David Rose: Chairman of Crossway Capital Advisory Board & Regional Director for UK & EMEA
David Rose is the Chairman of Crossway Capital Advisory Board and also the Senior Associate responsible for UK and Europe. He comes from a long career across media and capital raising, most recently as CEO of UK-based Equility Capital Ltd which specialised in project financing. On his retirement in 2015 he transferred his ongoing transactions into Crossway. His hands-on experience in capital raising activities, from business angel deals of $50,000 to major project financings of $3bn+ over 40+ years is a decided asset to Crossway. David is based in UK. Contact David via David@crosswaycapital.com.au |
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Mr. Johnny Jalin: Managing Director / CEO, based in their Sydney HQ
Johnny Jalin is a Malaysian-born Australian Citizen. He did his Electrical Engineering degree in the University of South Australia and his Masters of Science in Finance from Strathclyde University in Glasgow. He is married with two children. He and his family attend Hillsong church in Sydney. He is the founding Director of Crossway Capital.
He brings to the team over 20 years of Senior Management experience working in Malaysia, South Africa and Australia. In conjunction with David Rose & a few other International Associates, he has worked extensively on capital raising projects covering oil & gas, mining, agribusiness, hotels/resorts, shipping and waste to energy projects. His specific areas of expertise cover Corporate finance strategies, Capital Raising in the Alternative Capital Markets, Corporate Re-structuring, and New Market Strategies. He is one of the few in Australia who are leading the way in Structured Finance & Alternative Capital Raising. He has a passion for empowering people to take charge of their future using new technologies, new processes and new ways of thinking. He is a strong believer in the fact that a fulfilling life can only be achieved by putting others first, by leading a life of ‘giving’ and helping other people to succeed in their chosen field. He believes that we can be transformed by the renewing of our minds and then be in a position to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will for our lives (Rom 12:2) Johnny is fluent in English, Malay, and Indonesian. View Johnny's Profile on LinkedIn Contact Johnny here. |
Crossway Capital HQ, Australia Square,
Sydney Opera House
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Mr. Robert Lepatu: Regional Director and CEO of Crossway Capital PNG.
Robert Lepatu is a PNG National. He has been married for 22 years and has three teenage children and, together with his wife and children, attend Hillsong Church in Sydney. He has qualifications in teaching, social work and business.
In conjunction with Johnny Jalin & a few other International Associates, he has worked on capital raising projects covering oil & gas, agribusiness, mining, hotels/resorts, railways and waste to energy projects since 2012. His particular passion is for humanitarian related projects covering agribusiness and local infrastructures that can empower people to have a better standard of living. He has also been involved in transport / courier and import & export business. He is an all rounder motivational speaker, empowering families and individuals in Kingdom Theology. He is passionate about the cause of justice, love for others, and community aid development program. He currently resides in Western Sydney, and commutes to PNG according to business and personal needs. He is one of the most well respected and well connected individuals in Papua New Guinea as well as in Australia. Contact Robert via mailto:Robert@crosswaycapital.com.au Robert is fluent in English and Pidgin English. 
Panoramic View of Port Moresby
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Mr. Howard Wilson: Regional Director, The Americas. Based in Atlanta, GA
Howard was a Founder, Corporate Officer and Director of a publicly traded company from 1995 to 2000, Lakota Energy, which later became Lakota Technology and the 2Infinty.com. He has over 20 years of experience working with businesses to raise capital in a wide variety of industries covering all stages of development, both publicly traded and private companies.He brings a support team that has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate and health care field, as well as real estate consulting, appraisal & market feasibility, management and development consulting He has hands-on experience in the following segments: Oil & Natural Gas E & P, Senior Living, Real Estate, Hotels, Resorts, Telemedicine, Biotech, Renewable/Alternative Energy and IT. He brings to the group his vast experience in Alternative Capital, Private Placements, Public Listing, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Private Equity, Bond Financing, and Debt Solutions for companies in different stages of development in a wide variety of industries. Contact Howard on mailto:Howard@crosswaycapital.com.au |
Atlanta, Georgia - City Skyline
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Mr. Dumisani Nkosi: Regional Associate, Africa. Based in Sandton, Johannesburg
Dumisani Nkosi was born and raised in South Africa. He is married with two awesome children. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and minor in Information System and a Post Graduate degrees from Kentucky USA. His work experience spans over 22 years including directorships in various companies in the USA, Finland and South Africa.
His expertise is in Green energy solutions, Green housing solutions, International business development, construction and development projects, program management, mergers and acquisitions and information technology solutions.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he is also the Chairman of The Green LLC, Chairman of Verified Investment Holdings and Chairman of Verified Communication. He is passionate about mother Africa and the potential it holds.
Dumi speaks American English, Finnish, Afrikaan and Zulu.
Dumisani Nkosi was born and raised in South Africa. He is married with two awesome children. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and minor in Information System and a Post Graduate degrees from Kentucky USA. His work experience spans over 22 years including directorships in various companies in the USA, Finland and South Africa.
His expertise is in Green energy solutions, Green housing solutions, International business development, construction and development projects, program management, mergers and acquisitions and information technology solutions.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he is also the Chairman of The Green LLC, Chairman of Verified Investment Holdings and Chairman of Verified Communication. He is passionate about mother Africa and the potential it holds.
Dumi speaks American English, Finnish, Afrikaan and Zulu.
Johannesburg skyline at night
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Sun City, Johannesburg
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Mr. John Krawc: Senior Associate & Specialist, International Trade & Commodities
John brings to the team his vast experience in international trade and commodities trading. He has done business in and travelled to Singapore, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Taiwan, Surabaya (Indonesia), Vienna, and Moscow. His intimate knowledge of those countries will come in handy when we evaluate the deals that come to us.
He held a Senior Management Role in one of the major shipping companies based in Singapore, dealing in Steel and Coal.
He is currently the Managing Director of Global Progress Pty Ltd, a financial services business based in Western Sydney.
John speaks, reads and writes English and Polish.
He held a Senior Management Role in one of the major shipping companies based in Singapore, dealing in Steel and Coal.
He is currently the Managing Director of Global Progress Pty Ltd, a financial services business based in Western Sydney.
John speaks, reads and writes English and Polish.
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Mr Steven Ma: Regional Associate for Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. Based in Taipei, Taiwan
Steven Andrew Ma was born and raised in Australia and has bachelor degrees in Law, International Business and Construction Economics from the University of Technology, Sydney. He has over 25 years working experience in Australia, United Arab Emirates and Asia on multi-billion dollar construction and development projects. The projects he has been involved with have included Airports, Railways, District Cooling Networks, Power Generation, Hospitals, Hotels, Race tracks, Amusement Parks, Golf Courses and other large commercial projects up to the value of USD 5 Billion.
He is also Director of Ma Ventures Limited, based out of Taipei, Taiwan, where he specialises in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, and Commercial Management of high value construction and development commercial and infrastructure projects throughout Asia, Middle East and Australia. |
Joseph Wazzan: Director, Middle East. Based in Dubai
Joseph is a British citizen but his roots are from the Middle East. He is an Arabic speaker and has been residing in Dubai since April 2008. As such, Joseph has deep understanding of the culture, the state of the economies of the Middle East and where the opportunities are.
Joseph qualified as a Chartered accountant in 1986 with Ernst & Young London. Soon after qualifying he joined the firm’s Dubai office for a couple of years. Upon his return to the UK he joined KPMG where he spent 5 years with them in the Corporate Finance division. He then set up his own corporate finance & restructuring firm advising SMEs on business strategy, fund raising and turnaround and restructuring. In 2001 he joined Begbies traynor ( the largest independent Corporate recovery firm in the UK) and established a turnaround division in their London office. In 2008 Joseph decided to return to Dubai and he has been there ever since.
Joseph’s career spanning 30+ years has largely been focused on Corporate Restructuring, refinancing, and Turnaround. In the last few years he shifted his focus to project Finance. At the time of writing he is progressing several large transactions totaling circa $ 1b . The funds are being raised through the Crossway Capital unique IWPF product ( Insurance Wrap Project Finance). Joseph also has access to a number of regional business angel investors who are actively seeking quality opportunities in the region and the UK.
Joseph is a British citizen but his roots are from the Middle East. He is an Arabic speaker and has been residing in Dubai since April 2008. As such, Joseph has deep understanding of the culture, the state of the economies of the Middle East and where the opportunities are.
Joseph qualified as a Chartered accountant in 1986 with Ernst & Young London. Soon after qualifying he joined the firm’s Dubai office for a couple of years. Upon his return to the UK he joined KPMG where he spent 5 years with them in the Corporate Finance division. He then set up his own corporate finance & restructuring firm advising SMEs on business strategy, fund raising and turnaround and restructuring. In 2001 he joined Begbies traynor ( the largest independent Corporate recovery firm in the UK) and established a turnaround division in their London office. In 2008 Joseph decided to return to Dubai and he has been there ever since.
Joseph’s career spanning 30+ years has largely been focused on Corporate Restructuring, refinancing, and Turnaround. In the last few years he shifted his focus to project Finance. At the time of writing he is progressing several large transactions totaling circa $ 1b . The funds are being raised through the Crossway Capital unique IWPF product ( Insurance Wrap Project Finance). Joseph also has access to a number of regional business angel investors who are actively seeking quality opportunities in the region and the UK.