With over 20 years in the financial sector, Bilal began his career as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte and Investec before becoming CEO of AfrAsia Capital Management. Since 2019, he has led Stewards Investment Capital, driving its growth with innovative investment solutions for institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Bilal is passionate about niche investments, offering bespoke strategies in fixed income, equity, and digital assets. He is the Founder Chairman of Arrel Technology Ltd, a blockchain fintech in Mauritius, and has been President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Mauritius since 2020. Bilal also serves on the Advisory Board of US-listed Favo Capital and is a Director at VALR, a leading African crypto exchange, and Enhanced Investment Products Limited, an Asian investment manager.

Rocco is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the LiRo Group. He has molded the LiRo Group from a small group specializing in construction administration to one of the top construction management & engineering firms in the United States. Rocco has been recognized repeatedly by numerous organizations, most notably, being named Engineer of the Year by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. He has over 40 years of business experience and has an entrepreneurial spirit. He owns or has owned several prominent NYC restaurants and real estate projects and has provided seed capital for dozens of companies over his long, storied career. Rocco also serves on several business and non-profit boards.

The Honorable Ernest F. Hart brings decades of legal expertise to FAVO Capital’s Corporate Advisory Board. With a distinguished career as an attorney, including roles as Deputy Commissioner for Legal Matters at the NYPD, Senior Special Counsel to the NYSE, and a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Ernest’s reputation for fairness and commitment to justice are well established.

His experience also extends to academia, serving as an adjunct professor at Manhattan College and Queensborough Community College. A native of Queens, New York, and father of three, Ernest holds a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law, a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Joseph Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. His role at FAVO Capital will focus on providing legal guidance and ensuring regulatory compliance, reinforcing the company’s dedication to ethical governance and long-term value creation.