A Private Sovereign
Investment Platform
Pactum & Crownstone United Global Inc operates in strategic alignment with United States Treasury frameworks through a public-private partnership model. The platform is designed to deploy sovereign and institutional capital across high-impact sectors globally.
By integrating traditional financial infrastructure with emerging digital systems, the platform supports long-term economic, technological, and strategic objectives at the intersection of sovereign capital deployment and institutional-grade private equity investment.
Global Leadership & Team
A globally distributed team of executives, investors, legal strategists, and institutional advisors aligned around sovereign capital and long-range impact. Click any profile to read the full biography.
David Crown is the Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A distinguished Financier and institutional architect, he brings decades of sovereign advisory experience across global capital markets.
David Crown (HON)
Co-Chairman & Co-Founder
Eliot Tawil serves as Co-Chairman of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A veteran real estate and capital markets executive, Mr. Tawil brings a distinguished track record across global institutional platforms, overseeing the deployment of billions in institutional capital across commercial, residential, and mixed-use assets.
Eliot Tawil
Co-Chairman
Todd Ruppert serves as Non-Executive Co-Chairman of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. He is the former CEO of T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services and brings over 40 years of global investment management experience, having overseen more than $1.7 trillion in assets under management.
Todd Ruppert
Non-Executive Co-Chairman
Dr. Victoria (Grace) Vysotina serves as Non-Executive Co-Chairman of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A senior wealth management executive and economist, she brings deep expertise in European and CIS institutional capital, having held senior roles at UBS Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley's Family Office Group.
Dr. Victoria (Grace) Vysotina
Non-Executive Co-Chairman
Benjamin Jordan is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A senior investment professional with a background spanning private equity, sovereign advisory, and Islamic finance, he holds a BSc in International Relations from the University of London and is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.
Benjamin Jordan
Co-Founder & Co-Managing Director
Greg Hutton is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A senior investment professional with over two decades of experience across global private equity and investment banking, he is a Founding Member of SFO Alliance and serves on the board of Vesper Wealth Advisors.
Greg Hutton
Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner
Mark Johnson serves as Co-Managing Partner of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A dynamic executive with more than three decades at the intersection of sports, entertainment, media, and technology, he pioneered the NFL Players Association's licensing strategy and grew NASCAR's licensing revenues from $500,000 to over $2 billion.
Mark Johnson
Co-Managing Partner
Mickey Welcher serves as Co-Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Investment Strategy at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A seasoned capital markets professional, he has served as Chief Investment Officer across hedge funds and institutional platforms, with expertise spanning equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
Mickey Welcher
Co-Managing Partner & Co-Chair, Investment Strategy
Courtnie Russell, Esq. serves as Co-Managing Partner and Compliance Director of Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A licensed attorney and international tax strategist, she holds a JD from Florida A&M University, an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Baltimore, and is a Loretta Collins Argrett Fellow.
Courtnie Russell, Esq.
Co-Managing Partner & Compliance Director
Daniel Denero serves as Chief Legal Officer and Co-Chair of Global Legal Affairs at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A former Principal at Squire Patton Boggs, he brings deep expertise in high-stakes litigation, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border legal strategy across more than 15 countries.
Daniel Denero
Chief Legal Officer & Co-Chair, Global Legal Affairs
Isaac Barnes serves as Associate Managing Director and Board Strategic Adviser at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A former U.S. Marine Corps officer who has worked within the Pentagon and the Executive Office of the President, he brings over $30 billion in collective deal experience across a global network spanning 110+ countries.
Isaac Barnes
Associate Managing Director & Board Strategic Adviser
Lisa Rounds serves as Senior Associate Partner at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A senior executive with more than three decades of experience across partnership development, investor engagement, and global business growth, she leads the firm's institutional relationship management and capital formation activities.
Lisa Rounds
Senior Associate Partner
David Alfrey serves as Partner and Group General Counsel at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A former Partner at Addleshaw Goddard and Clifford Chance LLP, he brings deep expertise in global capital allocation, ESG governance, and institutional investment frameworks, and is Co-Founder of The Impactors.
David Alfrey
Partner & Group General Counsel
Gabriel Simons serves as Senior Partner at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A globally experienced investment executive with more than 25 years across China and international markets, he has held CEO and CFO roles in publicly listed companies across New York and China.
Gabriel Simons
Senior Partner
Eric J. Ramos serves as Principal Advisor for Fintech & Financial Infrastructure at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. Founder and CEO of eSend, a cross-border financial technology platform, he previously built and exited Pure Minutes, a global telecommunications company operating across 75+ countries.
Eric J. Ramos
Principal Advisor — Fintech & Financial Infrastructure
Joseph Barisonzi serves as Principal Advisor for Impact Investing & ESG Strategy at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. Chief Investment Officer of Lunaris One, he has mobilized more than $200 million in investment activity and serves as an adjunct professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Joseph Barisonzi
Principal Advisor — Impact Investing & ESG Strategy
David "Panda" Chen serves as Principal Advisor for Capital Markets & Digital Assets at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. Managing Partner of GTIF Capital and former Partner at Deloitte, he combines institutional financial rigor with hands-on execution across private equity, digital assets, and emerging markets.
David "Panda" Chen
Principal Advisor — Capital Markets & Digital Assets
Louis Jimenez serves as Principal Advisor for Latin America & Cross-Border Investments at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. Founder and CEO of PH-PLUS International, he holds an MBA, JD, and LL.M. from the University of Southern California and brings over three decades of cross-border investment experience.
Louis Jimenez
Principal Advisor — Latin America & Cross-Border Investments
Ambassador Koby A. Koomson serves as Principal Advisor for Emerging Markets & Africa Strategy at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A former Ghanaian Ambassador to the United States, he helped increase U.S. EXIM Bank financing into Ghana from $67 million to over $850 million and was the first African ambassador appointed to the U.S. Export-Import Bank's Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Board.
Ambassador Koby A. Koomson
Principal Advisor — Emerging Markets & Africa Strategy
Christopher Najbicz serves as Principal Advisor for Real Estate & Hospitality at Pactum Crownstone United Global Inc. A former Vice President at Caesars Entertainment, he has opened more than 50 hotels and resorts worldwide across four continents over a career spanning more than three decades.
Christopher Najbicz
Principal Advisor — Real Estate & Hospitality
Operating at the Intersection of Capital & Strategy
Sovereign Capital Deployment
Strategic alignment with sovereign frameworks to deploy capital at scale with full institutional oversight and compliance.
Institutional-Grade Private Equity
Targeting controlling and minority positions in high-growth, strategically relevant companies across global markets.
Strategic Infrastructure & National Interest
Investments in critical infrastructure, defence technologies, and sectors of national and strategic significance.
Next-Generation Financial Systems
Integration of digital assets, tokenization, and next-generation financial rails into traditional investment frameworks.
A Multi-Layered Capital Approach
The platform deploys capital through a disciplined, multi-layered investment approach designed to identify, structure, and execute investments that deliver both financial returns and strategic value across global markets.
Private Equity & Direct Investments
Targeting controlling and minority positions in high-growth and strategically relevant companies across global markets. Our investment team applies rigorous due diligence to identify opportunities with superior risk-adjusted returns.
Fund of Funds
Allocating capital across top-tier managers and specialized strategies to diversify exposure and enhance risk-adjusted returns. We partner with best-in-class managers across geographies and asset classes.
Sovereign Co-Investment
Partnering with sovereign entities, institutional investors, and strategic stakeholders on large-scale transactions and infrastructure projects. Co-investment structures align incentives and maximize strategic value.
Priority Investment Sectors
Pactum & Crownstone invests across a defined set of priority sectors, each selected for long-term strategic value and return potential.
Financial Services
- Traditional banking & capital markets
- Digital assets & decentralized finance
- Institutional custody & treasury infrastructure
Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Prime real estate assets
- Logistics & transport infrastructure
- Energy, water & resource systems
Defence & Strategic Technologies
- Defence systems & dual-use technologies
- Cybersecurity & intelligence infrastructure
- National resilience platforms
Agentics & Advanced Technologies
- AI-driven autonomous systems
- Data infrastructure & computational platforms
- Emerging digital ecosystems
Sports, Media & Entertainment
- Global media platforms
- Sports franchises & rights
- Content, distribution & audience ecosystems
Luxury & Consumer Assets
- High-end brands & experiences
- Hospitality & lifestyle platforms
- Global luxury asset portfolios
Institutional Infrastructure for Global Capital
Capital Structuring
Design and execution of complex capital stacks across equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. Our structuring capability enables bespoke solutions for large-scale transactions.
Global Treasury & Custody Integration
Institutional-grade infrastructure supporting large-scale capital flows, custody, and asset management. Full integration with global treasury and settlement systems.
Public-Private Partnership Execution
Alignment with government frameworks to ensure compliance, oversight, and strategic coherence. Deep expertise in navigating sovereign and regulatory environments.
Digital Financial Infrastructure
Integration of tokenization, digital assets, and next-generation financial rails into traditional investment frameworks. Bridging institutional capital with emerging digital systems.
Operating Under Strict Standards
Pactum & Crownstone operates under strict governance standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance, institutional oversight, and structured risk management across all activities and jurisdictions.
All activities are conducted with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability — aligned with the highest standards of institutional governance.
Collaborative, Long-Term, Aligned at Scale
Our approach is collaborative, long-term, and focused on aligning capital with opportunity at scale. We work with the world's most significant institutional and sovereign actors.
Submit a Partnership or Investment Enquiry
All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Our team reviews submissions from qualified institutional counterparties and will respond within three business days.
