Kalman Sporn is a corporate strategist specializing in government relations and financial services. Mr. Sporn has been active in Middle East affairs for more than 18 years. He has travelled extensively through out the Middle East to provide a back channel for diplomats and business leaders.

Since childhood, Kalman has enjoyed direct access to a series of prominent families and political leaders in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Mr. Sporn has successfully originated transactions for financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices.

He has previously advised the NFIA - Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, Istithmar World (Dubai), Banc Piguet & Cie, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers/LIB Ltd. and Syngenta.

Joseph J Sporn late father of Kalman was a teacher, social worker and businessman with a history of philanthropic interests in the Middle East and the United States. Kalman has continued his father’s legacy by supporting human rights and conflict resolution in the Middle East.