Led by visionaries, Alphega traces its roots to financial giants, with deep ties to industry titans and Wall Street elites. Through its affiliates, Alphega leverages strategic insights and relationships across powerful global sectors, driving transformation. We identify, cultivate, and scale the next generation of industry leaders—unlocking exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors in a rapidly evolving economy.
Leadership Team
Strategic Minds Driving Global Growth
Mr. Raymond G. Saleeby
Founding General Partner / Chairman of the Advisory Board
A global recognized executive with over 40 years of leadership experience driving corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, and enterprise growth. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as President & CEO, Group Vice President, Executive Vice President, Managing Partner, and Board Director for leading organizations including Oracle, AT&T Solutions, Stone & Webster, Booz Allen Hamilton, EDS, and SCG Management Consulting. He has led multi-billion-dollar business initiatives, corporate turnarounds, strategic acquisitions, private equity transactions, and advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions. Mr. Saleeby holds an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, and is widely recognized for his expertise in executive leadership, governance, strategic planning, capital formation, and value creation.
Mr. Tony Ihsan Karim
Founding Senior Partner
Over 30 years of experience in international business, strategic negotiations, and cross-border investments, Mr. Karim is a seasoned global entrepreneur, business strategist, and high-level dealmaker with a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, retail, insurance, AI, manufacturing, and international trade. Since 1995, he has established an extensive network of family offices, institutional investors, business leaders, and government-level contacts across North America, Middle East, Asia, and Europe. His experience includes involvement in a $5.8 billion healthcare manufacturing investment initiative and strategic business development with Akkad Family Holdings. Deeply connected within Michigan’s Chaldean-American business community, Mr. Karim specializes in structuring complex transactions, connecting global capital with investment opportunities, and building long-term strategic partnerships.
Our Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is AGP’s highest executive leadership and decision-making body, responsible for setting strategic direction, advancing institutional development, and overseeing execution across the AGP ecosystem.
Ms. Shabnoor Shah
Founding General Partner / Chairperson Executive Committee
A corporate executive and transformation specialist with over 20 years of experience in Open Source Business, Open Leadership, digital transformation, and organizational design, Ms. Shah serves as Chairperson of the Executive Committee of Alphega Global Partners, its highest executive leadership position. She has driven enterprise transformation, culture change, and digital growth across global organizations including IBM, GE, Red Hat, America Online and Airtel. Her executive expertise spans leadership strategy, organizational transformation, agile methodologies, executive coaching, and human-centered change. She holds advanced qualifications and certifications in psychology, leadership, and coaching and was recognized by Passion Vista as one of “The Most Admired Global Indians” (2023).
Dr. Luis C. Ung
General Partner / Executive Committee Senior Member
A global entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ung is the founder of multiple multinational ventures across construction, logistics, tech, and trade finance. He leads eCorpFunds, a multi-generational family fund of funds. He is a published author and philanthropist, and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration along with multiple graduate degrees.
Mr. Eric Joachim Liese
General Partner / Executive Commitee Member
Over 20 years of experience in AI, data engineering, and enterprise architecture. Specializes in MLOps, LLMs, and GenAI strategy in production environments. Frequent speaker at ML conferences and GenAI industry events. Expert in building scalable platforms from data ingestion to model monitoring. Clear communicator with strong focus on practical business applications. Passionate about responsible AI and bridging technical and strategic perspectives. Industry Experience: e.g. BSH (Bosch Home Appliances), O2/Telefonica, Frankfurt Airport, Toshiba Medical Systems, Deutsche Bank.
General Partners – Global Leadership & Expertise
The General Partners of Alphega Global Partners form the firm’s multidisciplinary leadership network, bringing together accomplished executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and specialists across investment, M&A, finance, technology, enterprise transformation, operations, and international business development.
Mr. Kyo Izuchi
General Partner
An enterprise strategist with experience at PwC, Deloitte, and listed companies in Japan, Mr. Izuchi has advised global giants including Apple, Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, and ByteDance. At Alphega, he leads cross-border structuring and transformation initiatives with precision and geopolitical fluency.
Mr. Eric Pittman
General Partner
With over 25 years of international executive experience, including 20+ years as a CFO and five years as President, Mr. Pittman is a seasoned M&A advisor and global executive specializing in enterprise value creation, transaction execution, and cross-border operations. He is Founder & Principal of Romad Business Broker and Advisory Services, where he has advised on 40+ transactions ranging from under $1 million to $80 million across technology, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, eCommerce, and B2B services. Previously, as President of a Division of FusionCX, he held P&L responsibility across eight countries and more than tripled enterprise value through growth, margin expansion, and operational scale. He holds a BBA in Finance from the University of West Georgia.
Mr. S. Jibreel Hussain
General Partner
Entrepreneur, Investor and operator with expertise in trading, technology, and asset growth, Jibreel Hussain builds disciplined, cash-flowing ventures across financial markets and real estate. He specializes in data-driven execution, risk-managed strategies, and scaling under-optimized businesses into resilient, high-performance enterprises.
Ms. Teresa Strassner
General Partner
A finance and operations leader with over 15 years of experience in FP&A, acquisitions, and private equity. Ms. Strassner has led multimillion-dollar strategic initiatives and co-founded a sustainable biotech company. She brings sharp financial governance and entrepreneurial energy to the Alphega platform.
Mr. Satoshi Shibata
General Partner
Former Secretary to Japan’s Minister for Internal Affairs, built a distinguished career in casting and advertising for the Asian market before founding his own firm in 2016. He is recognized for his deep understanding of culture and economics across Asia, the U.S., and Africa, bridging markets with precision and resonance. Over the years, he has advised leaders, organizations, and governments on branding, business development, and global promotion.
Mr. Lionel Pinuer
General Partner
A seasoned executive with over 25 years in the global aquaculture industry, combining expertise in finance, engineering, and business intelligence to drive high-impact operational transformation. With a background in startup advisory and financial control, this leader integrates advanced financial modeling with innovative aquaculture technology to optimize capital investment and business performance. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, consistently delivers measurable results in feasibility analysis and process excellence.
Mr. Roberto Trevino
General Partner
Mr. Trevino is a finance executive and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, operations, and strategic advisory across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth SMEs. For the past 15 years, he has served as a fractional CFO, advising companies in North and Latin America on financial strategy, capital planning, and operations. He is Founder and President of The Trevino Group and President of Capitable Group, providing finance, accounting, and structured funding solutions. He also serves as a Principal at TechCXO, advising on FP&A, capital raising, and exit strategy execution.
Dr. Lyanne Nieto
General Partner
A senior finance leader and CPA with a Doctorate in Business Administration, known for driving financial process automation, tax optimization, and ERP transformation across international operations. Certified in IFRS and Lean Six Sigma, with a proven track record in strategic financial governance and high-performance team leadership.
Mr. Laurent Grosgogeat
General Partner
With more than 35 years of international leadership experience, Mr. Grosgogeat has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel, and Estée Lauder Companies. He spent over 15 years in senior leadership roles across Asia, Europe, and the United States before returning to France as General Manager of Cerruti 1881, a position he held until 2024. His experience lies in global business development, brand leadership, and international market expansion.
Mr. Alexandre de Sainte Marie
General Partner
With more than 20 years of experience in luxury brand management and strategic advisory, Mr. de Sainte Marie is a recognized expert in brand identity, differentiation, and growth strategies. He held general management positions at Hermès Paris for eight years and has spend over twelve years advising fashion and luxury brands on expansion, positioning, and long-term value creation. His expertise bridges creative vision and commercial execution, supporting brands in scaling and international growth.
Mr. Ludovic Alban
General Partner
With over 15 years of experience in luxury fashion and creative leadership, Mr. Alban is seasoned creative director and brand builder. He spent eight years designing luxury collections for iconic houses including Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès, and Carven, followed by seven years as in-house Creative Director leading brand rebirth and repositioning initiatives for Carven, Look, and Chevignon. As Founder of Paris Phoenix Studio, he has driven seven years of creative performance, specializing in brand identity, collections development, and high-impact creative directions across fashion and lifestyle markets.
Mr. E. Martinez
Senior Advisor
A veteran investor and M&A executive with over 30 years of experience at Citibank, American Express, PwC, and beyond. Mr. Martinez manages global private investments through GreenHills Ventures and advises family offices, venture funds, and sovereign investment groups. A Harvard Business School alumnus, he brings world-class financial insight and advisory strength.