Mr. Arton has an extensive background serving the specialized needs of high net worth investors around the world. His career began in the wealth management division of BMO Nesbitt Burns and evolved as an Executive Director with Hampton Securities. His present position as Vice President of the Immigrant Investor Program at Arton Investments is an asset to the organization and to the clients. Mr. Arton is also registered Consultant Lobbyist with the Government Authorities in Canada. He graduated with a BA in Finance from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales and an International Baccalaureate from College Brebeuf. His professional designations include: Chartered Investment Manager and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Mr. Arton is a Patron of the Sovereign Art Foundation and is actively involved in various charity organizations around the world helping unprivileged children and supporting education. Mr. Arton is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organisation.
Mr. Kolev’s financial education and professional managing experience in Bulgaria and other EU countries were invaluable assets in the implementation and the establishment of the Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship in Bulgaria. His efficient and result-oriented collaboration with the government authorities, financial institutions and foreign agencies was a stepping stone for our success in Bulgaria. Presently, he is coordinating clients’ applications and related financial processes as well as providing valuable investment advice on other opportunities in the country and the region. Mr. Kolev is also actively involved in the development of the Hungarian Investor Residency Bond Program.
Mr. Chowdhury is a seasoned finance professional and corporate governance leader, currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer and Board Member at Arton Capital. With an extensive background in finance and corporate services, Mr. Chowdhury has a proven track record of financial management, strategic planning, internal controls, audit and compliance across multiple international organizations. During his career, he has held senior level positions in Fortune 500 companies, government entities and the hospitality and tourism sector both in North America and the Middle East.
Mr. Chawbah is Arton’s Senior Group Legal Counsel, bringing over two decades of legal expertise from the Middle East. Specialized in Private Law, Mr. Chawbah possesses comprehensive knowledge in corporate practices, and his proficiency spans commercial and employment law, governmental compliance, and organizational structure, ensuring robust legal strategies that support business growth and compliance across diverse markets.
Ms. Grima is a seasoned HR professional with a wealth of international experience and currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at Arton Capital. She oversees the implementation of HR strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives; spearheads recruitment and selection processes to foster employee engagement; and designs employee retention programs. Prior to her current role, Ms. Grima served in senior HR roles in the UAE, playing a pivotal role in developing training programs and managing the complete employee life cycle.
Ms. Radost Ivanova joined Arton's team in 2012 as Program Manager of the Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship in Bulgaria. Graduated in the field of international economic relations, Ms. Ivanova comes from the field of non-bank financial institutions. She has significant experience in administrative management and has also served as Director Investor Relations of one of the first real estate investment trusts in Bulgaria. Ms. Ivanova is responsible for the administration and overall operations pertinent to the Bulgarian Immigrant Investor Program.
With a career that started in IT and spans over 10 years, Mr. Eid was part of the inception of the Arton Capital office in Dubai. He has been a contributory team member responsible for more than 100 high net worth individuals and generating over 50 million euro in foreign direct investments since May 2009. Through his exhibition of effective communication skills, Mr. Eid maintains good client and personal relationships. His passion for the industry can be traced back to the various positions he has held with companies such as Stargate Cyber Active Co. LTD, Jumeirah International and Reach Media LLC.
Mr. Shahmooradian is amongst one of the most experienced industry professionals. He has a long track-record working with leading Canadian and US financial institutions, managing investment portfolios for high net worth individuals. Prior to joining Arton Capital, Mr. Shahmooradian was the business development manager for the Immigrant Investor Program at one of Quebec’s largest financial institutions, for several years. He has an impressive track record of success stories in this field, including management of client relations, contract negotiations and business development. His profound understanding of the industry is instrumental in the structuring and implementation of new projects by Arton Group.
With over three decades of experience in financial advisory and private banking, Mr. Kaysi boasts a rich history of advising high-net-worth individuals and their families in the MENA and GCC regions. His expertise extends to government investor immigrant programs and asset and investment portfolio management, and his extensive background includes notable leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Dubai Bank, Rasmala Investment LLC, and Fortune Management Inc.
Ms. Oseeva has a distinguished career and a proven track record in the financial services and investment management field covering Russia, CIS and the Middle East/GCC regions. Her background in serving the needs of high-net-worth individuals and family offices, as well as her wealth of experience in alternative investments advisory, brings valued expertise to Arton's team.
Louissa Thomas serves as the Director for Southeast Asia and Vice President at Arton Capital, where she spearheads the strategic management and operational development of the Southeast Asian market. With a profound understanding of wealth management dynamics, Ms. Thomas is entrusted with enhancing business operations and fostering client relations within the region. Her focus lies in facilitating clients through Arton's citizenship and residency by investment programs, dedicated to empowering them on their journey towards Global Citizenship.
Ms. Motwani brings a wealth of experience in investment migration and real estate to the Arton team. As the former CEO at Strokes and Ground, she successfully led sales and marketing efforts across multiple branches spanning the UAE, Portugal, China and India. With a nearly three-decades-long career, Ms. Motwani has a proven track record of managing and leading diverse teams, establishing valuable partnerships, and building long-term client relationships through bespoke solutions.