Roman co-founded GIFT in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in alternative investment strategies. He began his career at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London, later working in private equity at HG Capital and as Managing Director at Carlyle. In 2009, he founded Montfort Capital, followed by Montfort Funds in 2014. Roman holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Vienna and an MBA from INSEAD. Austro-Swiss by background, he is fluent in English, German, French, and Spanish.

Sophie co-founded GIFT in 2020, driven by her belief in the power of professionalised philanthropy to create lasting change, especially for women and girls. In 2022, she joined the Executive Committee of Giving Women, a global network advancing women’s empowerment. She began her career in London’s financial sector, specializing in leveraged finance, before moving into private equity. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Université de Louvain-La-Neuve, completed a program at Georgetown University, and is fluent in French, English, and German. Sophie is a mother of four who combines her philanthropic work with her passion for sports and adventure.

Christiaan co-founded GIFT in 2020 and is also the founder of Headway Capital. He previously worked in alternative investments at Coller Capital and in Citigroup’s Alternative Investment Strategies group, after starting his career in Citibank’s corporate banking department in London and New York. He holds a degree in Economics, Business, and Law, as well as an MBA from the University of St. Gallen. Christiaan is Swiss-Dutch and fluent in English, French, and German.