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PHILIP YUN, Chairman

Chief Executive Officer

UNITED STATES

📌 Executive Profile

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Philip Yun is the Founder and Executive Chairman of GTRH Corporation, the visionary developer behind the GTRH Global Mega Theme Park Resort City project in Korea. With over 25 years of executive leadership across the U.S. and Asia, Philip brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial insight, IP licensing expertise, and government affairs strategy to large-scale destination development.

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As a Korean-American executive fluent in both global capital markets and cultural narratives, Philip is uniquely positioned to lead cross-border infrastructure projects that bridge East and West. His work has consistently focused on creating integrated platforms that combine entertainment, real estate, and investment innovation.

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Overall project vision, strategy, and capital raising

  • Exclusive Hollywood or T-1 IP licensing & global entertainment partnerships

  • Government engagement with Korea’s national and municipal leaders

  • Structuring SPV governance and investment consortium strategy

  • Branding and investor relations across Middle East, U.K., and U.S.

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Former Financial Executive (Branch Manager- Manhattan NY) at MetLife Financial Service

  • Led large-scale capital projects in S. Korea, USA, Africa, S. America and Asia

  • Spearheaded cross-cultural partnerships in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia

  • Established GTRH as a multinational platform for sovereign-level FDI

  • Built a senior advisory board with global leaders in infrastructure and finance

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 USA / South Korea / Europe / Africa, Middle East

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PAUL H. MANNING, Director

Corporate Governance

UNITED KINGDOM

📌 Executive Profile

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Paul H. Manning is a senior-level urban strategist and public-private infrastructure expert with over 30 years of experience in master planning, real estate finance, and municipal advisory. At GTRH, Paul leads institutional structuring and urban integration, aligning the masterplan with local regulatory frameworks and strategic funding sources.

 

With a career that includes serving the UK government’s Department of Environment, Transport & Regions (DETR) and advising major British councils on infrastructure modernization, Paul brings a deeply analytical and policy-oriented approach to destination development.

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Advising on special economic zone (SEZ) designation and incentives

  • Structuring investment vehicles for international capital inflows

  • Facilitating regulatory approvals and government partnerships

  • Integrating ESG compliance and sustainable masterplan planning

  • Leading negotiations for land, permits, and joint-venture frameworks

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Senior advisor on infrastructure finance to London local authorities

  • Designed governance models for transport and urban revitalization

  • Specialized in high-impact land acquisition strategies

  • Experienced in dealing with sovereign, public and private sector layers

  • Spearheaded feasibility studies for new cities and smart mobility zones

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 United Kingdom / Korea / Europe / Urban SEZ Projects

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COURTNEY FINGAR, Director

International Public Relations

UNITED STATES | UNITED KINGDOM

📌 Executive Profile

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Courtney Fingar is one of the world’s foremost authorities on foreign direct investment (FDI), economic development, and sovereign wealth engagement. As Director of Global Investment Strategy for GTRH, she spearheads high-level investor outreach and positions the GTRH project within the top tier of globally bankable developments.

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With over 20 years at the helm of global economic journalism—including as the long-serving Editor-in-Chief and CEO of FDI Intelligence (Financial Times Group)—Courtney has advised more than 80 governments and thousands of investment leaders.

 

She is currently Editor-at-Large at Forbes, where she continues to shape global narratives on capital flows and strategic infrastructure. Her direct access to sovereign funds, institutional capital, and high-net-worth investor circles is unmatched, making her an indispensable driver in GTRH’s $7B+ funding journey.

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Leading GTRH’s investor engagement across EMEA and North America

  • Positioning the project in strategic publications and investor briefings

  • Providing thought leadership on risk mitigation and investment storytelling

  • Guiding outreach to sovereign funds and global economic development entities

  • Aligning ESG and policy narratives with investor mandates

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Former Editor-in-Chief & CEO – FDI Intelligence, Financial Times

  • Current Editor-at-Large – Forbes (FDI, infrastructure, capital strategy)

  • Speaker and advisor to WEF, World Bank, UNCTAD, and SWFs

  • Led editorial investment coverage across 180+ countries

  • Built institutional investor networks including Oman, UAE, Qatar, UK, Canada

  • Currently advising investor strategy for GTRH’s $7B capital raise

  • Recognized global voice in women-led development leadership

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 Middle East / Europe / UK / North America / Global SWF Relations

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RUSSELL JOWETT, Director

Investment Management and Operation

UNITED KINGDOM | CYPRUS

📌 Executive Profile

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Russell Jowett is a highly respected investment strategist with over 30 years of experience in real estate financing, sovereign fund advisory, and institutional project structuring. As Director of Investment Management for GTRH, Russell plays a key role in shaping financial strategy and investor syndication for the $7B GTRH Mega Theme Park Resort City.

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He is also the founder of Sophell Real Estate Finance, based in the UK and Cyprus, where he has advised numerous international clients on complex capital deployment projects. With a track record of aligning global investors—including sovereign funds and family offices—with high-yield strategic developments, Russell brings unmatched depth to GTRH’s institutional roadmap.

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Structuring capital partnerships with institutional and sovereign investors

  • Syndicating GTRH’s $10M GTRH corp. raise and $7B project-level investment

  • Overseeing financial compliance, valuation, and budget execution

  • Coordinating investor due diligence and NDNC management

  • Advising on risk-return alignment and exit strategies

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Accredited coach and capital advisor with 3 decades in global investment

  • Successfully raised and deployed over $2B across multiple developments

  • Long-term collaboration with Courtney Fingar and European FDI experts

  • Structured multi-layered FPA models and investment protection schemes

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 United Kingdom / Cyprus / Middle East

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CRAIG R. BALLANTYNE, Director

Integrated Smart Resort City

UNITED KINGDOM | CYPRUS

📌 Executive Profile

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Craig Ballantyne is a world-class integrated resort executive with over 25 years of experience leading luxury entertainment and tourism destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. At GTRH, he serves as Director of Resort Operations, overseeing all aspects of execution strategy for the theme park, arena, and hospitality zones.

 

Craig has launched, managed, and scaled several multibillion-dollar projects including Dream Island in Moscow and City of Dreams in Cyprus. Known for his precision in on-site implementation and profitability tracking, he is GTRH’s bridge between masterplan vision and operational excellence.

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Resort operations planning and infrastructure sequencing

  • Hospitality and entertainment venue implementation

  • Talent acquisition, operator recruitment, and training oversight

  • CapEx and OpEx budget planning across development phases

  • Interface with local municipalities for buildout coordination

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Former Senior Executive at Melco Resorts – City of Dreams (Cyprus)

  • Project Director – Dream Island (Russia) $1B indoor theme park

  • Over 10 luxury casino & resort operations launched across 3 continents

  • Fluent in stakeholder management and cross-border procurement

  • Specializes in “concept to launch” execution in leisure infrastructure

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 Cyprus / Russia / Southeast Asia / Middle East

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ANDRE LEE, Director

Asia & the Middle East Regions

SINGAPORE

📌 Executive Profile

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Andre Lee is an experienced international business development executive with a unique background in both public service and cross-border capital markets. A former officer of the Singapore Police Force, Andre transitioned into executive leadership roles across listed companies and multinational developers, including CNQC and Hock Liang Sheng Ltd.

 

As the founder of multiple ventures such as Watchwaterplus Thailand Ltd and Naturawall Ltd, he has raised capital from family offices and private equity groups across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on smart construction and environmental solutions.

At Sada Holdings Ltd, Andre oversees investor engagement, real estate structuring, and institutional partnership development across Saudi Arabia and broader Gulf markets.

 

His cross-border experience in complex real estate, construction, and infrastructure investment projects makes him a critical ally to the GTRH global strategy. His portfolio includes:Capital raising from family offices and institutional investors across three continents

·Strategic development for startups in eco-construction and water technology

·High-profile mixed-use and infrastructure construction projects in Southeast Asia

·Current leadership role for Saudi-based global expansion at Sada Holdings Ltd

Andre has contributed to major real estate and infrastructure developments, including:

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📌 Strategic Responsibilities

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  • Andre's multidimensional experience in construction development, international fundraising, and sovereign partnerships positions him as a valuable contributor to the GTRH global strategy, particularly in capital markets, investor engagement, and Middle East expansion.

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📌 Key Career Highlights

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  • Resorts World Sentosa MC06, Singapore

  • Changi Prison Headquarters, Singapore

  • Changi Airport Terminal 5 (Package 2)

  • Sule Square Complex, Yangon, Myanmar

  • Baijin Bay Condominium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  • Apenines Apartment, Diamond Residence, and Emerald Yubao Apartments, Asia​​

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📌 Regional Focus

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🌐 Asia and Middle East

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