Leadership

Talented individuals,

accounting specialists.

Flagship’s team of talented individuals instinctively operate as partners in your success. We merge the responsiveness of an in-house finance department with deep investment specialisation.

Our senior managers draw upon significant international experience across accounting advisory, investment management, regulated financial services and fintech to provide impactful financial and accounting services for a diverse range of alternative assets.

MATTHEW DEAN | DIRECTOR

CORE TIME ZONE: EST

Matt is an accomplished expert in the field of fund administration and investor services. Boasting a rich background in both traditional and alternative investment sectors, he has cultivated expertise in a wide range of investment vehicles including hedge funds and private equity, across domestic and offshore markets. Formerly the North American Head of Fund Operations, Matt led a specialized team in overseeing the firm’s U.S. Private Equity administrative activities. His career has spanned auditing high-profile accounts with substantial stakeholders to pivotal roles in middle and back-office functions at a trillion-dollar global administrator. Matt’s comprehensive approach to financial management is substantiated by a proven track record in launching new funds, optimizing operations, and consistently delivering value to investment managers.

Key Previous Experience

  • Start Up Administrator: Director and Head of Private Equity Fund Operations
  • MUFG Fund Services: Team Manager/ Senior Fund Accountant

  • State of Virginia: Auditor Specialist

Credentials

  • Master of Science, Finance (Virginia Commonwealth University)

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance (Old Dominion University)

NICHOLAS COOPER | DIRECTOR

CORE TIME ZONE: CET

Nicholas specialises in digital asset finance, incorporating his deep knowledge of decentralised technologies, operations, accounting, taxation and economics into his financial leadership. Drawing upon his background in alternative investment audit functions and analysis, Nicholas has successfully guided large teams in Switzerland, the United States, Britain and the Cayman Islands. Nicholas speaks fluent English, intermediate Farsi, and basic German.

Key Previous Experience

  • DFINITY: Head of Finance
  • Crypto Finance AG: Deputy CFO/CRO
  • BNY Mellon: Finance Fund Analyst
  • KPMG: Audit Manager – Alternative investments

Credentials

  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Chartered Accountant (ACA)
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) – Mathematics (The University of Manchester)

MARCUS ROWE | DIRECTOR

CORE TIME ZONE: EST

Marcus is a seasoned leader and innovator in the accounting and finance sector. His core practice incorporates solid experience with US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, enhancing the delivery of fractional financial management, accounting and advisory services. Marcus specialises in developing and guiding effective teams, utilising collaborative and practical technologies to upgrade service deliverables.

Key Previous Experience

  • Start Up Administrator: Founding Partner and Head of Accounting and Finance
  • KPMG – Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
  • Level 1 CFA
  • Bachelor of Business (Queensland University of Technology)

KIEL DONAHUE | DIRECTOR

CORE TIME ZONE: PDT

Kiel is a uniquely well-rounded and versatile accounting manager, merging a substantive background in audit, economics and accounting as a CPA, with hands-on leadership in the area of digital assets. In a previous position, Kiel grew and managed an international team responsible for the accounting and administration of ~$1 billion of digital assets. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Cayman, Canada, Taiwan and New Zealand and has a track record of delivering streamlined and knowledgeable accounting services to a wide range of international clients.

Key Previous Experience

  • Start Up Administrator: Manager – Digital Fund Services
  • KPMG: Audit Manager

Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant (CPA Canada)
  • Post-baccalaureate UBC Sauder Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) / Accounting (University of British Columbia)
  • Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Finance (University of Calgary)

CORE TIME ZONE: Central African Time (CAT)

Patrick is a seasoned financial professional with a strong interest in financial markets and accounting practices, particularly in the areas of private equity, venture capital and general partner offerings. He possesses a deep understanding of both IFRS and US GAAP and has leveraged his expertise in various roles serving large international investment funds. With extensive experience working in different geographical locations, including South Africa, the Cayman Islands, and Ireland, Patrick has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and provide top-notch accounting and finance services to stakeholders across the globe.

Key Previous Experience

  • Start Up Administrator: Manager – Outsourced CFO services and financial statement preparation

  • KPMG Ireland/Cayman Islands: Audit manager – Asset management with a focus on private equity and venture capital

  • KPMG South Africa: Financial Engineering Group

  • University of Cape Town: Lecturer – Business analysis, governance, and taxation

Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

  • Chartered Financial Analyst

  • Master of Commerce in Financial Management (University of Cape Town)

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting (achieved with distinction) (University of Cape Town)

  • Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance (University of Cape Town)

EVELYN YANATOS | ADVISOR

CORE TIME ZONE: PDT

Evelyn serves as an advisor, and has operated her own Fractional CFO firm, EBY Enterprises, Inc., since 2009.  She has extensive experience in investment analysis and valuation, fundraising, SEC, tax, and other financial reporting, and has held a variety of senior finance roles in New York-based funds and other companies. Evelyn received an MBA from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a BS in Accounting from Binghamton University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State and started her career at Ernst and Young.

CORE TIME ZONE: TBA

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Credentials

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Flagship’s international management team retain strategic oversight and engagement in all our client matters. We ensure that our resources are always deployed effectively – so our clients get the right answers, first time.

Flagship are

solutions driven

Flagship’s international management team ensure that our resources are always deployed effectively – so our clients get the right answers, first time.

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