HAMBLEDEN CAPITAL - Key Persons
A successful entrepreneur, our Chairman's career spans over four decades during which he has founded several renowned businesses including Chiltern Group, Kinetic Partners LLP and the ZEDRA Group. Ali trained as a chartered accountant in practice with what is now Ernst & Young, was made a Partner in 1976 at the age of 29 and went on to set up his own practice in London in 1980. This practice is now known as Vistra Trust and Ali managed this business for its first 25 years. Ali is still as passionate about his family business today as he was in 1980, and places huge importance on strong professional relationships, having worked with some of our current business partners for over 40 years.
Chala, our Chief Compliance Officer - and the inspiration for our logo - is rarely found anywhere but by Nima's side. Rest assured, she might sit in on important meetings, but she signed a global NDA.
A long time friend of the Sarikhani family, John co-founded Hambleden Capital in 2019 and as a fellow Managing Partner is responsible for running all aspects of the family office with Nima. John has over 18 years of experience in the global financial services sector, most latterly as the Global Head of Corporate Development for Barclays. When not working or enjoying time with his family, he has a love of golf and fine wine.
As one of Hambleden Capital's two Managing Partners, Nima oversees all aspects of the office together with fellow Managing Partner John. London born and bred, Nima spent over eight years working in the City as a trader before moving across London to assist the growth and expansion of his family's businesses in 2011. Nima co-founded Hambleden Capital in 2019 and has worked with John to grow the breadth and reach of the investment operations to what it is today. Outside of work, Nima loves to explore the wild and remote wilderness and is an avid photographer specialising in wildlife photography.
Ziba has recently returned to Hambleden Capital to work alongside Ali, Nima and John, after completing her MBA at the London Business School. Ziba previously worked with the family to set up the family office, and before that in wealth management and M&A. She loves the purpose, and the family, behind Hambleden. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with friends and family, art, travel and sports.