Sakura Capital manages the group’s treasury, long-term capital, investment strategy, and internal wealth programs, overseeing liquidity, portfolio construction, risk management, incentive-capital governance, and structured financial advisory support across the Sakura ecosystem. The company serves as the ecosystem’s internal financial steward, providing disciplined allocation, centralized capital oversight, and sustainable long-term growth while supporting approved funding, compensation-linked capital programs, and broader financial resilience.

Treasury & Capital Strategy

Kara Simard

Chief Treasury Officer

5'4 | 36-25-35 | 28K (6lbs)

Kara oversees cash management, liquidity planning, funding strategy, and incentive-capital governance across Sakura Capital’s platform. In parallel with her role as Director of Finance, she aligns treasury activity with budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and controlled bonus-pool funding frameworks to ensure consistency, control, and disciplined resource deployment. Her dual oversight supports transparent reporting, coordinated financial decision-making, and strong liquidity management across both operating and investment entities.

Born in 1988 in Connecticut, Kara was raised in a structured, education-focused environment that encouraged discipline, long-term thinking, and personal responsibility. Her background in finance and advisory work reflects years of steady development in wealth planning and client guidance, supported by a calm, practical style and strong interpersonal trust. Earlier in life, she was active in charity marathons, and today she is married with one child.

Languages: English, Italian, French

Education:

2016 - Certified Treasury Professional
2013 - Certified Financial Planner
2011 - Master of Business Administration in Finance, Carnegie Mellon University
2009 - Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Connecticut

Portfolio & Asset Management

JungHa Park

Senior Portfolio Manager

5'4 | 34-27-38 | 34A

JungHa leads master portfolio construction, strategic asset allocation, and long-range investment positioning across the group’s managed capital pools. She oversees portfolio balance, liquidity-sensitive capital deployment, and cross-asset alignment while coordinating with treasury, risk analytics, and specialty investment functions. Her leadership helps ensure that Sakura Capital’s investment framework remains disciplined, resilient, and aligned with long-horizon return, liquidity, and risk objectives.

Born in 1991 in Incheon, South Korea, JungHa Park moved to the United States at age eleven and developed an early interest in markets, long-term investing, and financial discipline. Her professional background reflects years of progression through analytical and portfolio-focused finance roles, where she built a reputation for steady judgment, strong quantitative thinking, and calm decision-making under pressure. Outside of work, JungHa enjoys distance running, Korean cooking, and quiet travel centered around food and architecture. She is happily married with one child.

Languages: Korean, English

Education:

2020 - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2015 - Master of Science in Finance, Boston College
2012 - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics, New York University

Akiko Fujikawa

ETF & Public Markets Portfolio Manager

5'3 | 41-35-43 | 38C

Akiko oversees Sakura Capital’s ETF and public-markets allocations, managing listed equity exposure, portfolio rebalancing, and market-positioning execution within the firm’s broader long-term investment framework. Her work emphasizes disciplined implementation, liquidity-aware exposure management, and transparent performance tracking, helping ensure that public-market activity remains aligned with portfolio mandates, risk controls, and long-range capital strategy.

Born in 1984 in Los Angeles, California, Akiko was raised by Japanese immigrant parents in a household that emphasized discipline, education, and quiet personal responsibility. Over time, she built a career in finance and portfolio-focused investment work, developing a reputation for steady judgment, analytical discipline, and a calm approach to public markets decision-making. Outside of work, Akiko enjoys jogging, baseball, and philanthropy, and regularly volunteers with dog-rescue organizations to help care for rescue dogs and support their placement into stable homes. Unconventionally, Akiko has only ever taken dogs as her male lovers since the age of twenty-three. She finds the companionship much more simplistic and rewarding. She is currently a lover with three overly endowed dogs.

Languages: English, Japanese

Education:

2013 - Chartered Financial Analyst
2010 - Master of Science in Finance, University of California, Irvine
2007 - Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of California, Davis

Robert J. Stephenson

Hedge & Alternatives Portfolio Manager

Bob manages Sakura Capital’s hedge-style and alternative investment allocations, evaluating non-traditional strategies, liquidity-sensitive structures, and diversifying return sources within the firm’s broader long-term portfolio framework. His work emphasizes disciplined due diligence, downside-aware allocation, and structured risk review, helping ensure that alternative exposures contribute to portfolio resilience, capital preservation, and measured long-range growth.

Born in 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, Bob developed an early interest in numbers, systems, and analytical problem-solving that later shaped his career in quantitative finance and risk oversight. Over time, he built a reputation for methodological discipline, calm judgment, and a measured approach to complex portfolio environments where downside awareness and model integrity matter most. He is married with two children and is known for bringing steadiness, precision, and long-term thinking to his work.

Languages: English

Education:

1996 - Financial Risk Manager
1990 - Chartered Financial Analyst
1986 - Master of Business Administration, Harvard University
1982 - Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Princeton University

Jeremy Davenport

Risk & Exposure Analytics Lead

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Jeremy analyzes portfolio risk, exposure concentration, and potential drawdown scenarios across Sakura Capital’s investment activities, helping leadership evaluate how portfolio decisions affect resilience, liquidity, and capital preservation. His work centers on stress testing, risk modeling, scenario analysis, and disciplined reporting, supporting data-driven oversight and a more controlled long-term investment posture.

Born in 1978 in Duluth, Minnesota, Jeremy was raised in Madison, Wisconsin, where he developed an early interest in markets, risk, and long-range financial strategy. Over the course of his career, he built a reputation for thoughtful analysis, steady judgment, and a calm approach to complex investment environments, particularly where diversification and downside protection matter most. Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys kayaking and poker, and he is a devoted family man who has been married for fourteen years and has three children.

Languages: English

Education:

2004 - Chartered Financial Analyst
2000 - Master of Business Administration in Finance, Georgetown University
1997 - Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Dartmouth College

Operations & Reporting

Alice Wang

Capital Operations Manager

5'3 | 32-24-35 | 30B

Alice oversees the day-to-day operational workflows supporting Sakura Capital’s investment and treasury activities, helping ensure execution remains organized, timely, and aligned with internal controls. She manages reporting cadence, transaction coordination, process tracking, and cross-functional alignment with finance, legal, and portfolio teams while supporting the smooth movement of information between strategic planning and operational follow-through. By maintaining disciplined workflows, clear documentation, and consistent oversight, Alice helps ensure capital activities are supported by accurate information, reliable controls, and strong governance across the broader capital platform.

Born in 1999 in Jiangsu, China, Alice moved to the United States at age five and quickly developed a fascination with organization and numbers. Her professional background reflects a steady rise through administrative and financial support roles, where she earned a reputation for precision and reliability. Joining the company as a key member of the Finance Department, she brings a sharp analytical eye and a calm, data-driven approach to every project. Alice enjoys yoga, photography, and traveling whenever her schedule allows.

Languages: Mandarin, English, Spanish

Education:

2021 – Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fordham University

Performer & Staff Wealth Advisory

John Eddington

Senior Financial Advisor

John provides direct advisory support to executives and eligible staff, helping them evaluate portfolio options, define long-term goals, and maintain disciplined financial habits within Sakura’s approved wealth-advisory framework. His work emphasizes discretion, professionalism, and practical one-on-one guidance tailored to individual financial needs, planning priorities, and long-range decision-making. He is known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, usable guidance that clients can apply with confidence over time. His advisory approach centers on stability, education, and steady progress rather than reactive decision-making or short-term noise.

Born in 1968, John built his career around long-term financial planning, client advisory work, and disciplined wealth management for high-income and high-trust clientele. Over time, he developed a reputation for calm judgment, clear communication, and a steady, education-focused style that helps clients make practical financial decisions without unnecessary complexity. Outside of work, John enjoys golf, classical music, and quiet travel, and is known for bringing patience, professionalism, and consistency to every advisory relationship.

Languages: English

Education:

1998 - Certified Financial Planner
1991 - Master of Business Administration in Finance, Vanderbilt University
1989 - Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wake Forest University

Compliance, Tax & Controls

Yi-Ching Cheung, Esq

Capital Compliance & Regulatory Officer

5'4 | 38-28-36 | 32F

Yi-Ching oversees regulatory compliance, governance controls, and risk alignment across Sakura Capital’s investment, treasury, and reporting activities. She works to ensure capital operations remain consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, disclosure obligations, tax considerations, and internal control standards across relevant jurisdictions. Working closely with portfolio, treasury, and operations leadership, Yi-Ching helps integrate legal oversight with capital-specific compliance frameworks to reinforce accountability, support fiduciary discipline, and protect the long-term integrity of the group’s capital platform.

Born in 1988 in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised there, Yi-Ching Cheung built her career through a disciplined focus on law, governance, and professional standards, developing a reputation for discretion, composure, and strong professional judgment. Outside of work, Yi-Ching enjoys playing the violin. She is currently single.

Languages: Mandarin, French, English

Education:

2014 - Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010 - National Taiwan University, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

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