Leadership

As WGP Global’s Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer and co-founder, Christopher has gained unparalleled experience in the corporate advisory space, establishing himself as an expert in evaluating investment needs and securing the capital to create, grow or restructure businesses. Known for financing and IPOs, alternative currencies, European and international market mechanisms, media production and distribution, Christopher is an early adopter of new tech and a self-confessed family man and geek.

Jerry Everett has had an impressive career as an engineer, entrepreneur and executive in the ICT sector. He’s advised the Government of Malaysia on technology in healthcare, and is credited with building a profitable internet-enabled startup and an exploration and development company focused on innovating in the mobile & telecom market. The European VP of WGP Global, his focus is on market development in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Jerry lives in the Netherlands and enjoys cycling, reading and cooking.

A pioneer, problem solver and results driven individual, Frank Vuijsters is the important part of WGP Global. He started out as an Econometrician at the Dept. Statistics & Econometrics and is widely known for his initiative, innovation and ability to solve often complex problems. Frank calls Schoonhoven in the Netherlands home, but in today’s borderless society, he is passionate about positively serving clients worldwide. His global presence and wealth of experience across strategic, financial and telecommunications ensure that he is able to consistently deliver results for clients. .

Amelie Zhao is a Senior Analyst with a focus on the Chinese and international markets. She has a number of years of experience in the profession, including a previous two-year stint at WGP Global, and has also taken charge of the EMBA admission program at Jiaotong University, as well as being emcee for various international companies and a spokesperson for the Qipao company through which she founded her own Qipao brand named 珍曦旗袍.

Professor James Mayall leads WGP Global’s geo-political services division. He is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Cambridge. He began his career as a National Service Officer in West Africa before teaching International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science between 1966 and 1998. In 1997 he was appointed Professor of International Relations at the University of Cambridge, became a Director of the Centre of International Studies in January 1999 and was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2001. He has written extensively and has been published widely on a number of topics.

With an extensive background in the financial markets, Tony Jarmyn is WGP Global’s Special Advisor – Capital Markets. An accomplished executive well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions, he is passionate about delivering exceptional levels of service, whilst maintaining productivity and building and strengthening business and customer relationships by driving profitability and consistently meeting their needs.

Research and Investment Analyst, Carmen van der Merwe, will look after WGP Global’s financial modelling and fintech industry research. Prior to joining WGP, she worked for two years at a boutique economic consultancy firm. Carmen obtained her Master of Commerce in Economics from Stellenbosch University, and has a particular interest in Financial and Environmental Economics. Carmen is also well-versed in statistical analysis, reporting and coding in R, STATA and Eviews..