<h1>Early-stage investment platform names veteran finance executive as Group CEO to lead alpha fund and aggressive growth plan</h1> A leading early-stage investment platform has appointed a veteran finance executive as Group CEO and Senior Managing Partner of its new alpha fund. The appointee, formerly a group CFO and whole-time director at a major internet-listed company, brings extensive experience in finance, governance, capital markets, M&A and early-stage investing. The hire is positioned to strengthen the management team and support an aggressive growth plan targeting significant investment, startup creation and job generation. The group emphasises mentoring, scale financing from seed to growth rounds, and an investment thesis focused on high-potential founders and strategic national imperatives.