Daniel Brett

Head of Research & Data of Global SWF, based in London. He started his career in journalism before becoming managing editor of a business intelligence provider. He has since worked for 17 years as a consultant to Fitch with a focus on O&G, chemicals & finance.

Prior to joining Global SWF's team, he was head of data and research at Institutional Investor's Sovereign Wealth Center. He has also worked for OPEC and other organizations providing intelligence on oil, gas, electricity and renewables in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Daniel is a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and a member of the Royal Africa Society, having graduated in political science at Queen Mary University of London and obtaining a Master of Science in international development at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

He has a black belt in Taekwondo and is a senpai student of Shotokan Karate. He has also fought competitively in fencing in the foil category.

Edward Tang

Head of Asian Sales at Global SWF, based in Singapore. Prior to this role, he has had a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including the Singapore Foreign Service, journalism, media advertising, and business development.

He has strong interest in institutional investments in the Asia Pacific, including sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds. He spent several years in journalism with the Straits Times and, more recently, with the AsianInvestor, where he covered these topics. 

Edward holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Upper Honors) from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Marketing, Finance and Business Strategy. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese as well as conversational Japanese and Thai.

He enjoys reading, golf, jogging, brisk walking, current affairs, music, movies, and social media.

Andrew Waddington

Business Development at Global SWF, based in New York. He started his career as a staff assistant at the US House of Representatives, before working for 4.5 years at the IMF as a project analyst.

Drew completing a BA in Global Studies and Minor in Spanish cum laude from Loyola University Maryland, and a Master of International Business at Tufts University in Boston.

He was a four-year member of NCAA Division 1 soccer team while at school and is an avid traveler. He is advanced in Spanish and Arabic.

Adhrika Nair

Research Intern of Global SWF, based in Qatar. She is a recent graduate of Qatar University, where she completed a bachelor's degree in finance and economics with Honors (Order of Excellence).

Adhrika completed an internship at UBS Qatar as part of the Global Wealth Management team and was also a research intern at the CEO’s Office of Mentor Match India, an ed tech start up.

She is a passionate blogger on global affairs, economics and finance and was a volunteer at FIFA WC’22.

Jack Leversidge

Research Intern of Global SWF, based in the UK. He is a final year student at Northumbria University, where he is completing a bachelor's degree in finance and investment management.

Jack completed a one-year placement at UBS Asset Management as a member of the Global Sovereign Markets team and also a summer internship at MUFG’s Debt Capital Markets Team.

He is an avid golf player (+1 handicap) and runner (marathons).

Julia Nash

Research Intern of Global SWF, based in New York. She is a sophomore student at Columbia University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Economics.

Julia grew up in Abu Dhabi, where she attended the American Community School. Last summer, she completed an internship at the Middle East Institute during her freshman year.

She is fluent in Arabic and conversational in French, and she is an avid runner.