Omar Almohammady is an elite investment banker and CEO with a comprehensive understanding of economic history and macroeconomics developed during his years leading investment banking practices. He previously served as CEO of Fawaz Alhokair Group, a diversified family office and owner of Cenomi, Saudi Arabia’s largest retailer and mall operator which he took public, and as CEO of Goldman Sachs in Saudi Arabia, leading its investment banking practice. Earlier, he was Head of KSA Investment Banking at Barclays Capital. Omar began his career at Saudi Aramco in Oil & Energy after graduating magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a BS in Chemical Engineering, with a second major in Economics, and a minor in Mathematics.
Marat Kasparov is a seasoned portfolio manager and trader with over 18 years of experience in trading, investment management, and asset allocation. He specializes in event-driven and long/short strategies, consistently delivering alpha. He has led investment strategies across multiple exchanges, guided high-impact trading teams, and has driven exceptional performance for the LightEdge High Performance Strategy since its launch on 7 July 2024.
James is an experienced Independent Director based in the Cayman Islands with a proven track record overseeing investment funds ranging from emerging managers to multi‑billion‑dollar complexes. He serves on boards of directors, governance committees and boards of managers, bringing strong fiduciary, regulatory and governance expertise. James holds the Accredited Director designation from the Corporate Governance Institute of Canada and is a Professional Director registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. His career includes senior roles at Ogier, IMS, Estera, and KPMG, supported by extensive experience in fund governance, restructuring, corporate administration, and global finance.
Faisal Siraj is a senior business development and relationship management professional with over 14 years of experience in private banking and wealth management. He has worked with leading international and regional institutions, advising high net worth and ultra high net worth clients and managing investment relationships across public and private markets.
At LightEdge, Faisal leads capital raising and strategic partnerships, focusing on building and growing relationships with investors, platforms, and institutional partners.
Sergey Makeev Investment professional with over 15 years of experience across corporate finance, venture capital, asset management, and public markets. He began his career at Financial Group Dohod in Saint Petersburg and later held senior roles in Dubai at Impact Middle East, Freedom Finance Corporation, and NAV Capital, a DIFC-based India-focused fund with over USD 400 million AUM
Sami Aujan is Vice President, Investor Relations and Head of GCC Sales at LightEdge Asset Management in Dubai, with over 10 years of experience in fund distribution and alternative investments across the GCC and MENA region. His role centers on leading investor relations and capital raising efforts for UHNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors across hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and mutual funds. He previously held roles at Arcapita, Credit Suisse, and Standard Chartered Bank, where he was involved in investor reporting, capital raising support, fund structuring & due diligence processes, development of investment materials and portfolio analysis for client-facing teams, He also brings regulatory experience from the Central Bank of Bahrain, is a CFA Level III candidate with additional finance and sustainability certifications, and is pursuing an MBA at Hult International Business School.
Shuo Wang is a Senior Research Analyst at LightEdge Asset Management, where she supports the firm’s investment research and idea generation across global equities. She brings experience across family office investing, sell-side equity research, and institutional asset management, having previously worked at Bryan Garnier (Stifel), Morgan Stanley, and UBS Investment Bank. Her background includes fundamental analysis, financial modelling, valuation, and sector research across technology, industrials, media, and other global sectors. Shuo holds a Double Degree Master’s in Management and MSc in Finance from EDHEC Business School in France, where she graduated in the top 5% of her class.
