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DS Chang
Chairman
Fluent in French, English, and Mandarin, DS Chang started his professional career over 25 years ago working for one of the top 20 firms in France. Later he had a very successful 16 years within the IT industry, acting as a financial specialist and long-term Corporate Director. In 2013, DS Chang became the Vice-Chairman at a French financial group, a listing sponsor for NYSE-Euronext. His clients included companies from different countries across the globe. In 2016, DS Chang started his own financial services company, SGCI, with bases in Paris, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Beijing, providing consulting services regarding issues such as lease financing, term financing, project financing, investment funds, funds management, corporate restructuring, and company reorganization.
Michael Labertew
General Counsel
Michael Labertew attended the University of Iowa and studied English and Secondary Education. After earning his Bachelors Degree, he studied law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney’s College of Law. Since graduating, Michael has worked as a legal and business consultant for businesses within the United States and abroad. Michael works alongside companies in order to help them grow and to create business plans for future expansion. As an attorney, he has experience working on matters involving; International, Cross-Border Transactions, Securities, M&A, Private and Public Offerings and Financing, General Corporate Litigation, White Collar Crime, Criminal, Real Estate, Non-Profit, Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection.
Michael founded his own law firm, Labertew & Associates, LLC. which has experienced attorneys and advisors that assist local, national and international companies with business expansion, development, and mergers and acquisitions. The firms also assists companies with transforming from private companies to public issuer of securities which ultimately leads to these companies being listed on the stock exchange. Labertew & Associates also assists with public securities offerings, general corporate expertise, advice and business reorganizations, and commercial and criminal defense litigation.
Michael founded his own law firm, Labertew & Associates, LLC. which has experienced attorneys and advisors that assist local, national and international companies with business expansion, development, and mergers and acquisitions. The firms also assists companies with transforming from private companies to public issuer of securities which ultimately leads to these companies being listed on the stock exchange. Labertew & Associates also assists with public securities offerings, general corporate expertise, advice and business reorganizations, and commercial and criminal defense litigation.
David Hesterman
Global Head of Business Development
David has operated as a business development specialist for several years. He is an expert at organizing and
structuring transactions. Further, he has worked in reorganizations, pinpointing areas of difficulty and finding solutions. He also is adept at locating sources of new capital. In many instances he has found and introduced important strategic alliances.
Often new experts are needed. Locating and inviting good experts are seen as critical to the business development process. David adds value to this process. David adds a great deal to SGCI and our stable of client companies.
structuring transactions. Further, he has worked in reorganizations, pinpointing areas of difficulty and finding solutions. He also is adept at locating sources of new capital. In many instances he has found and introduced important strategic alliances.
Often new experts are needed. Locating and inviting good experts are seen as critical to the business development process. David adds value to this process. David adds a great deal to SGCI and our stable of client companies.
Lucy Liu
Vice President & President of Financing Business Group
25 years ago, Lucy Liu started her professional career at a government agency in China and was in charge of the procurement department. Later on, she started her own international trading and consulting business. As a consultant for 10 top companies in Europe, she had been representing these companies to make very successfully deals with the Chinese government. Throughout the years, she has built up a very strong relationship with Chinese government networks, as well as making many connections in the financial industry worldwide. In 2013, Lucy Liu became the director in China for a financial company belonging to the SGCI Group, who was a listing sponsor for NYSE-Euronext. At the time, she worked on projects involving many Chinese state-owned enterprises for the One-Belt & One-Road initiative, providing financial solutions. Since 2016, Lucy Liu has joined SGCI’s HQ as the Vice President responsible for Asia, focusing on the China-Mainland market. She is providing consulting services for IPOs, RTOs, fund raising, overseas mergers and acquisitions, investments and financing services for many large enterprises, including state-owned companies.
Jacky Chang
Vice President & President of IPO Business Group
Jacky Chang started his professional career over 20 years ago working for one of the top 5 securities company in Taiwan. Later, he had a very successful 10 years within the Securities industry, acting as a financial analyst and sales manager for institutional investments. Between 2007-2016, Jacky Chang engaged in IPO, SPO, fund raising and IR activities for US and Taiwan listed companies. In 2016, Jacky Chang joined the financial services company, SGCI. As Vice President, he is responsible for the Asia market and has successfully completed several company IPOs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Jacky is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Jean Ruffin
Vice President for the Arts
Jean Ruffin has a 11 year professional history of working for Beaux Arts Magazine based in Paris, France, where he was in charge of the development and partnerships with art professionals, museum directors, and art and antique dealers. Mr. Ruffin then founded the communication and PR agency, L'Agence de L'Art. In addition, for the past two years, he has been an acting consultant for La Biennale Paris. Jean has a rich background in event organization, media consultations, and public relations.
Jean-Christophe Viguier
Vice President of Real Estate
Jean-Christophe Viguier is the Chairman's Special Assistant at the National IP & 4T SGCI Fund. He is a professional expert in the management and execution of all the phases of a complex, middle/long term, large IT fund project including due-diligence, risk management, business planning and reporting. Mr. Viguier is trilingual, with excellent communication skills in multicultural people management. He was also a leader in IT engineering, telecommunications, and is the manager of a major Luxembourg fund.
Dato’ Sri Dr. Patrick Tan
Regional Vice President - South East Asia
Founder and Chairman of ADMALL Sdn Bhd
Mr. Tan, a Malaysian, has had a lengthy career in network marketing, consumer products and product development. He has been awarded a Doctorate of Business Administration by Hong Kong’s Victoria University. He has been awarded honorary degrees by Shenzen University, China; Sabi University, France; Carlton College, USA; and the California University of International Business Studies.
Mr Tan has received more than a dozen recognitions form prestigious organizations all over the world.
He has been world leader in sales for an international network marketing company with headquarters in the United States.
Mr. Tan, a Malaysian, has had a lengthy career in network marketing, consumer products and product development. He has been awarded a Doctorate of Business Administration by Hong Kong’s Victoria University. He has been awarded honorary degrees by Shenzen University, China; Sabi University, France; Carlton College, USA; and the California University of International Business Studies.
Mr Tan has received more than a dozen recognitions form prestigious organizations all over the world.
He has been world leader in sales for an international network marketing company with headquarters in the United States.
Amin Sardar
Regional General Manager - Middle East
Amin Sardar is a highly experienced business development specialist with over 10 years of experience in establishing a record of success in growing business clientele, product development, brand management, and surpassing sales and revenue targets. Mr. Sadar has a proven track record of maximizing sales through establishing strong customer relationships with an average annual turnover sale of £12MM. Mr. Sadar is very adept at identifying client requirements, devising client-specific polices, formulating marketing and communication plans, and driving communication efforts to maximize client investment decisions.