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EGC TEAM
Founder l Director of Legal & Compliance
Maria Hernández
With over 24 years of legal experience, Maria has worked with leading international law firms and acted as legal counsel to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies across Europe and the Middle East. Her expertise focuses on structuring and executing complex mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, and cross-border expansion strategies. She has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, foreign investment frameworks, and navigating multi-jurisdictional legal environments.
Co-Founder l Chief Executive Officer
William Stewart
Based between London, Paris, and Dubai,
William's background stems within the private aviation sector. Known for discretion, and strategic foresight, he delivers valuable outcomes for Everest Global Capital. He sets the firm's strategic direction for cross‑border growth initiatives, shaping mandate selectivity and ensuring every engagement aligns with long‑term value creation. His approach reinforces EGC's position as a advantageous partner for international principals and stakeholders.
Director of Operations
Antonio Hijano
Antonio brings over 15 years of expertise in the global fuel trade, navigating complex international markets with technical insight and deep knowledge. His career spans the full spectrum of the energy sector - from sourcing to logistics, to compliance and international vendor negotiations. He combines technical know-how and hands‑on operational experience, enabling him to de‑risk supply chains and deliver consistent outcomes.
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Global Senior Advisor & Consultant
Dr. John. B Sheldon
John B. Sheldon, Ph.D., has over 25 years experience in the space, cyberspace, and defence sectors in and outside of the Middle East, having worked for both commercial and government entities in the UK, United States, Europe, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Head of Client Development
Ralph Martinez
Ralph has over two decades of experience driving commercial growth across FinTech, financial services, and payment technology. He specialises in building strategic partnerships, leading high‑impact go‑to‑market initiatives, and developing teams that consistently outperform expectations. Known for his customer‑first approach and ability to work directly with founders and C‑suite leaders.
Technology Lead
Nicolaas Knook
Nicolaas has a long track record in managing enterprise systems, strengthening infrastructure, and delivering reliable, scalable technology solutions. He is recognised for his ability to diagnose issues quickly, streamline operations, and align IT capabilities with client needs. With technical depth, Nicolaas ensures organisations remain resilient, efficient, and future‑ready.
Regional Sales Director, North America
Eugene O'Malley
Eugene leads the North American Desk, with deep experience supporting U.S. and Canadian clients across fast‑moving commercial environments. He specialises in developing market‑specific sales strategies, managing key accounts, and relationships with partners across the region.
Market Analyst
Xinyan Liu
Xinyan focuses on understanding real‑world supply, demand, and trade flows that drive pricing and procurement decisions. Her work centres on evaluating production capacity, logistics constraints, and geopolitical factors that directly influence market access and commercial strategy. She studied Economics at Cambridge and applies a clear, evidence‑based approach.
Executive Assistant
Victoria Ambrosio
Victoria provides support to the co‑founders, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities and operations at the executive level. With 12 years of experience in international business, she combines organisational efforts with multi‑sector expertise. Known for her reliability, Victoria plays a key role in enabling focus and efficiency across the leadership team.
