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Belal joined GMG as Chief Investment Officer in 2021. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at HSBC Private Bank Switzerland, where he held several positions including CIO (2016–2021), responsible for helping formulate the global macroeconomic outlook, tactical asset allocation positioning, investment strategies and investment themes across asset classes. Belal's expertise and extensive work experience in foreign exchange sales and commodities have taken him to many leading banks, such as Merrill (formerly Merrill Lynch Investment Bank), Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Tokyo, among others.

Prior to joining the group, François worked as a private banker for Coutts and Co Suisse, covering the UK market and then for Union Bancaire Privée. He holds a CFA and a Master in Business Administration from the Ecole des Dirigeants et Créateurs d’Entreprises in Paris. He speaks French and English.

Prior to joining GMG, Marc spent 10 years as a portfolio manager for global emerging market equities at Deutsche Bank's DWS. He held several roles in Europe and Asia, including lead responsibility for institutional mandates, the co-management of flagship funds, and the development of quantamental strategies. Marc contributed to broadening the scope of institutional coverage and was also responsible for research with a specialized focus on Southeast Asia and thematics. Previously, he served as an equities and quant analyst at Surperformance SAS. Prior to that, he was an auditor advisor at Currat& Associes SA. Marc holds a BSc in Management from CIBU – California International Business University and an MBA in Finance from International School of Management & St. John’s University.