Katie Partridge

Katie Partridge’s Biography

Katie Partridge is the Founder and CEO of Saphira Group, a private investment and advisory firm headquartered in London, with a presence in the US and the Middle East.

Saphira Group is composed of four distinct verticals, Private Office, Real Estate, Technology Partners and Advisory Services, collectively “Saphira Group”.

In addition to running Saphira Group, Katie is also the Head of GCC Strategy for TMP Holdings and TMP Metals, the multi-billion dollar private enterprise. Katie has also been recently appointed to be the President of Lifetoken Inc, a web3 universal tokenised rewards platform.

Katie is also the Founder and Chairwoman of Johara Global, a social enterprise organisation that fosters female leadership and cross-cultural understanding between the Middle East and the West via tailored leadership, social entrepreneurship and mentorship programmes.

Her institutional investment career includes working at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse First Boston and Caledonia Investments plc. Prior to setting up the Saphira Group, Katie was responsible for the real... Katie Partridge is the Founder and CEO of Saphira Group, a private investment and advisory firm headquartered in London, with a presence in the US and the Middle East.

Saphira Group is composed of four distinct verticals, Private Office, Real Estate, Technology Partners and Advisory Services, collectively “Saphira Group”.

In addition to running Saphira Group, Katie is also the Head of GCC Strategy for TMP Holdings and TMP Metals, the multi-billion dollar private enterprise. Katie has also been recently appointed to be the President of Lifetoken Inc, a web3 universal tokenised rewards platform.

Katie is also the Founder and Chairwoman of Johara Global, a social enterprise organisation that fosters female leadership and cross-cultural understanding between the Middle East and the West via tailored leadership, social entrepreneurship and mentorship programmes.

Her institutional investment career includes working at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse First Boston and Caledonia Investments plc. Prior to setting up the Saphira Group, Katie was responsible for the real asset investments arm of WMG Advisors, a multi-family office. Before that, she served as a Managing Director at Hannam & Partners (previously Strand Partners), a privately owned merchant bank that specialises in corporate finance and M&A transactions in financial services and commodities.

Katie believes in making a difference at grassroots levels exemplified by being a Founding Trustee of The Childhood Trust (“CHT”), a charity that supports the alleviation of childhood poverty and early development struggles of children in London.

Katie graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Economics and Politics and is an avid supporter of the Arts through patronage of a number of significant UK based organisations. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Katie Partridge’s Background

Saphira Group

CEO

Oct 2016 - Present

London, UK

Saphira Group is a private investment family office mandated to strategically invest in the global assets of ultra-high net worth individuals, largely in real estate and private equity. The group also has interests in healthcare, agriculture, education, financial services, entertainment and related technology investments.

TMP Metals Group, Ltd.

Head of GCC Strategy

Jan 2024 - Present

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

TMP Metals Group, Ltd. is a Corporation based in Pittsburgh that engages in refining, distributing, trading and tokenizing base and precious metals in North America, Latin America and South America. TMP Metals mainly deals with metals that play a key role in the development of a low-carbon economy as well as green transport.

LifeToken Software, Inc.

President

Jan 2022 - Present

London, UK

LifeToken is a programme, community, and exchange that is used to engage audiences all over the world, notably customers, employees, and the fan bases of social influencers. DYME is a tokenized reward that people get within LifeToken for completing various tasks, activities, and events, both online and offline.

WMG Advisors LLP

Head of Real Assets

Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

London, UK

WMG Advisors LLP is a family office investment group. The private clients which they care for include ultra-high net worth individuals, institutions, endowment funds and family offices. While at WMG, Katie was responsible for the establishment of the real estate arm of the investment group.

Hannam & Partners

Head of Real Estate

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

London, UK

Hannam & Partners is a leading investment bank with sector expertise in financial services and natural resources. The firm is privately owned and offers independent corporate expertise to companies, institutions and governments.

Strand Partners

Partner

Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

London, UK

Strand Partners was a boutique strategic financial advisory firm specialising in real estate and estates for a large base of international clients. It was acquired by Hannam & Partners in 2013.

Caledonia Investments plc

Head of Sales and Marketing, Eddington Capital

2005 - Aug 2009

London, UK

A self-managed investment trust, Caledonia Investments manages an international multi-asset portfolio of around £2 billion and is listed on the London Stock Exchange as a constituent of the FTSE 250. From 2005 to 2009, Katie served as Head of Sales for Eddington Capital, the fund of hedge funds investment at Caledonia Investments plc.

Credit Suisse First Boston

Sales Associate

2002 - 2005

London, UK

Credit Suisse First Boston was the investment banking division of the Credit Suisse Group, a leading financial services company.

Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette

Graduate Trainee

2001 - 2002

London, UK

Established in 1959, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette offered services in asset management, investment and merchant banking, venture capital, and sales and trading. The investment bank was founded due to the realisation that, during that time, there were no companies conducting rigorous and detailed independent corporate research.

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Board Positions

Johara Global

Founder and Chairwoman

Apr 2019 - Present

London, UK

Johara Global is a social enterprise membership organisation designed to accelerate female leadership and to foster cross cultural awareness. It provides a trusted support network to its community and platform to share knowledge, experiences, and tools to succeed in all aspects of life. Designed holistically, the Four Pillars offer bespoke programs supported by renowned experts.

Advisory Roles

Muhammad Ali Center

Advisory Board Member

2017 - 2018

Louisville, KY, USA

The Muhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum. The cultural centre's mission is to preserve and share the ideals and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Guided by his six core principles, the centre promotes respect, hope and understanding, as well as inspiring adults and children everywhere to be the best possible versions of themselves.

Other Business Interests

New Renaissance Film Festival

Patron

Jan 2022 - Present

London, UK

The New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF) provides exceptional independent filmmakers from all around the world a platform to showcase their work.

The House of KOKO

Patron

London, UK

The House of KOKO is a unique place for music, culture and the art.

Publications

300 Years of Leadership and Innovation

Contributor

2021

The book 300 Years of Leadership and Innovation was created by a team of pioneering leaders and distinguished academics. Katie contributed to the book, in which she discusses how she is breaking down cultural and business barriers between the Middle East and the West.

Charitable Interests

The Childhood Trust

Founding Trustee

2012 - Present

London, UK

The Childhood Trust is a charity that provides grants and raises funds for children affected by poverty in London. The trust partners with grassroots charities, initiatives and projects that assist with alleviating the struggles some children face. The work of the trust also supports the development of education, well-being and development.

Katie Partridge’s Education

Queen Mary University of London

Bsc (Honors) in Economics and Politics

CEO of Saphira Group

President of LifeToken Software, Inc.

London, UK

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