So what do we know about those involved with making up this group outside what was posted below on the OS?
MATT SOUTHALL (Chairman)
For the past five years, Matt has been working between the UK and Middle East advising on international mergers and acquisitions and building strong relationships with key businesses in the Gulf.
Previously, he set up and ran a successful e-commerce business and was also involved in sports management, working alongside high profile sports agencies and their clients.
His early ambitions were as a professional footballer but having left the Blackburn Rovers School of Excellence at 16, he opted for a career in the sports industry and attended the University of Manchester where he was awarded a Masters in Business Administration.
HIS EXCELLENCY TAHNOON NIMER (Director)
H.E Tahnoon Nimer is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Business Development, the private office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and oversees the running of more than 60 companies including energy, insurance, broadcasting, shipping and sports businesses.
He has strong ties with governments and multi-nationals across the globe and has a track record of supporting emerging businesses. In 2018, he was named as a Global Ambassador for Peace.
His Excellency is the majority shareholder in East Street Investments through his Abu Dhabi based corporation, Panorama Magic General Contracting LLC, and will form part of the new Charlton Athletic board.
JONATHAN HELLER (Director)
Jonathan is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Business Development having established a consultancy advising large multi-national pension sponsors which broadened into a global financial advisory.
He held prominent positions in the UK nuclear industry and served as Secretary-General of the European Atomic Forum before becoming Head of European Development for Prudential Investments.
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Mike Murphy rings a bell for some reason.
Tahnoon Nimer ----------> Mr. Hootnannie
H.E. Tahnoon Nimer was born in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. H.E. Tahnoon Nimer completed his academic studies with several degrees in Business Administration and Communication in the United States as well as graduating from Universities of several other countries. Likewise, he developed his professional career in various government and semi-governmental entities, as well as private companies, amongst others, in the Municipality of Al Ain.
H.E. Tahnoon Nimer, Chairman of The Private Office of H. H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, oversees the running of circa 60 companies, that fall under the umbrella of the Private Office. Furthermore, he is an honorary member of the Youth Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi, and was distinguished as Global Ambassador for Peace in 2018.
A special mention is his remarkable commitment to supporting emerging businesses directly sponsored by H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and other prominent Royal Family members, in the UAE as well as other countries.
H.E. Tahnoon Nimer has strong ties with government, semi-government and multinational corporates not only in the GCC, but also in Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, with growing interest in Oman, KSA, Kuwait, Egypt, as well as some targeted European and Asian countries.
From within Abu Dhabi Business Development, 'ADBD', he has fostered strategic alliances with cutting-edge tech and service entities which developed into worthy contributions for economic development in the region in diverse fields: Insurance, Oil & Gas, Sports, Television & Broadcasting, Leisure & Entertainment, Real Estate, Trading, Shipping, Transport and many others.
His unrivalled knowledge of the GCC market and its participants' cultures, along with his professional portfolio and fluency in several languages, has gained him widespread recognition amongst diverse sectors. These are essential factors to achieve continuing success in developing and attracting business to the region.
Wassat mean then?
He's got a few quid