Demitri Diamond, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Demitri Diamond is a member of the Diversified Alternative Equity team at Barings and is responsible for supporting the underwriting and monitoring of primary and secondary fund investments as well as co-investments across Real Assets and Private Equity.  Prior to joining Barings in 2018, Demitri was an Investment Analyst at Aldea Capital Partners where he focused on sourcing and underwriting private equity small and emerging managers.

Pedram Parhizkari, CAIA

Earning my CAIA designation has been a career game-changer. It's not just one of the most prestigious credentials; it's an entryway to opportunities that were once out of reach. The CAIA community connects me with like-minded professionals in the alts space and expands my knowledge on a continuous basis.

October 2023: Origami Horizons - Unfolding Asia’s Culture, Commerce, and Opportunity

Origami paper boats on a map

Authored by John L. Bowman, CFA

I’ve been traveling to Asia regularly for a quarter century. From that very first trip in early 1998, less than a year after the handover of Hong Kong, the region has always arrested my wonder with its vitality, winding history, colorful cultures, and explosive flavors. Over those countless trips, I’ve sown deep friendships, cultivated a more informed understanding and empathy for the world’s economic and geopolitical blocs, and even adopted our youngest two children. It’s a special place that changes you.

Ahmad Alwan, CAIA, Chapter Head, U.A.E

Ahmad Ali Alwan is the Deputy CEO of Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem. In his role, Ahmad
leads the development and implementation of Hub71’s technology strategy and long-term vision to
elevate Abu Dhabi as a leading technology ecosystem globally. As part of the leadership team, Ahmad
plays a central role in shaping Hub71’s value proposition and the depth of its ecosystem with the aim of
increasing commercial and funding opportunities for technology startup and companies within its

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