BASSEL HAMWI

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Bassel Hamwi is President of BASY Ventures, an investment and consulting company operating in the asset-backed lending and fintech space. He is also Chairman of Globatch Group, a tech investment and development company. He was the Head of the IFC MENA Fund, a private equity fund sponsored by the World Bank Group. Bassel was Founder and CEO of Bank Audi Syria, which grew from US$50 million in 2005 to become country’s largest private lender with assets of US$2 billion in 2010 (about 4% of Syria’s GDP). Bassel was also the Chairman of Audi Capital Syria and served as Deputy Chairman of the Damascus Securities Exchange, Syria’s first stock market. He is a founding member of the Young Presidents’ Organization’s Levant Chapter and the Syrian-American Business Council among others.

Bassel is passionate about governance and working with CEOs on strategic transformation. He serves on several boards in the Mena Region, US and Asia.

Bassel holds an MBA in International Finance and a BBA in Business Computer Information Systems and Organizational Management from the University of North Texas and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (HBS). He has 32 years of experience in financial markets. He has been a contributing author to business publications and quoted by the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and the New York Times.

VIJAY R. KARTHA

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Vijay has more than 25 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles. He is currently heading the Investrack Business Unit within SS&C Advent Software Inc as VP – General Manager.

In his previous role, he co-founded Globacom Technologies, the Dubai-based technology startup with solutions in the Financial Services, Energy, and Regulatory sectors which is now part of Globatech. Under his leadership, Globacom witnessed significant growth in revenue, customer acquisition, and market recognition. Vijay was instrumental in conceiving Globacom’s flagship product called Investrack and setting up the Centre of excellence for Globacom’s software development capabilities in India. He also oversaw the successful acquisition of Investrack by SS&C Technologies.

Prior to Globacom he has handled many leadership roles especially in the Middle East region and mentored department heads from Engineering, Consulting, and Business Development to optimize their performance. He was associated with SHUAA Capital Psc, Dutco Group and Gibca Group prior to joining Globacom.

SAMER HAMWI

MANAGING DIRECTOR

In his role heading the various business units within Globacom, Samer expounds the vision, mission, and growth objectives of all stakeholders. Samer’s enterprising acumen coupled with 20+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of technology in the global technology services industry, serve as the foundation of firms cutting edge world-class technology products and consulting services.

Along with steering the growth charters aligned to his vision, Samer also focuses on organic and inorganic opportunities of scaling Globacom to become one of the world’s most admired technology solutions company in select areas of business, supporting growth through Customer Engagement and Digital Transformation. Being an ardent believer in nurturing distinguished talent, Samer has been able to build successful businesses as a serial entrepreneur in the global tech industry.

Prior to Globacom, Samer was CIO of SHUAA Capital Group for more than a decade. Before that, he played different leadership roles in IT & business in various industries, such as UAE-based GIBCA Group, as well as in USPCI a Union Pacific subsidiary, Antenna Products Corporation, and Howe-Baker Engineers in the US.

Samer has a Masters of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, as well as an MBA from C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston.

RAJEEV CHEMPATH,

GROUP CEO

Rajeev is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience.

He was instrumental in the rise of Globatech, setting up the software development center of excellence in India and developing the flagship product Investrack.  Following the acquisition of Investrack by SS&C Advent in 2019, Rajeev assumed the role of Director of Engineering, where he played a crucial role in enhancing the product capabilities and expanding its global footprint. Eventually, he returned to Globatech as its CEO.

Before his tenure at Globatech and SS&C, Rajeev made significant contributions at several prominent organizations, including SHUAA Capital, Gibca Group, and Infosys.

Rajeev holds an MBA in Technology Management from La Trobe University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.

ZENA HAMWI

Legal Manager

In her role as legal manager, Zena ensures that risks and pressure points are identified and articulated, in addition to ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Zena studied English Common Law in London and is working towards becoming an accredited US (New York) attorney. She has gained extensive and valuable legal experience early on with magic-circle law firms and more recently as in-house counsel at some of the biggest global sovereign wealth funds and other financial institutions in the region.