Paul Gyra
Managing Partner at Thompson Family Office
United States
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2019 - Current
• Established direct investment programs with like-minded Family Offices and global strategic partners, including social and environmental impact initiatives. • Support the Thompson Family Office in realizing its vision for developing a Sustainable City in the Washington, DC area.
Board Director / Chairman of Audit Committee
2021
Strategic Advisor
2020
Managing Director
2016 - 2019
• Advised High Net Worth and Family Office clients on wealth management strategies in Dubai. • Led business development and capital raising for cross-border private equity transactions. • Developed relationships with clients to understand their financial goals and provide tailored solutions.
Managing Partner and Head of Strategy
2013 - 2016
• Led strategic initiatives across Dubai, New York, and London offices, optimizing business operations and driving growth for Safanad Limited. • Developed and executed key partnerships and collaborations to expand the company's global reach.
Safanad is a global principal investment firm that invests in real estate, private equity and public markets.
CEO, ING Alternative Asset Management (NY); Managing Director, ING Asia Pacific (HK)
2002 - 2013
Responsible executive for managing ING's Alternative Asset Management platform, which included Hedge Funds, Private Equity Fund of Funds (Pomona Capital), and Hedge Fund of Funds (9 years). Manager Director, ING Asia Pacific Asset Management based in Hong Kong, with a focus on business development and advisory for ING's proprietary insurance company assets (2 years).
CEO - North America
2000 - 2002
• Oversaw Public Equity and Fixed Income Investment Teams in North America for Baring Asset Management. • Implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth and increase profitability. • Achieved a significant increase in revenue through effective team leadership and investment strategies.
Finance Director, ING Asset Management
1998 - 2000
Responsible for the financial oversight of ING Group's global asset management businesses units, reporting directly to the ING Group Board Member responsible for Asset Managment, and advising the ING Group Asset Management Executive Committee on business strategy.
Global Head of Internal Audit
1995 - 1998
Head of Analytics
1992 - 1994
Education
Advanced Management Program
1998 - 1998
BS
1980 - 1984