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Meet the Team
Building Trust Through Development Excellence and Security
Our multidisciplinary team combines exceptional expertise across strategic operations, finance, real estate development, and legal services. Led by Barak , an Executive Director with proven excellence in complex project management, the team includes Ariel Gaziel, a former senior manager at EY, bringing sophisticated financial oversight and strategic planning. Aviram, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur with a decade of successful ventures in Koh Samui, and Ben, an accomplished contractor with ten years of proven project execution on the island, provide deep local development expertise. This core team is strengthened by Attorney Gil-Ad Zager’s comprehensive legal acumen and Mr. Teerachai Yaemsa-ard’s mastery of Thai investment law.
This powerful combination of international experience, local market knowledge, and diverse professional expertise creates a unique advantage in delivering exceptional investment and development projects in Thailand. From strategic planning and financial structuring to on-ground execution and legal compliance, our team ensures comprehensive excellence at every stage of development.
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Barak Raz
Executive Director
Barak Raz is a distinguished Executive Director with an impressive track record in strategic leadership and operational excellence. With extensive experience at industry-leading companies like Wix and Talon Cyber Security, he has demonstrated exceptional ability in managing complex, large-scale projects and driving organizational success. His expertise spans facilities management, operations optimization, and business development, complemented by a proven history of building and scaling successful ventures, including his own tourism company that pioneered new market segments in Israel.
Mr. Raz’s military background as Head of Cyber Division in the prestigious 8200 Intelligence Corps Unit, where he received the Israel Defense Prize from the Prime Minister, Chief of Staff, and Minister of Defense, underscores his capabilities in strategic thinking and leadership. His academic credentials include an MA in Technology and Communication (Technological Futurism) from Bar Ilan University, coupled with a BA in Business Administration and Economics. A recipient of multiple volunteer recognition awards, including the Rotary Israel Service Award and the Israeli Presidential Award for Volunteerism, Barak brings a unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and social responsibility to his executive role.
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Gil-ad Zager
Lawyer (Israel)
Gil-Ad Zager is a distinguished Israeli attorney with nearly two decades of extensive experience in civil and commercial law. Since establishing his independent practice in 2012, he has built a reputation for providing comprehensive legal counsel to construction companies, business development firms, and various commercial enterprises. His expertise spans multiple areas of civil and commercial law, including contract law, labor law, and complex litigation.
Prior to founding his private practice, Mr. Zager honed his litigation skills at prestigious law firms including Steinmetz, Haring, Gurman & Co., and Guy, Bachar & Co., where he handled sophisticated legal matters and represented clients before all judicial instances, including mediation and arbitration proceedings. His academic credentials include an MA in Political Science from Tel Aviv University and an LL.B. from IDC Herzliya, reflecting his deep understanding of both legal and governmental systems. This unique combination of practical experience and academic background enables him to provide his clients with strategic, well-rounded legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.
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Ariel Gaziel
Chief Financial Officer
With over a decade of distinguished experience in financial management and consulting, Ariel Gaziel brings invaluable expertise to our project. Since establishing his accounting firm in 2011, he has built an impressive track record in international real estate operations and corporate finance. His career highlights include serving as Head of Processes and Controls at a major public real estate company, where he successfully managed financial operations across more than 40 international subsidiaries throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
Ariel’s extensive experience includes preparing IPO prospectuses for both local and AIM markets, overseeing bond issuances, and managing complex urban renewal projects. His expertise extends to guiding real estate acquisition groups, optimizing international tax structures, and implementing efficient corporate restructuring strategies. As CFO for several high-tech companies, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in developing and monitoring budgets, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring robust corporate governance.
His comprehensive understanding of international real estate operations, combined with his proven ability to optimize financial structures and manage complex cross-border transactions, makes him uniquely qualified to oversee the financial aspects of our Thailand development project. His strategic approach to financial management and deep experience in international markets ensures our project maintains the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
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Mr. Teerachai (Lawyer Tee)
Lawyer (Thailand)
Mr. Teerachai Yaemsa-ard (Lawyer Tee) is a distinguished Thai attorney specializing in business and legal consulting for international clients in Thailand. Based in Koh Samui, he has established himself as a leading expert in corporate law, property transactions, and business establishment services. His practice, Country Samui Lawyer, offers comprehensive legal solutions ranging from company formation and business licensing to property due diligence and contract law.
As a certified Notarial Services Attorney, Mr. Yaemsa-ard provides crucial documentation services for international transactions and legal matters. His expertise encompasses a wide range of specialized services, including business visa applications, work permit processing, corporate legal consulting, and property law. He is particularly noted for his thorough approach to property due diligence and contract drafting, ensuring his clients’ investments are legally secure under Thai law. With his commitment to providing one-stop legal and business services, Mr. Yaemsa-ard has become a trusted advisor for foreign investors and businesses operating in Thailand, combining local legal expertise with an understanding of international business needs.
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Aviram Savir
contractor
With over two decades of international business experience and a proven track record in Thailand’s luxury construction sector, Aviram Savir brings exceptional expertise and hands-on leadership to our development project. As the founder and managing director of Sea&Sky Samui and Paradise Spring Villas, he has established himself as one of Koh Samui’s most distinguished developers, having successfully completed six high-end villas that set new standards for construction quality on the island.
What sets Aviram’s approach apart is his unique operational model. Unlike other developers in Koh Samui, he maintains complete control over the construction process through direct employment of all construction staff and ownership of essential equipment. This integrated approach, where workers are permanently employed and housed by the company, ensures unprecedented quality control and consistency in execution.
His commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the construction process. From earthworks to electrical systems, all operations are conducted by his dedicated in-house team of skilled craftsmen, including plumbers, electricians, and builders. This hands-on management style, where leadership works alongside the construction team rather than managing from afar, has proven instrumental in maintaining the highest construction standards.
Aviram’s unwavering dedication to quality extends to material sourcing, where he exclusively uses premium materials sourced from mainland suppliers when local options don’t meet his exacting standards. While this approach may require additional time and investment, it ensures a final product that exceeds typical island construction standards.
His business acumen, demonstrated through his successful management of Savir Israeli Textile Industries and as the exclusive Israeli representative for Germany’s Webasto company, brings additional depth to his role. This combination of international business experience and hands-on construction expertise makes him uniquely qualified to deliver exceptional quality in our development project.
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Ben-Benjamin Savir
Managing Director of A.B. Capital Ltd.
Ben-Benjamin Savir brings a unique combination of international business education and extensive hands-on experience in Thailand’s luxury construction sector. After completing his Business Administration and Law studies at Ono Academic College, Ben transitioned from his marketing management role at S.A. Savir Investments Ltd. to pursue his passion for property development in Koh Samui.
Since making Koh Samui his home in 2015, Ben has immersed himself in every aspect of luxury villa construction and project management, actively managing all our construction sites. His ability to communicate fluently in Hebrew, English, and Thai has proven invaluable in bridging cultural gaps and ensuring seamless coordination between international clients and local construction teams.
As the founder of A.B. Capital Ltd. and right-hand to Aviram Savir, Ben directly oversees daily operations, manages construction teams, and coordinates with suppliers, ensuring that each project maintains our renowned exceptional standards and distinctive features. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of local construction practices, combined with international business acumen, make him an essential and significant part of our management team.
Ben’s decade-long experience living and working in Koh Samui has helped develop crucial relationships with suppliers, contractors, and local authorities, while his multicultural background enables effective communication across all aspects of our projects. As the active manager of all our construction sites, he maintains direct oversight of every development phase, ensuring our high standards are consistently met.
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Stylianos Nikolis
Properties Manager
Stylianos Nikolis brings a diverse and comprehensive background in real estate development, hospitality management, and international business operations. Born in Halkidiki, Greece, a thriving tourist destination hosting over 3 million visitors annually, he developed an early understanding of property development and tourism economics in high-demand markets.
After graduating from the University of Macedonia in 2007 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Stylianos served two years in the Special Forces as a Green Beret, developing leadership skills that would later prove invaluable in his business ventures. His early entrepreneurial success included developing luxury villas while simultaneously managing successful hospitality establishments, building a significant property portfolio valued at €1.5 million before the Greek financial crisis of 2014.
Following the economic downturn, Stylianos demonstrated remarkable adaptability, pivoting through various international markets including the USA and UK, where he enhanced his credentials with an MBA from the London School of Economics. This period of professional development and international exposure broadened his understanding of global markets and investment strategies.
Currently based in Thailand, Stylianos has established himself as a prominent figure in the region’s real estate sector. Over the past three years, he has built an impressive portfolio of 120 properties under exclusive management, specializing in property renovation and rental optimization. His investment approach is characterized by careful due diligence, maintaining a minimum 8% return threshold, and building strong, trust-based relationships with clients.
His unique combination of formal education, practical experience in property development, and proven track record in managing successful real estate portfolios across different international markets positions him ideally to lead complex property development projects in Thailand’s dynamic real estate market.
