MEET THE TEAM

Partners

  • Founding Partner

    Albert is the visionary behind Rock Eleven Group and a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in both starting businesses and private investing. In addition to founding Rock Eleven Group, Albert is also the founder and CEO of DDC Financial Group since 2015.

  • Founding Partner

    Kenneth Frith, with a Business Administration degree from Embry Riddle University, has excelled in Real Estate, Sales, Marketing, and Entertainment. He's been a Brand Ambassador, Marketing Copywriter for Paramount and BLT Communications. He has held key roles at Eddie Murphy Productions, DreamWorks SKG, and a Streaming OTT platform.

  • Partner

    Paola Ortega is a seasoned event management specialist with nearly a decade of experience in the financial industry. Currently, she serves as the Managing Partner at DDC Financial Group and is a Partner at Rock Eleven Group. Known for her energy and passion, Paola excels at creating meaningful connections that empower event participants to stand out and uncover business opportunities that drive growth and success.

Advisory Team

  • Real Estate Partner & Advisor

    Smaragda Inglessi is a cosmopolitan entrepreneur and investment advisor who has lived in London, Doha, Larnaka, Beirut, and Athens. With a law degree from Westminster University and a Master’s in Entertainment Law, she worked at a top City of London law firm before venturing into tourism and real estate. Having visited 35 countries, Smaragda now runs her own boutique firm, advising companies, funds, and individuals on investment opportunities.

  • Advisory Board

    Suzan Kodrazi, PhD, is a distinguished expert in the mining and metals sector, Suzan brings extensive experience that will strengthen the group’s strategic direction.

    As Managing Partner at KNA, Suzan specializes in evaluating and structuring investment projects in metals and mining across regions such as Turkey, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Western Balkans, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Scandinavia.

  • Partner, Advisor - Monaco

    Andrew Shelepnytsky is a seasoned executive with nearly a decade in business development. As Vice President of The Monegasque and the Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards, he shapes Monaco’s media and cultural landscapes. A partner at FC Barbagiuans and an Investment Partner in ADMCS, he fosters community through sports and innovation in logistics. An Ambassador for Peace with the Universal Peace Federation, Andrew is committed to promoting global harmony.

  • Advisory Board

    Michael Tadross, an American film producer and former Paramount executive, has produced notable films like Ocean's 8, Sherlock Holmes, I Am Legend, and The Devil's Advocate, featuring stars such as Sandra Bullock, Robert Downey Jr., and Will Smith. He has been a key figure in the film industry for thirty years.

  • Advisory Board

    Mandeep Rai is a global authority on values, working with companies, institutions, and individuals around the world. She has travelled to more than 150 countries and reported as a journalist for the BBC World Service and Reuters, amongst others.

    She began her career in private banking at JPMorgan, and later worked for the United Nations, the European Commission, and grassroots NGOs before setting up the UAE’s first media venture capital fund.

“Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people.”

— Steve Jobs