Board of Directors
Benny Menashe
Non-Executive Chairman
Benny Menashe is the Founder and CEO of Falcon Investment Management, bringing over two decades of experience in specialist trading across crypto, FX spot, equity options, and U.S. futures. Before launching Falcon IM in 2015, he led the brokerage desk at Finotec, where he built a strong reputation for strategic leadership and market insight. Under his direction, Falcon IM has evolved into a leading hedge fund platform, reaching $1 billion in assets under management and supporting over 50 teams at its peak. The firm’s performance and innovation were recognized when it received the Best Hedge Fund Platform award at the HFM European Services Awards 2025. Benny is a graduate of Ben Gurion University.
Roy Kashi
CEO
Roy Kashi is the Co-founder and CEO of Falconedge, bringing extensive experience in asset management and cross-asset investing across long/short equities, commodities, and digital assets. Before establishing Falconedge, he held senior investment roles at leading hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices, including Brevan Howard and Henderson, where he developed deep expertise in strategic portfolio management and institutional advisory. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, Roy also holds the PCIAM – Level 6 Wealth Management qualification from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
Stefania Barbaglio
Non-Executive Director
Stefania Barbaglio is an entrepreneur and corporate strategist with over 15 years of experience advising listed companies, fintech firms, and crypto ventures. She is a recognised advocate for Bitcoin and digital assets, known for her expertise in treasury strategies, blockchain adoption, and regulatory frameworks. Throughout her career, Stefania has worked closely with innovative businesses at the intersection of finance and technology, helping them navigate complex markets and communicate their vision to global audiences.
Gordon Robinson
Non-Executive Director
Gordon Robinson is a highly experienced consultant with four decades of expertise in Debt Advisory and Corporate Finance. Over his career, he has served as a trusted adviser to numerous corporations, including several listed on the Stock Exchange, earning a reputation for his strategic insight and financial acumen. In addition to his advisory work, Gordon is a seasoned Non-Executive Director with extensive cross-sector experience. He has chaired and served on multiple Corporate Governance Committees for listed companies, contributing his deep understanding of financial structuring, compliance, and governance best practices.
Corporate Governance Code
The Directors recognise the importance of sound corporate governance and, with effect from Admission, the Directors intend to observe the requirements of the QCA Code to the extent they consider appropriate in light of the Company’s size, stage of development and resources.
The Company has established an audit committee and a remuneration committee. With effect from Admission the members of the audit committee will be Gordon Robinson as chairperson, with Roy Kashi and Stefania Barbaglio as members. The remuneration committee will be chaired by Roy Kashi with Benny Menashe as a member. The audit committee has primary responsibility for monitoring the quality of internal controls and ensuring that the financial performance of the Company is properly measured and reported on. The remuneration committee will review the performance of the Board and make recommendations to the board of directors of the Company on matters relating to their remuneration and terms of employment. The committee will also make recommendations to the board of directors of the Company on proposals for the granting of share awards and other equity incentives pursuant to any share award scheme or equity incentive scheme in operation from time to time.
In light of the size of the board of directors of the Company, the Directors do not consider it necessary to establish a nomination committee. However, the Directors will keep this under regular review.