Board of Advisors - Corporate

Board of Advisors - Governance and Compliance (ZMA)

Ray C. Anderson

Jonathan J. Shaw

Dr. Zarif Menon

Ray C. Anderson, is a strategic finance and operations executive with over three decades of global leadership experience helping organizations unlock value, manage risk, and scale effectively. Over his career at KPMG, he has guided Fortune 500 companies and multinational clients through complex transformations, regulatory shifts, and performance turnarounds, building a reputation for integrity, clarity, and execution. As a Global Lead Partner, he lead the delivery of integrated audits across 75+ countries, orchestrating cross-functional teams and embedding technology to enhance controls, increase transparency, and elevate audit quality. Beyond audit, I drive innovation initiatives and enterprise-wide change management programs that deliver measurable operational improvements and sustained stakeholder confidence.

A London-based private markets investment professional with experience across asset management and capital markets, who held senior roles at Man Group leading business development and investor solutions, while contributing to multi-billion-dollar investment portfolios and underwriting large-scale private market funds, and previously worked at UBS and Citigroup before becoming a seed investor and advisor supporting ventures through growth and exit.

Dr. Zarif Menon is the Founder and Group CEO of Pacific Alliance Group (PAG), a global capital governance ecosystem. He is the architect behind PAG’s proprietary frameworks, including SCPE™, APRIM™, and CCGN™, which are designed to institutionalise governance, protect capital, and structure credible financial engagement across international markets

Independence & Operational Disclaimer

The Board of Governance & Compliance operates as an independent oversight and advisory body within the Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) ecosystem, established to uphold principles of governance, compliance integrity, and institutional accountability.

1.) Independent Engagement Scope

Members of the Board may act collectively or individually in the execution of governance and compliance-related assignments. Such assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Due diligence reviews

• Counterparty verification and authentication

• Document validation and forensic assessment

• Regulatory and compliance alignment reviews

• Risk identification and governance advisory

The scope of engagement may vary depending on the nature, jurisdiction, and complexity of each assignment.

2.) Assignment Discretion & Third-Party Engagement

Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) reserves the sole and absolute right to:

• Assign, appoint, or engage qualified independent third-party professionals, firms, or institutions

• Determine the composition of assigned personnel

• Structure the engagement based on project-specific requirements

Such assignments are made strictly in accordance with competency, jurisdictional suitability, and governance requirements.

3.) Non-Employment & Independent Capacity

All members and participants operating under the Board of Governance & Compliance:

• Act strictly in an independent professional capacity

• Are not employees, partners, or agents of PAG or its associated entities

• Do not possess authority to legally bind PAG unless expressly authorised under formal written agreement

4.) Governance Integrity & Non-Conflict Principle

The Board is structured to function as an independent check and balance mechanism, ensuring:

• Separation between commercial facilitation and governance oversight

• Elimination of conflict of interest

• Objective, unbiased, and professional assessment

5.) Advisory Nature & Limitation of Responsibility

All outputs, findings, and assessments produced under this Board:

• Are provided strictly for governance, compliance, and risk assessment purposes

• Do not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice

• Are based on information made available at the time of review

6.) Reliance & Accountability Framework

While all reasonable professional care is exercised:

• Responsibility for final decisions remains with the engaging party or client

• PAG and its associated entities shall not be held liable for outcomes arising from third-party actions, representations, or undisclosed information

“The Board of Governance & Compliance exists to preserve integrity, enforce discipline, and ensure that all engagements within the PAG ecosystem are governed by transparency, accountability, and institutional standards.”

Sri Rohit Kharbanda

Mr. Rohit, a Chartered Accountant with 26+ years of experience, holds the role of Senior Associate Consultant. Led Treasury, IT, Procurement, and HR management while ensuring compliance. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Previous experience at Ernst & Young in Forensic Accounting. Successful start-up specialist. Oversaw process review, documentation, and control evaluation in various settings. A leader and change agent enhancing business processes for reliability, simplicity, and scalable growth.

Board of Trustees - (Zarif Menon Family Trust)

Dr. Zarif Menon

Anisha Zarif

Amal Zarif

Ashika Zarif

Management

Dr. Zarif Menon (Founder / President & Group CEO)

Leslie Charles Albuquerque (MD / CEO - Malaysia)

Arzawiyah Ab Rahman (COO / Director - Malaysia)

Narain Eswardas (CTIO / Director - Malaysia)

Anita Nambiar (Director - UK)

Logan Soroha (Director - UK)

Mira Dwi Adha Setiani (Director - Indonesia)

Nova Tri Rahmi (Director - Indonesia)

Ryan Leong (Director - Australia)

Peter Ouyang (Director - Australia)

Thomas Kuriachan (India)

Syed Ahmad Saddique (UAE)

A law graduate with over 25 years of experience in capital markets, who has served as Director of Pacific Alliance Group since 1996 and head of PA Solutions since 2008, acting as a finance and investment consultant and retained advisor to multiple clients, with expertise in strategic planning, business development, and financial consulting.

Leslie Albuquerque, a Canadian graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, gained substantial experience at Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur, before transitioning to the real estate sector. With 32 years of expertise, he successfully marketed and transacted high-end properties in various roles, making a significant impact in the industry.

A Certified Trust Advisor (CTA) and Fellow of the Malaysian Financial Planning Association with over 25 years of experience in corporate administration, finance, and consulting, who has spent 18+ years with Pacific Alliance Group and leads its Corporate Affairs Division, with strong government liaison experience including the Ministry of Finance and the Prime Minister’s Office.

An entrepreneurial consultant with 20+ years of experience, Narain Eswardas specialize in strategic marketing for financial and wealth management sectors. I offer corporate capital-raising solutions and provide comprehensive services in wealth management and estate planning, ensuring the preservation of personal legacies for future generations.

Advisory, Governance & Non-Executive Roles

All individuals listed under the Board of Advisors, Governance & Compliance (ZMA), Board of Trustees, and Global Associates serve in non-executive, advisory, fiduciary, or consultative capacities only, unless expressly stated otherwise under the Management section.

Such individuals do not participate in the day-to-day management, operational decision-making, or execution of transactions of Pacific Alliance Group (PAG) or any of its affiliated entities, and shall not be deemed officers, agents, or representatives of the Group for any purpose beyond the scope of their formally agreed roles.

All advisory input, guidance, or strategic support provided by these individuals is strictly confidential, non-public, and governed by separate written agreements, including but not limited to engagement letters, advisory mandates, or fiduciary instruments.

Accordingly, PAG expressly disclaims any liability, responsibility, or attribution to such individuals for any acts, omissions, representations, or commitments made by PAG, its management, or third parties.