Ellecia Saffron

Founder & Managing Director at Maysaffron

Speaker

Ellecia advises firms and funds globally to connect with the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Maysaffron, which she founded in 2015 is the solution for institutions wanting to connect intelligently and effectively with the Middle East & Asia Pacific. Maysaffron have raised >$1,200m in capital, advised on more than $35bn in transactions and currently advise groups with assets totalling more than $18bn AUM.

Formerly a Fund Manager at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Australia, Asia Pacific & Global mandates) and prior to this a Research Analyst at Macquarie Bank, Ellecia is currently advisory board member of the Australian UAE Business Council, Co- Chaired by The Honourable Christopher Pyne and HE Badr Al Olama. She is also Co-Deputy Chair Australian Institute of Company Directors Middle East Committee and an advisory member on the Global Council for 100 Women in Finance and a member of the 100 Women in Finance Middle East Committee. She is passionate about community and giving back. In 2018, she was one of 100 recipients in the UAE of an award in honour of the Founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed, for contributions to the business community.