Walid Hayeck
Chief Executive OfficerWalid is managing the transformation of The House of DreamMaker® into a global corporate structure, expanding its operations and geographic reach and articulating the equity story for existing and new shareholders. Walid brings a long career in investment banking and investment management with 27 years of experience in senior positions with flagship institutions in the MENA region and Europe.
Those included sell-side and buy-side equity research, fund management, investment banking and direct investments. His entrepreneurial skills were demonstrated by spearheading pioneering initiatives in the MENA region and helping scale smaller local investment companies into large regional investment banking institutions. He holds a master’s degree in management from ESCP Europe – Major Finance.
Gregory Patrick
Chief Creative OfficerGregory is an experiential artist and founder of the world’s first and peerless “experience design” boutique. With his creative approach and his one-of-a-kind strategies, he created a global framework of exclusive luxury assets and incomparable designs that have redefined the experiential luxury travel market serving the UHNW.
Alberto Sbabo
Chief Strategy OfficerAs the Chief Strategy Officer, Alberto focuses on accelerating the firm’s growth through cohesive strategic planning and execution across multiple functions and verticals, wearing many different hats throughout the process. He is an all-around digital executive with 10 years of notable achievements across Europe and APAC.
Walid Abboud
Board of DirectorsWalid is a serial entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in launching and running successful companies. He is a member of YPO in Europe and is an investor in LFDR. From 1994 to 2018, his flagship project was the establishment, development and management of A&D Pharma, the leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer in Romania. Since 2018, Walid has been nurturing and actively accompanying a portfolio of companies ranging from the Fintech, Industry 4.0 and Pharma sectors, to name a few. His vast network of business contacts and hands-on management style allow him to bring added value to his investments. Walid is French educated and holds a master’s degree in Management from the ESSEC Business School in Paris
Joseph Lacson
Board of DirectorsJoseph holds an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. He began his career working directly for Steve Ballmer at Microsoft. From CFO at FAST search to Non-Executive Chairman of Kairiki Energy Limited, Joseph recently became self-employed as an investor and venture leader.
Daniel Langer
Board of DirectorsDaniel Langer is one of the world’s most renowned experts on brand building and extreme value creation in a digitally disrupted world and has an innovative approach in the use of Artificial Intelligence with advanced digital real-time consumer-insight tools for high-precision execution in the dissemination of luxury goods and services to the Millennials and Gen Z.
Joseph Steinbach
Board of DirectorsFor ten years, Joseph managed companies in Shanghai and Philippines entailing full P&L accountability and senior level reporting for five brands. After scaling up the Cebu publishing company from 35 to 1,350 personnel, Penguin/Random House acquired it.
Françoise E. Lyon, ADM. A.
Board of AdvisorsWith a well-established career in wealth management and venture capital, Françoise has worked with globally renowned family offices & firms. Recognized for her leadership, scaling capacity, stakeholder management and strong diplomatic skills, Françoise Chairs the National Gallery of Canada, the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Endowment Fund in Washington, D.C.
Katherine Chambers
Board of AdvisorsKatherine brings leadership experience in marketing, strategic alliances, technology development and new product launching. She is the former US Vice President of Marketing for HomeAway, Inc. Prior to this, she spent ten years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where she led special projects with Starwood leadership including initiatives with the CEO.
Steven Ferry
Board of AdvisorsSteven received his butler training in London under the watchful eyes of Sir Ivor Spencer, Toastmaster to the Queen of England. As CEO of The International Institute of Modern Butlers, he has trained many butlers academically and is in consultation to leading luxury hotel chains around the world.
Killian Hemmy
Board of AdvisorsKillian is a strategic and multi-faceted corporate CEO, former US Marine Infantry Officer and former FBI Special Agent with over 20 years of public and private sector leadership experience. With vast experience in global affairs, business administration, risk management, critical intelligence collection and analysis, and negotiation skills.
Chris Nelson
Board of AdvisorsChris Nelson is the CEO of MovePRO and is currently managing 3,500 staff and crew members across North America. He is seasoned in roles such as operations, sales, management, and leadership training along with global expertise in startup environments.