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Fountainhead is supported by a team of experienced professionals combining complementary expertise across research, portfolio management, and risk oversight. United by a disciplined investment philosophy and long-term alignment with investors, the team operates within a collaborative decision- making framework designed to support consistent execution across strategies. This continuity of leadership, institutional mindset, and shared commitment to stewardship underpin Fountainhead’s ability to deliver resilient investment outcomes over the long-run.​ ​

Asif Ali

Chief Investment Officer

25 years’ investment experience | Founder, 10 years at Fountainhead

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Paul Sherriff, CFA

Portfolio Manager

20 years’ investment experience | Co-Founder, 10 years at Fountainhead

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Salman Ali, CFA

Head of Research & Portfolio Manager

34 years’ investment experience | 3 years at Fountainhead

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Ahsan Soorani

Senior Investment Associate

18 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Taweel Abid

Investment Associate

3 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Akasha Saeed

Bloomberg & Data Analyst

8 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Imran Malik

Chief Operating Officer

34 years’ international Business experience | 5 year at Fountainhead

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Leor Drori

Chief Operating Officer

30 years’ Compliance experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Asif Ali

Chief Investment Officer

25 years’ investment experience | Founder, 10 years at Fountainhead

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Asif Ali is the architect of Fountainhead’s investment philosophy. With a career spanning Citi, ABN Amro, and hedge funds including KAM Singapore, Asif bridges top- down thematic vision with disciplined bottom-up execution. He leads the Investment Committee, sets the long-term roadmap, and specializes in Healthcare and diversified holding companies. His leadership ensures every decision aligns with our dual mandate: long-term growth and capital preservation.​

 

Paul Sherriff, CFA

Portfolio Manager

20 years’ investment experience | Co-Founder, 10 years at Fountainhead

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Paul brings global perspective from senior roles at Morgan Stanley, Macquarie Bank, and Goldman Sachs in Australia. He covers Communications, Information Technology, Energy, and Consumer sectors, identifying businesses aligned with our long-term themes. Based in Singapore, Paul also strengthens our business development efforts across Asia-Pacific, engaging directly with regional partners and investors.

Salman Ali, CFA

Head of Research & Portfolio Manager

34 years’ investment experience | 3 years at Fountainhead

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Salman has held senior roles at Citi, Indosuez W.I. Carr, and major financial institutions. At Fountainhead, he leads research and covers Financials and selected Consumer sectors, applying rigorous analysis, robust financial modeling, and clear risk frameworks. As Head of Research, he mentors the team and drives innovation—most recently spearheading the integration of GenAI into our research process.

Ahsan Soorani

Senior Investment Associate

18 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Ahsan has spent his career on the buy side with large institutions and family offices. At Fountainhead, he leads Consumer sector coverage, including staples, discretionary, and travel-related platforms. He focuses on undervalued companies with strong catalysts for growth, expanding the fund’s reach into emerging consumer opportunities.

Taweel Abid

Investment Associate

3 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Taweel represents the next generation of investing talent, bringing fresh insights and digital-native perspective. His focus includes Information Technology and Communication Services, particularly Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, and the Creator Economy. He enhances the team’s exploration of fast-growing business models, complementing the firm’s seasoned cross-cycle expertise.

Akasha Saeed

Bloomberg & Data Analyst

8 years’ investment experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Akasha is a Bloomberg specialist and has over eight years of experience in supporting portfolio teams using expertise in the Bloomberg terminal and technology.

Imran Malik

Chief Operating Officer

34 years’ international Business experience | 5 year at Fountainhead

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Imran has over 34 experience in Technology management and International business around the world with GE, Hughes Networks, Lockheed Martin and SES; held various senior level roles including CEO, Global Business Head and served on various Boards of listed companies

Leo Drori

Chief Compliance Officer

30 years’ Compliance experience | 1 year at Fountainhead

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Leor is a compliance veteran and has over 30 years of experience in regulatory compliance with various Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA’s), US -SEC Registered Financial Institutions.  Leo has held roles as CEO, CPO, CAMLO and COO of Hedge Funds.