A GLOBAL PETROLEUM TRADING COMPANY.
Leadership
Zash Hossain, Managing Member
Mr. Zash Hossain commenced his career on Wall Street with SG Cowen, building a distinguished pedigree across various financial institutions from JP Morgan to specialized firms like Maxim Group. His tenure at Gilford Securities, where he served as a Director in both Dubai and New York City offices, was pivotal in developing the Asset Management Platform for Ultra High Net Worth groups and families in the Middle East.
Throughout his extensive career in Trading and Investment Banking, Zash focused significantly on Oil & Gas companies. His investment banking years were dedicated to Oil & Gas Producers, Refiners, supporting entities, and India’s Infrastructure sector. Zash also held a Managing Partner role at an international shipping and logistics company within the Oil & Gas industry.
As Chief Executive Officer of World Petro Company, Zash spearheaded substantial growth, increasing financing from $2.5 billion to $7 billion. Under his leadership, the company forged key business relationships with major suppliers and secured a significant international contract with a state-owned oil refinery. Zash structured the organization to engage with leading airlines, logistics firms, and high-volume trade desks worldwide. He also initiated strategic partnerships with top financial institutions to optimize transaction profitability.
Zash Hossain attended New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Rion Choate, Senior Advisor
Rion started his career in the Middle East with EF Hutton as an Investment Banker focusing on the MENA Region. Transitioning from Wall Street, he moved to Washington DC where he served on Senator Howard Baker’s staff. With Choate's extensive presence in the Middle East spanning over 25 years at the highest echelons, Rion cultivated relationships with monarchs, emirs, and leading religious figures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Emirates.
Rion gained widespread trust as a advisor to influential Middle Eastern families, crafting and executing strategies for special situations. His expertise in the region led to invitations to speak on Middle Eastern affairs at prestigious venues such as the United Nations General Assembly in New York City and the World Economic Forum in Davos.
A graduate of Harvard University and Oxford University (University College), Rion holds senior fellowships at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and the Sloan School of Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His father's legacy includes service under Major General William J. (Wild Bill) Donovan in the OSS during WWII and Korea.