Advisory Board Members
Take a look at our board members.
Alexandra Weck
With over 17 years of experience in the finance and fintech sectors, Weck is a seasoned sales and storytelling expert. Her extensive expertise in sales strategies, brand positioning, and customer engagement will help PaceUP Invest achieve its growth goals and strengthen its presence in both the German and international markets.
Axel Maier, CFA
Axel Maier has almost 30 years experience in the asset management industry. He is the founder of Singularity Advisors where he helps asset management companies with market entrance and market expansions strategies in Europe and Asia. He is also a partner at MDOTM, the leading FinTech company of purely AI-driven investment management solutions. Previously, he worked for different organisations such as, Macquarie Investment Management as Head of Asian Business in Hong Kong. During this time, he was on the board of regulated entities in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. Before that he spent 10 years at Wellington Management in London and Singapore covering Asia, Europe and the Middle East at various stages during this time and leaving as Wellington’s Head of Europe. He also was a member of the board of managing directors for Baring Asset Management AG in Frankfurt. Axel is a strong supporter of education for underprivileged groups and is the Chairman of the Cambodian Children’s Fund in the UK.
Erick Yong
Erick is the CEO and co-founder of GreenTec Capital Partners, Germany's premier investor into African start-ups. He has Cameroonian roots, although he was born in Bonn, Germany and attending university in France. Erick became an entrepreneur and strategic consultant immediately after his studies, where he further developed his strategic thinking skills and comprehensive track record of launching and scaling up new business concepts. He is a specialist in international marketing strategies, implementing brand strategies, marketing plans and communication campaigns. He has also directed innovation efforts and managed international teams in executing company strategies with global vision.
Martha Mghendi-Fisher
Martha is a thought leader, a social entrepreneur, diversity & inclusion advocate, child protection advocate and a philanthropist. She holds years of experience in financial industry, NGOs and social entrepreneurship. As an immigrant from Kenya, Martha has worked her way to become a respectable, trustworthy and thought leader. She is a highly sought-after and inspirational speaker, with a talent to connect to her audience from different demographics, industries and backgrounds by being her authentic self. A naturally born leader and community leader, she has founded many initiatives that are committed to championing and supporting women, marginalised communities and children. She sits on various Boards as Trustee, Advisor & Non-Executive Director Her full BIO can be found here: https://marthamghendi.com