Abbert Capital is a private investment and advisory firm built on a foundation of multidisciplinary expertise. Our success is driven by the diverse backgrounds of our people—combining high-level diplomatic experience with rigorous financial underwriting and technical engineering knowledge.
In the current landscape of reduced government foreign funding and shifting alliances, we are strategically positioned to facilitate investment in complex and emerging markets. We direct capital into carefully selected assets that offer sustainable growth and predictable returns, all while adhering to a disciplined, risk-mitigated investment approach.
Chairman
Harry Fleming is Abbert Capital’s Founder. Fleming has 35+ years of legal and business experience including having led multiple public company IPOs. Fleming has served in CEO/CFO/GC roles at both public and private companies focusing on turnarounds and growth in the Healthcare and Energy industries.
CEO & Managing Partner
Joseph Fleming is the CEO and Managing Partner of Abbert Capital, where he integrates corporate finance with geopolitical expertise. A seasoned advisor to sovereign states and multinationals, he specializes in cross-border M&A and compliance across MENA, Asia, and Eastern Europe, drawing on extensive private equity and healthcare leadership.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Manget heads Advisory Services at Abbert Capital. He previously served as Global Head, Relationship Investing, at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. His background includes leadership at Desjardins Securities and board service. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto and Harvard Business School.
Managing PArtner, Abbert Development
Özer Öz is a seasoned international executive and strategic advisor with 30 years of experience in global industry, trade relations, and investment. As former COO of Yıldırım Holding, he drove international expansion and operational efficiency across 50+ countries.
Partner, International
Ambassador Matthew Bryza was a former U.S. diplomat for 23 years, culminating as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Ambassador to Azerbaijan. Matthew focuses on identifying opportunities driven by US and global geopolitical changes and managing target relationships in the Greater Caspian Region.
Managing Partner & General Counsel
Brendan, a Principal and General Counsel at Abbert Capital, focuses on investment underwriting and advisory services. Formerly at Husch Blackwell and in-house counsel (NYSE co.), handling complex finance, corporate, M&A, and securities transactions. Admitted in Texas, holds MBA (Baylor), JD (South Texas).
Partner, International
Yadel Oskan is a Partner at Abbert Capital. Oskan is a lifelong entrepreneur/investor. He founded multiple firms, including IQ TRAVEL (a leading tourism company), and expanded into energy in 2004 as an international investor/consultant.
Partner, International
Hakan Kabalak is a Partner at Abbert Capital. Kabalak has over three decades of experience in large residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. He has successfully led project development for large energy projects including a gas fired power plant in Central Asia, and coal-fired power plant and mine in Turkey.
Partner, Japan
Omar Qandeel is a Partner at Abbert Capital. He specializes in project development and consulting, bridging European and Asian corporations with markets in the Middle East and North Africa. A graduate of UC Berkeley and USC, Omar advises financial and industrial clients on cross-border expansion and strategic access.
Managing Director, Abbert Development
Ronald Gualy is an experienced executive (energy, renewables, tech, engineering) skilled in strategic opportunities and value creation. Formerly with large EPCs (KBR, Foster Wheeler) and startups, he has international expertise (Asia/LatAm) and now focuses on renewables and decarbonization strategies.
Senior Advisor
Ed McMullen advises clients on economic development and Foreign Direct Investment, drawing on 30+ years in policy and business. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2017-21), significantly strengthening ties and boosting Swiss investment in the U.S.
Senior advisor
Tom Foster advises Abbert Capital. Formerly at Exxon for 30 years, he specialized in complex taxation and litigation. Mr. Foster served on NYSE boards and engaged internationally on tax issues concerning U.S. oil companies, also practicing privately in tax and restructuring.