Our People

Leadership and Advisory Team

CorporateAdvisor.org brings together an experienced team of advisors with backgrounds spanning corporate governance, capital markets, international law, compliance, ESG, and strategic advisory.

Michael Ely

President and Founder

USA / International

Harvard Sustainable Business Strategy-certified President and Founder specializing in ESG capital strategy, institutional valuation, risk architecture, M&A, and complex public and private transactions.

Lena Valier

Advisory Board | Senior Project Manager

Ukraine / International

Senior Project Manager with experience in crypto exchange operations, digital wallets, blockchain, fintech, international payments, commodity contracts, and cross-border business development.

Percy Cerff

In Loving Memory | Co-Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer

Remembered with deep respect and gratitude.

USA / International

Percy Cerff was Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of CorporateAdvisor.org, with more than five decades of experience in global finance, government relations, and cross-border strategic advisory.

Olga Svyrydova

Advisory Board | Investor Relations and Fundraising Advisor

USA

Investor relations and fundraising professional with experience in partnerships, startup fundraising, marketing, finance, real estate development, and cross-industry client engagement.

Mykyta Svyrydov

Advisory Board | Legal, Compliance and Audit-Readiness Advisor

USA / International

Legal, compliance, and governance professional with 10+ years of experience in audit readiness, software validation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and AI-enabled business support.

Tom Hicks

Advisory Board | Business Development Officer and Investment Banker

USA

Business development officer and investment banker with more than 40 years of experience in real estate, financial services, capital raising, portfolio management, and private placements.

Amber Watts

Advisory Board | Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Advisor

USA / International

Cannabis and hemp compliance specialist with experience in licensing, SOPs, regulatory affairs, business planning, branding, and international operations across cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution.

Carl Davidson

Advisory Board | National Director of Marketing and Sales

USA

National Director of Marketing and Sales with 30+ years of experience driving market penetration, sales growth, and strategic business development across technology and multiple industries.

Kiren Waraich

Advisory Board | Legal and Compliance Advisor

United Kingdom / International

Legal and compliance advisor, Solicitor Advocate, and civil litigation specialist with experience in international trade disputes, business matters, mediation, asset transactions, and cross-border advisory work.

Domenico Procopio

Advisory Board | Financial Activities and Business Development Advisor

Italy / International

Financial activities and business development advisor with experience in architecture, design, sales management, engineering, and international project development across Italy and global markets.

Dr. Duke Alexander Mathew Sokolinsky

Advisory Board | Director of International Client Relationships

USA / International

Director of International Client Relationships with global experience in client development, business turnarounds, and cross-border projects across the former Russian republics, South America, the Far East, and the Middle East.

William Walker

Advisory Board | Chief Operating Officer

USA

Chief Operating Officer and operations professional with 20+ years of experience in communications, project funding, real estate systems, and business development.

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