Micha Grundman was the former Vice-President, Strategic Ventures at Amaya Inc. (now The Stars Group), a Toronto–Montreal based interactive entertainment and online gaming company known for iconic brands such as PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. In his role, he focuses on identifying and executing strategic initiatives and business opportunities across the company’s core e-commerce and gaming verticals, contributing to growth during a transformative era for the organization. Under its leadership team, Amaya completed several landmark corporate transactions — including the $4.9 billion acquisition of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker that significantly expanded the company’s global footprint as a publicly-listed gaming entity.

Imran Pervaiz is a strategic financial leader with a distinguished track record of driving growth and operational excellence. Holding a Master’s in Finance from Birmingham City University. He possesses a unique blend of deep financial acumen and modern technical insight. With a proven history at esteemed firms like Wavell DCC, Imran excels at architecting financial strategies, optimizing business operations, and leveraging data-driven analysis to overcome complex challenges. His expertise in strategic planning, risk assessment, and corporate development makes him an invaluable asset in guiding the company toward its long-term objectives and achieving sustained success.

Abdi Abdalla is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in technical and leadership roles. Instrumental in the creation and growth of Systemcorp ALG, leading to its successful acquisition by IBM. He currently leads a team at IBM in an unrelated technology field.

Matthew Ronald is a Highly creative, results-oriented professional with solid experience in marketing, industry analysis, and project management. Mathew is an effective leader with a strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Mathew holds an MBA in Global Strategy and Leadership from McGill and Fudan-MIT Universities. He has worked in Canada, China, the United Arab Emirates and the USA and has successfully managed projects and major commercial initiatives in France, Germany, India, Serbia, Seychelles, and Switzerland. He previously worked with the Government of Canada, as a senior officer, Mathew led a provincial energy efficiency project in British Columbia encompassing multiple Federal Canadian departments and hundreds of government properties responsible for designing, promoting and implementing a province-wide series of 2020 Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs).

Sidney Elhadad is a highly respected professional with an extensive career spanning 30 years in the investment community. His expertise in key areas such as financial management, operational leadership, and corporate strategy has positioned him as a trusted advisor and leader in both private and public sector enterprises.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Sidney will play a pivotal role in guiding WorldOne’s strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and supporting the company’s mission. His unique perspective and diverse experience will further enhance the company’s efforts to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Jaime Benchimol

Chairman

Jaime Benchimol, a distinguished technology entrepreneur  is currently a managing Partner at Benchimol Ungerman Venture Partners. He brings decades of entrepreneurial, financial, and strategic expertise to guide the company’s vision and growth. With a background informatics, Benchimol has been instrumental in the growth and success of numerous companies including as an executive at IBM Rational, as a president and founder at Systemcorp ALG and Ogivar Technologies Inc.