Gabriel Sterne

Part of Oxford Economics Group Ltd., Oxford Economics Ltd. is a leading independent economic advisory firm. Based in Oxford, UK, the company offers reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Oxford Economics has a multidisciplinary team highly skilled in research techniques, including econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis. The British company provides timely, data-driven economic and business insights and solutions to enable intelligent and responsible decision-making. The company's economic and industry models give them an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their impact. The company was founded in 1981, and Adrian John Cooper has been the CEO of the company since 1994.

Tellimer Ltd. is an independent Great Britain-based frontier market brokerage firm which was founded in 1999 by Peter Bartlett as Exotix Partners LLP through joint venture with ICAP plc. Headquartered in London, the firm specializes in illiquid bonds and loans, equities, structured finance, asset management, research and capital raising in frontier markets. In 2007, private holding company IPGL Ltd. became a significant shareholder in the firm. Tellimer's core competencies are their specialist understanding of illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and equity, skills in raising structured finance or capital and alternative investments. Through their client base, investor relationships, international presence and research capability, they are able to identify value, provide specialist expertise and advice as well as intermediate buyers and sellers and originate, structure, place or distribute emerging markets products.