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Amadeo is an Investment Manager in the Systematic Equities team. Before joining Jupiter, Amadeo worked at Merian Global Investors and at Old Mutual as a portfolio manager and head of research. Prior to this, he worked for the Financial Stability Group at the Bank of England, developing simulation models for systemic and liquidity risk. Before this, he was a software developer for CAD systems and robotic applications. He began his investment career in 2005. Amadeo has a BEng in robotics, an MSc in computer science, and a PhD in computational finance. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Grant is a Managing Director and Head of Funds Management at Alceon, overseeing strategies across Real Estate, Private Equity and Hybrid Solutions. He co-founded Freehold Investment Management, where he was Managing Director for 11 years before merging with Alceon in 2021. With over 25 years’ experience in property, infrastructure and finance, Grant has held senior roles with Lend Lease, AIM-listed ISG in the UK, and Atchison Consultants. His expertise spans fund strategy, research and direct property, including delivery of projects valued at more than $1.5bn.

Kenny Chung is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Orchid Tree Investment Management. He has over a decade of experience in credit investing, with specialization in credit long/short strategies. Prior to founding Orchid Tree, Kenny managed credit portfolios at Lux Aeterna Capital, GaoTeng Global Asset Management—a Hillhouse/Tencent joint venture—and HuaAn Asset Management, with peak Assets under Management exceeding US$1 billion. Kenny is frequently invited to share market insights with leading financial media, including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters. In 2023, he was named one of the top 50 global rising stars in The Hedge Fund Journal’s “Tomorrow’s Titans.” He was also recognized among The Asset’s Most Astute Investors in Asian G3 Bonds for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026. ​Kenny received multiple industry recognitions for his portfolio performance and achievements In 2025, he was recognized by the Hedgeweek European Awards for Emerging Performance of the Year and was Highly Commended for Best Absolute Return Manager at the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards. In 2024, the strategy was ranked No. 2 by net return in the BarclayHedge Fixed Income and was recognized among Preqin’s top-performing APAC Credit Strategy Hedge Funds. It also received Best Fund Launch awards for Asia and Hong Kong from Insight & Mandate. ​Kenny holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from The University of Hong Kong.

Jillian Correia is based in Singapore and is an Asia Pacific Director in the Investment Research Group at GEM. In this role, Jillian focuses on sourcing new opportunities, directing due diligence and research, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GEM in 2018, Jillian was selected as a Henry Luce Foundation Scholar and spent a year in Japan as a Research Analyst for the Institute of Developing Economies within the Japanese External Trade Organization. Jillian received a degree in Mathematical Economics (summa cum laude) at Wake Forest University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Based in London, Christian is the Head of Macro Strategy at CFM and has over 20 years of investment experience, including leadership positions at leading pensions and hedge funds.

Prior to joining CFM in 2023, he was CEO & Senior Portfolio Manager at Tudor Capital Singapore, where he focused on global macro trading. Before Tudor, he held senior roles at GIC Asset Management, Gladius Capital Management, and CPP Investment Board. Over the last two decades, he has led and built investment teams and managed large investment portfolios spanning global macro, convexity hedging, volatility arbitrage and portfolios of hedge funds.

Christian holds an MBA from the University of Toronto with a specialization in financial engineering and an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Ottawa.

Prashanth Jayaram, MD, MBA, is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Tri Locum Partners

Giorgio Lombardo is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Kirkoswald, where he is responsible for the Kirkoswald Emerging Market Credit Absolute Return Strategy.

He began his career in 1993 as an IT analyst at Eurostat before joining Salomon Brothers’ Fixed Income Arbitrage Research team in 1996. In 1998, the group became CLMP Software Research, which developed applications to present financial data, performance and risk information to traders at Salomon Brothers and Endeavour Capital Management Ltd.

In 2001, Giorgio joined Banca Fideuram in Rome, where he developed applications for internet banking. He returned to London in 2007 to join Emso, initially developing and enhancing the firm’s internal portfolio management systems before moving to the investment desk as a portfolio manager focused on external credit markets.

He served as the team’s Chief Risk Officer from 2013 to 2019, when he was appointed Chief Investment Risk Officer. In 2022, he became Deputy Chief Investment Officer before assuming his current role as Co-Chief Investment Officer at Kirkoswald.

Nirupa Muthurajah is the Director, Equity Strategies Lead, Active Public Markets at University Pension Plan Ontario

Kurt manages investor relations for SummerHaven. He previously ran the commodity index business for UBS and led the successful effort to acquire and integrate AIG’s commodity index business. Prior to joining UBS, Kurt structured commodity index and equity derivative solutions for clients of AIG Financial Products.

Prof. Joe Qiao is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Globaltec Capital, a single-family office in Taiwan, managing the family wealth of one of the leading semiconductor company founders. Previously, Prof. Qiao held senior roles at Sinovation Ventures, JP Morgan, and Deloitte.

Kathryn Rooney Vera is the Chief Market Strategist at StoneX Group, bringing over 22 years of expertise in global economics and investment strategy. She delivers high-frequency, actionable insights tailored to institutional and global clients across multiple asset classes and geographies.

A recognized authority in macroeconomic forecasting and cross-asset investment strategy, is known for her independent, out-of-consensus market calls that have consistently delivered exceptional returns. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at global finance conferences and a frequent contributor to major financial media.

Prior to StoneX, Kathryn served as chief investment strategist at a Miami-based broker dealer, as adjunct professor of Global Economics at the University of Miami, and as fixed income strategist at Bear Stearns and MetLife. She holds an MBA from New York University and a BA from Rutgers College and is Series 7, 63, and 65 certified.

Before launching ION Macro Fund, Michael Shaoul was Chairman, CEO, and Portfolio Manager at Marketfield Asset Management, where he developed investment insights and published research. He often contributes to financial media on economic cycles and markets. He joined Oscar Gruss and Son in 1996, became CEO in 2001, and founded Marketfield as a subsidiary in 2006. He served as CEO until its spin-out in 2012 and continued until March 2024. He is Treasurer of American Friends of Tel Aviv University and serves on its Board of Governors, a Board member of North American Friends of Manchester University, and part of the Economic Council of New York. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester.

Zachary Squire is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Tekmerion, a global macro hedge fund whose strategy combines the fundamental insights of a fundamental macro trader with the analytical rigor of a systematic investment manager. Launched in 2017, the strategy has recently announced a $1B spin-out from Brevan Howard, with strategic backing from Engineers Gate. The investment process spans all major global macro asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, rates, and commodities, allowing the team to express macro views where risk–reward is most compelling. Squire began his career at D. E. Shaw, where he worked primarily on risk, reporting to the firm’s first CRO. He subsequently moved to Bridgewater, where he worked on the “Ray Team” supporting CIO Ray Dalio and headed execution strategy for FX, the firm’s largest asset class. Following Bridgewater, Squire was a multi-asset emerging markets trader at HBK, before launching Tekmerion.

Yuki Takenaka is the Founder, CEO, and CIO of Camphora Capital, a Tokyo-based manager established in June 2024.

Camphora Capital pursues a Japan-focused investment strategy grounded in deep research and deep engagement. Prior to founding the firm, he was an analyst at Janchor Partners, where he conducted deep, long-term research focused on Japan.

He also worked at Misaki Capital, engaging in investment research and constructive corporate engagement, and began his career as an equity research analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities in Tokyo. He holds a degree in Economics from Kyoto University.

Holly is an Analyst at Albourne Partners Limited, specializing in operational due diligence. In her role, she focuses on evaluating and communicating the operational risks of alternative fund managers to institutional investors, and specializes in digital assets. Holly is a member of the AIMA Digital Assets Working Group (DAWG). Holly holds an Accounting & Finance degree from the University of East Anglia.

Amy Cheung leads Capital Introduction for Marex Prime Services across Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Over the past four years with Marex Prime Services (formerly Cowen), she has cultivated a robust network of hedge fund allocators throughout Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

Prior to joining Marex, Amy spent three years at an Asian macro hedge fund and seven years at Bloomberg, where she served as a Relationship Manager to global and local hedge funds and family offices in Hong Kong.

Amy is an active member of 100 Women in Finance in Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Waterloo in Canada.

Eliot H. Geller is a Partner at CoreCommodity Management, LLC, where he provides professional commodity management services for the firm’s approximately $5 billion in assets under management on behalf of a global investor base that has included sovereign wealth funds, corporate and public pensions, endowments and foundations, asset managers as well as other prominent investors. Previously, Mr. Geller served as a Managing Director and Commodity Product Manager at Jefferies Asset Management, LLC and oversaw global commodity product development, sales and trading at Jefferies Financial Products, LLC. In that capacity, Mr. Geller was involved in the design, launch and/or marketing of several notable commodity products including the Thomson Reuters/CoreCommodity CRB Index. Prior to joining Jefferies, Mr. Geller worked in the commodity department at AIG Trading Group. He holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University. Mr. Geller also holds the CAIA designation. 

Just like members of an orchestra use different instruments to perform a piece that is greater than the sum of its parts, Alvin learned early on that harmonizing different, even seemingly disparate, elements leads to better outcomes. This is crucial in his work as the Chief Investment Officer for Ascend Asia Asset Management (“Ascend Asia AM”), formerly Finexis Asset Management. Alvin leads the design and development of investment strategies and processes together with the team, integrating systematic and discretionary styles of investment to make a difference.

Just as having the most powerful engine cannot be the only factor in deciding a Formula 1 race, adapting approaches during the process, effective team work and achieving greater control in each race are as crucial to winning. This resonates with Alvin, as he understands that power is nothing without control. Ascend Asia AM puts in place robust risk management while being committed to ongoing innovation in its investment engines.

Alvin started his career in Temasek Holdings’ Fund Management Division as an analyst and later held the position of Portfolio Manager at Fullerton Fund Management, which he joined at its inception. This provided a unique grounding in investing across asset classes and strategies through crises, to steer Ascend Asia AM’s strategies through rain or shine.

Alvin received an MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2002 and a B.Eng with a minor in Law from the National University of Singapore. Unexpectedly, his academic interest in the workings of complex systems and interdisciplinary studies has positioned him well for the challenges of today’s markets.

Joseph (Joe) Latini is the Chief Commercial Officer for MUFG Investor Services, responsible for business development, global sales, marketing and business consulting.

Joe became Chief Commercial Officer in 2023, after serving as Global Head of Business Development, Global Head of Client Service Management and Client Integration and Executive Director, Relationship Management. He joined MUFG Investor Services in 2017 from ENSO Financial Analytics where he served as Director of US Sales. Prior to that, Joe held senior relationship management roles in Morgan Stanley’s Prime Brokerage business.

He has volunteered with organizations including Camp Fire NJ, Interfaith Caregivers, It’s From the Sole, the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Everybody Wins!, College Summit, and the RBI Foundation.

Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Drew University.

Allen Lau is Co-founder and Operating Partner at Two Small Fish Ventures, an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm focused on the next frontier in computing and its applications. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Wattpad, growing the platform to 100 million users, raising US120million,andleadingitsUS660 million acquisition by Naver. A three-time entrepreneur and electrical engineer by training, Allen brings a founder-operator perspective to venture investing and serves as a trusted sounding board to entrepreneurs. He also sits on the boards of MaRS Discovery District, Openmind Research Institute, and several Two Small Fish portfolio companies.

Hiroki Matsuda is an Incubation Advisor at University of Tokyo IPC, an organization dedicated to expanding the University of Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem. He is Founder and Managing Director of Collective Souls Inc., which supports startup growth, global expansion, and corporate innovation. Previously, as Managing Director at Silicon Valley-based Sozo Ventures, he invested in startups and supported their Japan expansion, working with portfolio companies such as Palantir and Zoom. He began his career at Accenture. He is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 26) and holds a Master of International Affairs from UC San Diego and a BA from Keio University.

Eric SayWei Neo is President and second-generation steward of Medway Investments, a Singapore-based single-family office. With over 20 years of experience spanning investment management, financial technology, capital markets and alternative investments, he combines institutional investment discipline with entrepreneurial execution and family-office stewardship.

A select member of Monetary Authority Singapore’s Financial Leaders Network, Eric has founded and led regulated financial businesses and an award-winning FinTech firm. He also served nearly three decades of National Service in the Singapore Army with current rank as Lieutenant Colonel (NS), receiving the Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera) in 2024 conferred by the President of Singapore.

His focus is building enduring institutions, strengthening governance and preserving wealth across generations.

Crafting Legacies That Prosperity Ensures.

Kerry Or is responsible for managing Winton’s investment, operations and business development in China.  Having joined Winton in 2011, Kerry has spent the last decade developing and leading Winton’s operational capabilities in the region and has been integral to the growth of Winton’s China business.  Kerry was appointed as the General Manager of Winton’s Wholly Foreign -Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in 2017 and became a director of Winton Capital Asia in 2019

Utkarsh spearheads Business Development and Sales across Asia Pacific and the Middle East at NAV Fund Services, a leading global fund administrator serving more than 2,550 clients with over US$450 billion in assets under administration. Based in Singapore, he leads NAV’s commercial growth across key regional markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Mauritius and the UAE, working with fund managers across a broad range of alternative investment strategies. With a strong understanding of complex fund structures and administration requirements, Utkarsh advises managers on fund administration solutions aligned with their strategy, investor base, operational requirements and reporting needs. His experience spans hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, private credit, real assets and digital asset strategies, including managers launching new funds as well as established firms evaluating administrator transitions and more sophisticated operating requirements. Beyond client development, Utkarsh is an active participant in the alternatives ecosystem across Asia, engaging regularly with institutional investors, fund managers and leading service providers. He represents NAV at major industry forums and conferences, contributing to discussions around fund operations, institutional digital asset adoption, tokenisation and the evolving alternative investment landscape.