After obtaining his MBA, John began his career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the international accounting and consulting firm, and subsequently joined Progressive Corporation. John was a Division President at Progressive and in 1999 bought a group of companies from Progressive. In 2001, he founded MMI as a platform investment company and MMI has subsequently acquired 20 additional companies.
Ben Davies serves as CEO of Merrymeeting Group. Prior to joining the Merrymeeting Group, Ben worked at Jones Day where he was an Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group.
Ben received his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is a member of the Ohio Bar. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.
Dr. BinSaeed is a former Deputy Minister of Health and an experienced serial entrepreneur. With a strong background in academia, public health leadership, and business, he manages an international consultancy firm. He advises family offices, government entities, and global charitable organizations on multi-billion-dollar iconic projects.
Brian has over 20 years of experience as a business owner and managing business transactions. Brian has received the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) designation, holds both the Series 7 – General Security License and the Series 63 – Uniform Securities Licenses, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker. He has been affiliated with several organizations including the Entrepreneur Organization, a Member of the International Business Brokers Association, Venture Club, and a Board Member of The Entrepreneur Institute.
Mr. Musafer is a seasoned businessman who has founded several ventures in marketing, fintech, and real estate, including one that grew to over $50 million in assets under management. Mr. Musafer also serves as a special representative for the public, banking, and investor relations on behalf of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, representing their interests with a focus on growth, trust, and long-term partnerships.
Dr. Sowwan is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over two decades of leadership experience. He served as General Manager at Dar Al Dawa Development & Investment Co. and later at Axentia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He spent 15 years at AstraZeneca, where he held key leadership positions, including Country President of Saudi Arabia.
Mo Ibrahim founded a venture capital group and, as the business development officer, he successfully increased the startup's revenue from $3 million to over $9 million in just three years. Additionally, Dr. Ibrahim led numerous consultancy and reform projects with the UN and various governments in the MENA region and North America. Notably, he contributed to a $10 billion healthcare reform initiative under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, where he played a key role in drafting the health sector strategy.
