Ravi Andrews
Founder & Managing Partner
Ravi Andrews exemplifies excellence with over a decade of driving impactful results through tenacity and collaborative leadership. He has contributed to Fortune 500 giants like Cargill, Bosch, Honeywell Aerospace, and Airbus Defence and Space. Ravi’s expertise spans Operations, Finance, Public Affairs, Logistics, Global Procurement, and International Business. Renowned for simplifying complex challenges, he delivers sustainable strategies that elevate business performance. His education from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) further solidifies his analytical and leadership acumen. With extensive experience across APAC, EU, and US regions, Ravi continues to shape industries with his adept insights and dedication to growth.Jerry Weiner
Member/Partner (Finance & Accounting)
Jerry is the past chairman and CEO of IPS-Sendero, a global provider of technology, education and consulting for strategic financial management. Weiner co-founded the company in 1982 and oversaw its growth and worldwide expansion. Weiner is a CPA and an expert in PC applications for accounting and analysis in financial institutions. A prolific author, he is widely published in leading financial institution trade journals, and is a frequent lecturer at national trade shows and industry seminars.Eric Wagner
Member/Partner (Government Relations)
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Madhan Kumar
Member/Partner (Innovation & Strategy)
Innovator and entrepreneur with 10+ years in business leadership. Experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, fund raising, branding and management. A visionary with deep penchant for future tech, research, strategy and problem solving. Effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets in teammates to reach organisational goals. Relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback. Studied in Presidency College with Bachelors in Business Management. Madan’s unique ability is converting innovative idea into execution in a sustainable manner.Sara De La Rosa
Member/Advisor (Drones/UAV’s)
Sara is a versatile technologist, who has been working in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) domain since early 2012, with a focus on situational awareness applied to public safety, maritime security, humanitarian aid, and international development fields. Her areas of expertise include corporate strategy, business development, product management, and government relations, and her personal interests extend into Urban Air Mobility. Sara currently serves as a board advisor for a Swiss counter-UAS and ISR solutions provider and is the UAS coordinator of the Interagency Supply Chain Group (ISG).Rachael Robertson
Member/Partner (Diversity & Inclusion)
Rachael Robertson led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station, becoming just the second female and one of the youngest leaders in the station’s history. She managed a team of 18 through the harsh Antarctic winter, building resilience based on the principle that "respect trumps harmony." An international keynote speaker, Rachael has presented at over 1,200 conferences globally. Her book, Respect Trumps Harmony, was published in April 2020.Jenny
Partner (Retail & e-commerce)
Jenny has over two decades of industry expertise in Branding & Design Marketing. In the last two decades she has held Leadership positions in some of the leading Corporates in India. She established STUDIOJ spearheading the Design studio to become one of India’s leading design firm. She has managed brands like Puma, Levis, Tanishq, BlueStone , Voylla , Enamor , Indus League etc. in her client portfolio. She won numerous awards for the design solutions provided by her firm. Armed with mechanical Engineering background and an IIMB Alum. She is also visiting faculty among top design institute’s.Larry Vignali
Member/Partner (Global Institutional investment)
Larry Vignali currently serves as Senior Consultant to Whitmer & Worrall and brings over 20 years of strategic development and institutional investment sales experience. Mr. Vignali’s clients have included investment funds, corporate and government entities, and family offices. In addition to consulting for Whitmer and Worrall, he is a partner with Plus Strategic Advisors working as director of business development and capital formation. Current clients and partners include the Touax Group, NDH Capital, Brahman Capital, Bruns-Pak and JHJ Facilities and Makmor, Mr. Vignali also serves on the advisory board at Docusign and incubator, Innovate OC. He is licensed Series 7 and 63.Matt Coleman
Member/Partner (Futurist AR/VR, Emerging Technology / Entertainment Industry, Neom Consultant)
Matt Coleman, CEO of FansXR, is an award-winning innovator with over 20 years of experience in entertainment, sports, and technology. He has worked with major brands like Warner and Sony Music and collaborated with Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Specializing in AR/VR and emerging tech, Matt co-founded FansXR, a company creating immersive fan experiences using XR360. He also founded Magnify World, a global AR/VR event, and works with NFL star Russell Wilson on sports tech projects.Pedro Escobar
Member/Partner (Corporate Finance and Asset Management)
Over 15 years of experience in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management. Focused on equity and debt raising, finance advisory, and structured finance in various industry sectors including Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Real estate, and Asset-based lending and leasing. Raised and placed over $1.5 Billion in debt and equity. Pedro is the former Director of Asset Management at TOUAX SCA (EURONEXT: TOUP), Touax is an operational leasing company focused on transportation assets, where he sourced the equity and debt for third-party investment programs as well as managed the relationship with investors. Pedro has worked in corporate finance for fortune 1000 companies, BURGER KING CORPORATION (NYSE: QSR) and THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY (S&P 500, NYSE: WU). While working at BANCOLOMBIA S.A. (S&P Latin America 40, NYSE: CIB) financed over 50 commercial and residential real estate projects and large infrastructure projects. Pedro holds an Executive MBA from the UF University of Florida, an International Business Postgraduate, from London Metropolitan University, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from EAFIT University.Kaleeswaran (KK)
Member/Partner (Global Renewable Energy)
Kaleeswaran (KK) is a seasoned Sales & Business Development Proffesional with a degree in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. With over 25 years of experience in direct sales management, he specializes in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation sectors, focusing on Oil & Gas, Power & Water, Petrochemical, and Renewable Energy industries. KK is proficient in key account management, leadership, process improvement, product development, and research and currently leading UAE region for Makmor & Associated partners.Dennis Ramdahin, MSc.
Member/Partner (Environmental and Sustainable Development)
Dennis Ramdahin, an environmentalist and sustainable development expert, has dedicated nearly two decades to addressing climate change. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Vihara, he develops innovative solutions for complex issues requiring sustainable thinking. His notable projects include the Vihar Project in India, which employs a 28-point strategy for integrated sustainable model design to alleviate poverty and promote rural development. Additionally, Makmor is driving sustainable solutions regionally & globally with Dennis expertise, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Ishan Majumdar
Member/Partner (Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker)
Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions, and has also advised hedge funds on building investment policies and making investment decisions.Niharieka
Intern (Political & Economics Research)
Niharika is an enthusiastic and motivated BA student in Economics and Political Science, focusing on understanding geopolitical challenges and their impact on cross-border business, aligning with Makmor's short- and long-term goals.