Giomar Alvira is not your typical M&A entrepreneur, he is a hands on with a relentless drive for change.

A dynamic, quantum-growth driving business man.  Background includes thought leadership and board interface and management, experience focused on macro planning, operations, strategic and organizational planning, IT intra-net; network implementation. Depth in logistics and planning, disaster recovery plan, business continuation plan, commodities freight transport.

I am a highly accomplished, influential, and well-regarded C-Suite executive and change entrepreneur maximizing potential and spearheading world-class transformations in diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing environments. Additionally, I demonstrate a proven track record of success leading robust strategy, objectives, and planning decisions acting in the best interest of the organization as an industry leader in a highly shifting plateau.

I am considered to be a strong macro thinker executive who like to find the way to do it rather than hear or say “you can’t do that”, I am against conventional wisdom. I always think that there was no NASA before JFK dreamed about landing a human at the moon and bring him back home safely. Conventional Wisdom is almost always wrong.

People who I admire:

Richard Branson and Dan Pena

Michael Dugan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as CFO of Great Atlantic Holdings Board of Directors. With over four decades of experience in the financial services sector, he is known for his strategic vision, innovative thinking, and dedication to excellence.

Prior to joining Great Atlantic Holdings, Michael co-founded DriveWealth Holdings, Inc./DriveWealth, LLC, where he served in pivotal roles including Board Member, Global CFO, COO, and CCO. Under his leadership, DriveWealth achieved remarkable success, securing significant equity capital and achieving a valuation of $2.85 billion in 2021.

Before DriveWealth, Michael held senior positions at Tab Networks, Algo Partners, and FX Solutions LLC, where his expertise in retail over-the-counter foreign exchange and derivative products played a key role in the companies’ success.

His distinguished 21-year tenure at Prudential Equity Group LLC, where he served as CFO and CAO, further solidified his reputation as a leader in financial management and analysis. His responsibilities spanned various financial and administrative functions across Prudential’s business units, showcasing his comprehensive regulatory expertise.

Michael’s journey in finance began at First Rock Financial Corporation and Merrill Lynch & Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University, with dual majors in Accounting and Finance, and holds prestigious certifications including CPA, CGMA, and CFA. His extensive licensures, including FINRA/NFA Series 3, 7, 24, 27, 34, 41, 55, 63, and 99 licenses, highlight his commitment to excellence and compliance

Eric S. Klee, J.D., is a distinguished corporate legal leader based in Somers, New York, with extensive experience in driving legal strategies across consumer products and media industries for both public and private companies. As a trusted advisor to board members and executives, Eric has excelled in corporate law, M&A, securities law and compliance, commercial agreements, IP management, and licensing. His career includes notable roles such as Executive VP, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer at a360 Media, LLC, where he led a legal team supporting critical business functions and strategic transactions. With a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University, postgraduate studies in Japanese from Keio University, and a BA from Tufts University, Eric is proficient in Japanese and Spanish and has demonstrated a commitment to regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and fostering high-performing legal teams.

Jack Dorsett, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral(Ret.), is a seasoned strategic advisor and former “C-suite” executive with extensive experience in the Department of Defense, U.S. Intelligence Community, and the aerospace and defense industry. He has a robust background in intelligence, command and control, cybersecurity, corporate governance, and business development, serving both U.S. and international clients, including private equity firms, on national security and defense-related matters.

During his three-decade naval career, Dorsett held significant international assignments and commanded critical intelligence operations, including leading the Joint Intelligence Center for U.S. Central Command. As a flag officer, he served as Director of Intelligence for U.S. Pacific Command and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In his final Navy role, he was dual-hatted as Director of Naval Intelligence and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance, managing a $14B annual budget and advancing transformative capabilities in cyber, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare.

Following his military service, Dorsett transitioned to the private sector, where he held executive roles at Northrop Grumman, leading cybersecurity, command and control, and international business operations, notably achieving significant financial growth and strategic realignments. He continues to advise on defense and security issues, leveraging his deep expertise in global defense strategy and governance.

He has served on U.S. and international boards and is a recipient of numerous national and military awards for his distinguished service.

Dr. Martin R. Stytz is a highly accomplished expert in cybersecurity, information security, and advanced computing technologies, with over two decades of experience spanning academia, government, military, and industry. He has managed and conducted over $74M in research programs for the U.S. government, saving hundreds of millions of dollars in software development costs for key programs. Dr. Stytz is the author of more than 275 technical publications, including 20 journal papers, and holds five U.S. patents.

His research and expertise cover a broad spectrum of fields including cybersecurity, intelligent systems, quantum computing, software engineering, cyberwarfare, and human behavior modeling. He is actively engaged in cutting-edge research and development, focusing on areas such as quantum-resistant encryption, distributed virtual environments, and automated software security testing. His work has contributed significantly to advancements in cyber resilience and secure software development.

Dr. Stytz has held pivotal roles within the U.S. Air Force, including directing advanced technologies for information assurance (ATIAS) and serving as the Director of Research and Technology Development for the Software Protection Initiative, sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. His extensive experience includes leadership in real-time virtual environments, large-scale system architecture, distributed systems, cyber warfare strategy, and Strategic Air Command as a missile combat crew member..