John Almond
John Almond spent most of his career working in international banking in London, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for several major banks, principally in investment management and advisory roles. He was also principal of a Paris and New York-based hedge fund group until 2002, and in his early career spent eight years in various international roles for a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturing group. Over much of his career, his focus has been on identifying investment opportunities in emerging companies and new technologies.