Geoffrey Symonds
Born in 1963 in Sydney Australia, Mr. Symonds has had extensive experience in investing having managed funds for some 21 years. Prior to forming GLS Capital Management, L.L.C. and GLS Capital Partners, L.L.C. (collectively “GLS”) in 1996, Mr. Symonds was employed by Steinhardt Management Company, Inc. (“Steinhardt”) where he served as Steinhardt’s emerging markets portfolio manager for approximately three years. Prior to joining Steinhardt, Mr. Symonds was a senior associate with the Australian law firm Allen, Allen & Hemsley in both its Sydney and New York offices (1988 – 1993). He has had extensive experience in international mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and general corporate advisory work. Mr. Symonds holds a Bachelor of Laws as well as a Bachelor of Commerce degree (majoring in accounting and finance) from the University of New South Wales.