ODYSSEY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Wealth Management Team
- CEO & Co - Founder of Odyssey Group Limited
- CEO / Department:
- Chairman of the Group and Board
Industry Experience: 22 years
Nationality: Australian
Alex Walker is the CEO & Co-Founder of Odyssey Group Limited. Alex is actively involved in the planning and strategic direction of the company, including the day-to-day management decisions for the group, the subsidiary and portfolio companies.
Alex is the Chairman of the group and Board member of the respective subsidiaries and portfolio companies of the group. Alex's seasoned business leadership skills and people management expertise developed over 22 years in the finance industry allows him to successfully execute changes and bring about the company's growth and overall success.
Alex has more than two decades of experience in the onshore, offshore finance and banking industry, leading projects ranging from establishing a bank, to listing companies and building and selling asset management companies. Prior to the establishment of Odyssey Group, Alex held senior positions at Swiss Asia Asset Management (HK) Ltd and Financial Partners, two of Asia's leading wealth and asset management companies.
Mr. Walker is educated in the fields of Business, Finance, Health Science and the Arts, which allows him to bring a wealth of knowledge to any business that he is managing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Wealth Management Team
- Co - Founder and President of Capital
- President / Department:
Industry Experience: 22 years
Nationality: Australian
Daniel Vovil is a Co-Founder and President of Capital Odyssey Group. He leads investment projects, sales and distribution across all business lines and divisions.
Daniel is a Board member of the group's respective subsidiaries and portfolio companies. He is a qualified chartered accountant and has worked in the financial industry for more than 17 years.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director - Japan Real Estate / Department: Odyssey Asset Management
- Managing Director in Charge of Japan Real Estate
Industry Experience: 20 years
Nationality: Japanese
John Kakita is the Managing Director in charge of Japan Real Estate at Odyssey Asset Management. Kakita-san is actively overseeing the company`s real estate projects in Japan including acquisitions of new hospitality assets and management of fund operations.
Mr. Miller is a qualified Architect and has 30 years' experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, primarily in Asia.
Job Titles:
- Consultant for the Odyssey Japan Real Estate Division
- Consultant, Private Equity Real Estate / Department: Private Equity Real Estate
Industry Experience: 20 years
Nationality: Japanese
Kentaro Aoki as Consultant for the Odyssey Japan Real Estate Division. Mr. Aoki provides expert insights on hotel operations, acquisition, asset valuation, restructuring, cashflow & revenue management, budgeting, hotel operator selection & contract negotiation, feasibility studies and pre-opening planning.
He has held various operational and management positions in the industry over the past 20 years working for, and with, a number of well-known hospitality groups throughout Japan, including AMAN, Hilton and the SAVVY collective with financial management and asset management positions with institutions including Idera Capital Management.
Mr. Aoki has extensive experience with cashflow management focusing on profitability, together with broad knowledge and developing a wide network of operating partners, brokers and other hospitality specialists.
Mr. Aoki graduated from Meiji University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and later from Cornell University, New York with a Master of Management in Hospitality."
Job Titles:
- Founder and CEO of Real Capital K.K
- Senior Advisor / Department: Advisory Board
Industry Experience: 25 years
Nationality: Japanese
Mr. Hirasawa is the Founder and CEO of Real Capital K.K and has been involved in the Asian private equity and real estate industry as a lawyer, advisor and fund manager since 1990.
Job Titles:
- Chief Investment Officer / Department: Asset Management
Industry Experience: 25 years
Nationality: Australian
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager / Department: Distribution
Industry Experience: 10 years
Nationality: Filipino
Languages: English, Filipino and Visayan
Riza has 10 years of customer service, sales, and technical support experience in Business Process Industry (BPO). She is responsible for generating/searching for prospective leads, setting up appointments, and ensuring that Odyssey's products or services are presented to investors effectively. Moreover, she has five years of experience as a licensed real estate specialist in the Philippines. During their 2022 National Real Estate Convention, she was recognized for her exceptional sales.
Job Titles:
- Sales Associate / Department: Distribution
Industry Experience: 20 years
Nationality: Filipino
Ruben is the Sales Associate for the Odyssey Group and will be responsible for building strong relationships with business clients. He will work closely with our team to ensure all partners, clients and prospects are serviced at the highest level.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director - Operations / Department: Head of Operations
- Head of Operations for the Japan Real Estate Team
Industry Experience: 7 years
Nationality: Australian
Sam is the head of operations for the Japan Real Estate team at Odyssey and works closely with senior management, the real estate team, and third-party providers. He is also directly involved in working with international investors, the wealth management team and administrative staff for the fund and syndication divisions.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor / Department: Advisory Board
Industry Experience: 20 years
Nationality: Japanese
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor
- Japanese Hospitality Real Estate Advisor / Department: Japan Advisory Board
Industry Experience: 10 years
Nationality: Japanese
Yuki Baba is a Senior Advisor to Odyssey's Japan Real Estate Department, with a specialization in Japanese Hospitality Real Estate, particularly the Ryokan Sector (traditional Japanese Inns). Yuki supports Odyssey with her extensive personal industry experience, network of operators, brokers, private sellers and associations with a multitude of service providers and industry professionals.
Yuki has extensive experience in the Ryokan sector. Previously a Ryokan owner herself, Yuki has first-hand experience operating, restructuring, managing and exiting this unique asset type. Yuki provides deep insight and skills to drive new business plans, enhance profits, promotion to international clientele and leading exit strategies to completion.
Yuki started her career as an international cabin attendant at All Nippon Airways. She then moved into the finance sector, working in the air leasing department of Chase Investment Bank, in Tokyo.
Yuki holds a BA of History from the University of the Sacred Heart (Japan) and a MA from Birkbeck, University of London.
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive Director / Department: Board
Industry Experience: 20 years
Nationality: Japanese