Experience

Constantine Advisors

• United Kingdom
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Principal

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  Los Angeles, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore Constantine Advisors Ltd., founded in 2011, offers private equity/alternative fund manager clients a unique global advisory service to facilitate successful long-term fundraising partnerships with leading private placement agents across the globe. In all of our highly bespoke and discrete client engagements, common themes are the trusted relationships we have developed with a deep and diverse network of 100+ leading global and regional placement agent firms, combined with a highly aligned… Show more Constantine Advisors Ltd., founded in 2011, offers private equity/alternative fund manager clients a unique global advisory service to facilitate successful long-term fundraising partnerships with leading private placement agents across the globe. In all of our highly bespoke and discrete client engagements, common themes are the trusted relationships we have developed with a deep and diverse network of 100+ leading global and regional placement agent firms, combined with a highly aligned trusted advisor relationship with fund managers to enhance the overall quality and success of their partnerships with agents. We typically assist 5-10 fund manager clients per year, raising funds between $100mn - $1bn in size, across any or all geographies, and in all alternative fund strategies including mid/lower-market buyout, VC/growth, sector-focused, real estate, infrastructure, credit/private debt, liquid/hedge and direct deals. Show less



AlphaSights

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Client Development

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  London AlphaSights serves a global base of asset management, hedge fund, private equity, strategy consultancy and investment bank clients, introducing them to experts across all industries to guide their investment decision-making process. With rapid growth leading to annual revenues of ca. $50m, AlphaSights is now ranked as the world's #2 expert network after GLG. • Instrumental in company’s sales effort as it grew from 10-person start-up to 50+ employees organization serving global client… Show more AlphaSights serves a global base of asset management, hedge fund, private equity, strategy consultancy and investment bank clients, introducing them to experts across all industries to guide their investment decision-making process. With rapid growth leading to annual revenues of ca. $50m, AlphaSights is now ranked as the world's #2 expert network after GLG. • Instrumental in company’s sales effort as it grew from 10-person start-up to 50+ employees organization serving global client base • Helped company achieve profitability, quadruple number of clients, and increase transaction volume by 500% over two years • Individually responsible for acquisition of 10+ clients, including top tier institutional investors • Conceived and launched product offering for new client segment • Gauged client demand, competitive positioning and fine-tuned product offering and marketing materials • Managed internal research and client service teams to ensure consistent delivery of high quality service • Promoted firm’s visibility to investment management clientele through co-branding and client events Show less



GLG

• United States
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Business Development & Account Management

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

  GLG manages the world's largest network of experts, helping leading financial services firms, professional service firms, and corporations to find, engage, and manage expertise. GLG's experts enable decision-makers to better understand key products, services, companies, issues and industries. * Responsible for growing firm's corporate client revenue in Europe. * Cemented relationships and developed deal opportunities with senior executives at Europe's leading corporations. *… Show more GLG manages the world's largest network of experts, helping leading financial services firms, professional service firms, and corporations to find, engage, and manage expertise. GLG's experts enable decision-makers to better understand key products, services, companies, issues and industries. * Responsible for growing firm's corporate client revenue in Europe. * Cemented relationships and developed deal opportunities with senior executives at Europe's leading corporations. * Proven track record in challenging client segment. * Exceeded first year's sales target. • Built a strong business presence in Continental Europe that facilitated the launch of an office in Zurich. * Managed and upgraded existing accounts. * Generated new client projects and managed diverse teams of internal research managers. * Led frequent marketing roadshows in all major EU markets. * Successfully launched GLG's Life Sciences Practice in Europe, closing multiple deals with leading pharma accounts at conferences and via marketing roadshows in Europe. Show less



VDM Specialists USA

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director, Global Business Development & Corporate Client Group

  • 2001 - 2007

  As the 4th-largest designated market maker on the NYSE, VDM Specialists managed the NYSE trading of 400 stocks, and was responsible for maintaining a competitive, orderly and efficient market in those stocks. * Actively grew firm's NYSE trading franchise by improving success rate in winning new business, as measured by new corporate trading mandates. * Created new business team which won 20-30 new corporate mandates/year, and transformed firm's ranking from last to first place in… Show more As the 4th-largest designated market maker on the NYSE, VDM Specialists managed the NYSE trading of 400 stocks, and was responsible for maintaining a competitive, orderly and efficient market in those stocks. * Actively grew firm's NYSE trading franchise by improving success rate in winning new business, as measured by new corporate trading mandates. * Created new business team which won 20-30 new corporate mandates/year, and transformed firm's ranking from last to first place in NYSE new business. * Identified corporates preparing to list in the U.S., created marketing presentations and led pitch meetings with executive management of prospective clients. * Personal new business contribution resulted $5M+ in additional trading revenue annually. * Liaised with senior management of corporates and investment banks. * Focus on corporates from emerging markets (BRICs). * Established rep offices in Shanghai and Mumbai and managed local sales reps. * Speaker at global investor relations and capital markets conferences and awards. * Published "best practices" guide to listing in U.S. * Based at firm's HQ in Amsterdam from 2001-2002; focused on European marketing * Managed group of 70 corporate clients such as BSkyB, Santander, SAP, AngloGold and Tata Motors. * Led global marketing campaigns, including PR, advertising, special events, conferences and roadshows. Show less



NYSE

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, International Division - Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)

  • 1998 - 2001

  Founding member of NYSE's International Division and first relationship manager of world's largest group of international listed companies: Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA): 200 corporate clients, $5 trillion in market capital, 57 million shares traded daily. * Set product strategy and managed the Exchange's relationships with senior management of corporate clients, investment banks and regulators in EMEA. * Responsible for all trading-related aspects of IPOs, M&A activity and… Show more Founding member of NYSE's International Division and first relationship manager of world's largest group of international listed companies: Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA): 200 corporate clients, $5 trillion in market capital, 57 million shares traded daily. * Set product strategy and managed the Exchange's relationships with senior management of corporate clients, investment banks and regulators in EMEA. * Responsible for all trading-related aspects of IPOs, M&A activity and corporate news disclosure. * Briefed NYSE Chairman and orchestrated 50+ client events/year at NYSE. Show less