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

ETF & Public Markets Portfolio Manager

The ETF & Public Markets Portfolio Manager oversees allocations to exchange-traded funds and listed equities within Sakura Capital’s investment portfolio. Responsibilities include security selection, rebalancing, performance monitoring, and execution discipline in alignment with the broader portfolio strategy. This role supports efficient market exposure, liquidity management, and transparent performance tracking.

Hedge & Alternatives Portfolio Manager

The Hedge & Alternatives Portfolio Manager manages alternative investment strategies, including hedge-style approaches and non-traditional assets. This role evaluates opportunities across less correlated strategies, structures allocations, and monitors performance and risk characteristics. By diversifying return sources, the position supports portfolio resilience and downside protection.

Risk & Exposure Analytics Lead

The Risk & Exposure Analytics Lead analyzes portfolio risk, exposure concentration, and potential drawdown scenarios across Sakura Capital’s investment activities. This role develops risk metrics, stress testing models, and reporting tools to inform portfolio decisions and capital posture. By providing clear, data-driven insight, the position supports proactive risk management and disciplined investment oversight.

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

Bonus Pools, Awards & Compensation Capital

Bonus Pool & Incentive Fund Manager

The Bonus Pool & Incentive Fund Manager administers Sakura Capital’s bonus pools, award frameworks, and compensation-linked funding programs. This role manages funding levels, distribution schedules, and program controls in coordination with finance, HR, and leadership to ensure consistency, documentation, and fiscal discipline. By maintaining structured governance over incentive capital, the position supports retention, performance alignment, and transparent execution.

Performer & Staff Wealth Advisory

Director of Staff Wealth Advisory

The Director of Staff Wealth Advisory leads Sakura Capital’s internal wealth advisory programs for executives and staff. This role establishes guidance frameworks, education initiatives, and long-term planning standards, helping participants build sustainable personal financial strategies aligned with risk tolerance and lifecycle goals. By providing structured advisory oversight, the position supports financial stability and informed decision-making across the organization.

Senior Financial Advisor

This role 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. Their work emphasizes discretion, professionalism, and practical one-on-one guidance tailored to individual financial needs, planning priorities, and long-range decision-making. They are known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, usable guidance that clients can apply with confidence over time. Their advisory approach centers on stability, education, and steady progress rather than reactive decision-making or short-term noise.

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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