Meet Our Amiable and Dedicated Team
Dr. George Machan
Experience Senior Business Consultant
George Machan is an accomplished professional with a robust academic and professional background. He is a graduate of Purdue University, where he earned his PhD in Engineering. Currently, Dr. Machan serves as the Director and CEO of the company, where he is responsible for formulating the overall strategies and ensuring their successful implementation.
With over thirty years of experience spanning business and banking sectors, Dr. Machan’s expertise is further enhanced by his solid foundation in engineering and construction management. His extensive career includes significant roles at notable institutions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Machan’s has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic thinking, guiding numerous projects to success and contributing to the growth and development of the organizations he has been a part of. His comprehensive experience and dedication make him a distinguished figure in his field.
Kinky Lawrence
Investment Advisor/Legal
As the Investment Advisor/Legal at Verite Trust Company Limited, Kinky Lawrence brings onboard 17 years of international experience through his legal profession, while serving as a partner at Jaredb Advocates & Fountain Derive International Legal Consultants.
Kinky Lawrence graduated with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Economics, a Bachelor of Science in Law, and a Juris Doctors in Law. Kinky Lawrence continues being active in the following areas:
– Qualified Member of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Dept.
– Member of International Law Bar Association
– Qualified Litigator & Member of DIFC Courts
– Associate Member of Dubai International Arbitration Centre
– Member of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre
– International Law Seminars at Peperdine University of Law, California, 2004
– Islamic Finance of Banking Study in London, 2005
– International Arbitration Seminars Washington D.C. 2006
– Trade Dispute Seminar in Washington D.C. 2008
– International Law Practice Seminar, Washington D.C. 2009
– International Dispute Resolution Study, Washington D.C. 2010
– Advance Arbitration Management Study, Washington D.C. 2010
– Real Estate Dispute Resolution Study London 2010
– Real Estate and Construction Law London 2010
– Real Estate and Management Administration London 2010
Dr. Arnold Gustave
Fund/ investment development manger
With over 25 years of experience in Investment and Financial Services, Dr. Arnold Gustave focus is in organizational development, strategic planning and implementation. Prior to joining CIC, Dr. Arnold Gustave worked in the areas of Retail/Investment Banking, Treasury, Corporate Finance and Syndicated Loans arrangement for which includes Petrochemical, Energy and Utility sectors.
Dr. Arnold Gustave used to manage a lending portfolio exceeding one billion US Dollar. He holds an MBA degree with a concentration in Investment and Finance. Previous employers include: Banks, Arabian Petrochemical Company – SABIC (UAE), and Aramco. He is currently overseeing the investment/financing sector of the company.
Douglas Rookie
Customer Relation Management
• A Management Graduate from Delhi University specialization in Financial Management
• Post Graduate Degree Holder in Computer Application from one of the premier colleges from Tamil Nadu, India
• Over 29 years of experience in financial services sector, includes 21 years in the banking industry
• Last 8 years spearheading the Investment Banking activity of IL&FS Group, a leading Infrastructure development institute specialized in Public Private Participation projects based at Dubai
• Primary responsibilities to provide advisory & arranger service to external & internal clients for raising capital.
• Successfully raised capital over USD 2.0 billion in the last eight years
• Specialized in project structuring for Boot & PPP models across sectors covering MENA & India
• Capabilities and skill sets includes Debt syndication, M&A advisory, private equity fundraising and project advisory
• Prior to joining IL&FS, worked in the banking sector at various capacities covering Project Finance, Corporate & Institutional Banking, Trade Finance & Treasury
