Thomas Simisky

Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a privately-held investment management firm now structured as a family office, but which was once a hedge fund manager. The firm was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York City. SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations (Open Society) – a private funder of independent groups that works for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

Hall Capital Partners LLC (HCP) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Kathryn Hall in 1994. HCP advises on and manages multi-asset class portfolios for families, endowments, foundations, and other clients.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

The Arab Fund For Arts & Culture (AFAC) is an organization that provides grants and programs to support artists and cultural projects in the Arab region. The organization is based in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization offers funding for various fields, including music, cinema, and training, and regional events. AFAC also supports documentaries and creative and critical writings.

Arab Bank Group engages in provision of commercial banking product and services. It operates through the following segments: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Treasury, Consumer Banking, and Other. The company was founded by Abdel Hameed Shoman on May 21, 1930 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

Arab Bank PLC (Dubai) provides commercial banking services. It offers products and services covering consumer, corporate, and institutional banking and treasury. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Arab Bank Plc (Palestine) provides banking services. It offers consumer banking, corporate banking, and institutional banking. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Ramallah, Palestine .

iMENA Holdings provides Internet and related services. It invests in the consumer Internet industry with a focus on e-commerce, marketplaces, telecommunications, traditional retailers, and media organizations. The company was founded by Khaldoon Tabaza and Adey Salamin in 2013 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Welfare Association is the largest non-profit organization in Palestine, dedicated to preserving Palestinian heritage and identity. The organization is based in Jerusalem, Palestine, State of and their strategic destinations include developing infrastructure in educational institutions to facilitate distance learning, encouraging vocational and technical education, and advocating for government policies that empower economic and social development. The non-profit company is currently running a campaign to provide emergency support to Jerusalem hospitals and first aid responders. The company has disbursed over 600 million USD over the years and are focused on developing various sub-programs with creative interventions in different stages of education. The company encourages knowledge production through technology and focus on distance learning.

OpHedge Investment Services LLC provides investment consulting services. The company was founded on October 21, 2004 and is headquartered in Scarsdale, NY.

Middle East Institute provides policy analysis, educational and professional development services. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Managed Funds Association provides support services for the hedge funds industry. It operates as an association for investment professionals in futures, hedge funds, commodity pool operators, and other alternative investments. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

International Farmland Holdings LP operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Fmc Group Holdings LP, First Manhattan Co LLC is a wealth planning and investment advisory firm based in New York, NY. At the heart of the firm is a thorough, independent research process that forms the foundation of their investment decision-making process. The company uses their experience, rigorous analysis, and sound judgment to identify investment opportunities that deliver long-term value. First Manhattan Co is dedicated to helping their clients secure their financial future through a trusted partnership. The company was founded in 2022. Zachary A. Wydra has been the CEO of the company since 2023.