Jacques J Tohme has 20+ years of investing experience in energy and natural resources. He co-founded Samos Energy, where Jacques led the acquisition of BlackRock’s SE Asia offshore energy business. Samos Energy has raised over $1 billion, with a team of 30+ professionals globally, to deploy into traditional energy assets across oil, gas, and power. He is also the founder of Amerocap LLC, a private US investment firm that holds interests in energy, strategic minerals, and defense businesses globally. Prior to that, Jacques co-founded Tailwind Energy in London which later merged into Serica Energy plc (LSE: SQZ) which combined as the UK’s 3rd largest independent, listed, upstream energy producer. Prior to this, Tailwind transacted with ExxonMobil, Shell, EOG, ENI, BP and Oaktree, while having completed over $1bn in financings. Tailwind’s strategic partner was Mercuria Energy Trading. He is also the co-founder of Verde Magnesium Ltd, which is dedicated to becoming the EU's primary metallic Magnesium producer (which is currently 100% imported mainly from China). The project has receive EU Strategic Project status, and will be the first new European magnesium metal project in decades that could account for 50% of the EU's demand. Previously, Jacques held several PE and investment banking roles in New York. Jacques brings energy investing expertise, as well as a strong network of energy policymakers in the US. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University.