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[Recording Available] Inside the UHNW Expat Experience: Building Community, Gaining Global Perspectives

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December 17, 2025

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What does it take to build a meaningful, grounded life as an ultra-high-net-worth expat?

Choosing to live abroad represents the ultimate freedom, the ability to design a life aligned with your personal values that maximizes opportunity for you and your family. But expat life also surfaces real questions, such as: How can I make not just acquaintances, but friends? How can I create a community—and a sense of belonging? Where can I turn for support?

In this conversation powered by TIGER 21, three Chairs who live and lead in global hubs—Mo El-Hage (Dubai), Jiska Pesch (Singapore), and Laurence Tham (Portugal)—explored the UHNW expat experience, including:

The surprising emotional and practical challenges ultra-wealthy expats encounter across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Real-world strategies expats can use to seek out global perspectives that can inform what’s next for them and their families.
What to consider before relocating as an expat, including the questions UHNW individuals and families don’t realize they should be asking.
How the right peer community can accelerate connection abroad, offering instant trust, real guidance, and access to local wisdom from day one.

Whether or not you’re living the expat life—or considering it—you’ll also get an inside look at:

The strategic questions ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs and investors are addressing in peer groups across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
How Members use these diverse perspectives to shape what’s next for themselves and their families.

The recording of this conversation powered by TIGER 21 is available below, along with a PDF call summary:

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Panelists:

Moderator: Jiska Pesch, TIGER 21 Chair, Singapore

Jiska Pesch-Kuilman is Chair of Singapore 02 and a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and business development. She has built a thriving career by expanding her ventures while fostering meaningful partnerships and connections. A dedicated member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) for over 15 years, Jiska has held key leadership roles across Singapore and Southeast Asia. She served on the Singapore ExCo and the Southeast Asia Regional Board, helping shape spouse engagement and leadership programs. Jiska is equally passionate about holistic well-being. A strong advocate for mental health, she has shared insights on emotional well-being across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, focusing on awareness and prevention. She also organized a regional YPO wellness event to promote holistic approaches to leadership and self-care. Combining business acumen with a deep commitment to personal growth, Jiska is a recognized thought leader who inspires others to pursue a balanced path in leadership, business, and life.

Mohamad El-Hage, TIGER 21 Chair, Dubai

Mohamad El-Hage (Mo) is the Chair of the TIGER 21 Dubai 01 Group. Mo maintains a dynamic career as a founder, operator, and investor in specialized healthcare service businesses in the UAE, KSA, and wider MENA region. Mo’s experiences in building and scaling businesses have delivered exceptional value to shareholders, including achieving over USD 300M in returns in two post-acute care businesses that he built and sold as an Operating Partner with private equity firm TVM Capital. Mo’s career started at top-tier financial and strategy advisory firms, giving him a solid base for subsequent private equity investing and leadership roles. He has developed a strong reputation for strategic vision, empowering leadership, delivering complex growth projects, advising boards and business leaders, and mentoring entrepreneurs. An MBA graduate from the Kellogg School of Management and an active YPO member, Mo is passionate about continuous learning and peer communities.

Laurence Tham, TIGER 21 Chair, Portugal & Global

Renowned worldwide as an eminent business coach, Dr. Laurence Tham, Chair of TIGER 21 Groups Portugal 01 and Global 08, orchestrates transformative strategies that synchronize entrepreneurial vision with cutting-edge marketing methodologies, propelling businesses to unprecedented heights of success while maintaining unwavering integrity. Tham pioneered the influential podcast “Wabi Sabi: The Art of Imperfection” with Dr. Jim Karagiannis where he unravels the profound impact of embracing imperfections, delving deep into the intricacies of human psychology, effective communication, and the boundless potential inherent in every individual. He also co-founded and co-hosted the globally acclaimed podcast show “The Wellness Guys,” attaining top ranks in Australia and the USA. Prior to his current role, Dr. Tham garnered unparalleled acclaim as one of Perth, Western Australia’s foremost chiropractors, leading one of the region’s largest practices. Hailing from a dynamic Australian/Canadian background, Dr. Tham currently resides in Portugal.