Salvatore co-founded Palatino Hospitality Company Limited, a luxury hospitality firm based in Hong Kong celebrated for curating unparalleled luxury amenities and experiences. In October 2024, he oversaw the strategic merger of Palatino with La Bottega, a global leader in luxury hotel amenities based out of Italy, with the vision of redefining the standards in luxury hospitality. Through his illustrious career and entrepreneurial ventures, Salvatore exemplifies the spirit of a true global citizen, blending rich international experiences with a commitment to excellence in all endeavors.

Simon is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. Simon is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 40 years of global experience, including nearly two decades at the helm of Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, where he most recently served as President and Director. Earlier, Simon founded StayWell Hospitality Group in 2007 and built it into a 28-hotel portfolio that was subsequently acquired by Prince Hotels & Resorts, Japan's largest hotel owner and operator. Seibu Prince Hotels is part of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Seibu Holdings, which has over US$15 billion in gross assets. During his tenure, Simon expanded the Group's hospitality footprint across luxury to midscale brands including Prince Akatoki, The Prince, Grand Prince Hotel, Policy, Park Regis by Prince, Prince Hotel, Park Proxi, Prince Smart Inn and Leisure Inn, growing the platform to 119 hotels across 66 cities in 16 countries supported by 26 global sales offices, alongside diversified leisure assets including theme parks, aquariums, water parks, 31 golf courses and 9 ski resorts.

Stephen is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. Stephen is an accomplished financial services professional with over 35 years of experience as a successful startup founder, co-founder, investor and operator, including as the former Chairman and CEO of a NASDAQ-listed technology company. He excels at long-term investment and operating strategies, building high-performing teams and developing strong global industry relationships. Stephen began his career as an M&A lawyer at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York, followed by a decade in M&A transaction banking at Morgan Stanley advising financial institutions and private equity sponsors globally. He subsequently co-founded a telecom infrastructure company that completed an IPO and was successfully sold to a larger public company, and went on to co-found two further startups in mobile data services and FinTech, both of which delivered accretive exits to investors. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Strategic Advisor to a 30-year-old UK-based digital audio playback market leader with worldwide distribution, where he transitioned the China distribution model from distributor to captive, cut costs by 20%, grew sales by 30% and secured Chinese CCC certifications. Most recently, Stephen co-founded and was the initial Chief Investment Officer of a UK-based family office. He holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a B.Sc. in Quantitative Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with Highest Honors. Stephen has been based in Singapore since early 2024 and enjoys tennis, piano and his vinyl LP collection.

Steven is a member of the Advisory and Operating Committee of Isola Capital Group. Steven is an accomplished CEO and Managing Director with over 25 years of building and growing businesses across Asia, having managed companies of varying size and complexity to drive growth and deliver substantial shareholder value. Steven began his career on the General Electric Financial Management Program before founding and successfully exiting a food manufacturing and processing business in China. He then progressively held executive roles at multinational consumer and retail companies including AS Watson, The Honest Company and Folli Follie. Most recently, Steven served as Managing Director, APAC for The Body Shop, where he led operations across 19 countries with revenues of more than US$500 million and a network of over 1,200 stores. He continues to advise companies in the beauty, health and lifestyle sectors. Steven graduated from the University of Michigan and is an active YPO member, having served in several officer roles.

Valerie is Legal and Compliance Manager at Isola Capital, where she is responsible for legal and compliance functions. Before joining Isola Capital, Valerie was the Associate Director of Legal and Compliance Department at CreditEase Wealth Management (HK) Limited, where she oversaw the Compliance and AML functions. She has more than 15 years of legal and compliance experience and served as the Manager-in-Charge of Compliance and AML core functions with various licensed corporations engaged in Type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 9 regulated activities licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commissions. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Tracy is Finance Manager at Isola Capital. Prior to joining Isola Capital, she was Senior Associate at CEB International Investment Corporation Ltd and Yunfeng Financial Group Limited. She also has relevant industry experience holding roles within the Finance department at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust (Hong Kong) Limited, Noah International (Hong Kong) Limited, Intertrust Resources Management Limited, Augentius (Hong Kong) Limited, et al. She obtained BA Hons Accounting from Edinburgh Napier University.

Mike is the Finance Manager at Isola Capital with over eight years of experience in accounting and finance. Mike commenced his career in external auditing, primarily responsible for auditing small to medium sized local firms. He accumulated extensive accounting and finance experience in fund administration and in-house accounting throughout his career. Mike received a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Financial Analysis, both from the University of New South Wales. He is a member of CPA Australia. He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.