Meet our people

Team Savala

At Savala, we’re driven by innovation and opportunity. Meet the team behind our mission to secure critical minerals for a cleaner, more advanced future.

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Sasha Jacob

Sasha Jacob is the Founder of Savala as well as the chairman and CEO of Jacob Capital Management Inc. He is a prominent global figure in renewable energy and clean technology and was recognised by Institutional Investor as one of the 5 Most Influential Emerging Players in Renewable Energy. He has managed more than 100 transactions in the renewable sector, and has participated in financings valued at more than $10 billion.

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Klaus Leiders

Klaus is a seasoned Mining & Mineral Processing Engineer with 35+ years of global experience. He excels in prospection, exploration, mining, and mineral processing, delivering projects on time and under budget in remote and challenging environments. A proven leader, he has successfully managed underground and open-pit operations across multiple continents, driving operational excellence and innovation. With expertise in various mining methods and commodities, Klaus is a hands-on strategist, respected by industry authorities and stakeholders alike.

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Benjamin Sarkozy

Benjamin Sarkozy, a prominent entrepreneur and investor in the graphite industry, is lauded for his expertise featured in top publications like Fastmarkets S&P Global and Industrial Heating. As CEO of GES Europe, he leads the company's advancement in the graphite sector, emphasizing its pivotal role in lithium-ion batteries. With diverse experience in construction chemicals and healthcare, Sarkozy's focus on optimizing graphite for energy technologies is evident. His academic background includes a Master of Science from Emlyon Business School and a B.Sc. from Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.

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Ungad Chadda

Ungad has 30 years of experience in the financial sector in Canada and is currently CEO of Urban Infrastructure Group, a publicly listed company operating in the Canadian residential housing sector. Ungad is a CA, CPA by training and has held a variety of senior executive roles during his 21 years at TMX Group Limited, including President of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Dr. Ravi Chamria

Dr. Ravi Chamria is the co-founder and CEO of Zeeve, an enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure automation platform. With over 18 years of IT consulting experience in fintech, insurtech, supply chain, and e-commerce, he specializes in blockchain technologies, including Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and R3 Corda. An executive MBA graduate from IIM Lucknow, Dr. Chamria is a prolific speaker on emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and AI/ML.

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Alison Manzer

Alison Manzer, a partner at Cassels, specializes in financial services, fintech, and structured transactions. With expertise in multi-jurisdictional finance, she has held leadership roles in the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers and the ABA. An adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall, she holds a DBA, MBA, LLM, and MSc. Alison has authored numerous legal texts on banking and finance and has been widely recognized for her contributions to commercial law and financial regulation.

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Maurice Konings

Maurice Konings is a entrepreneur with a diverse background in diamond brokerage, fashion, and the food and beverage industries. In 2023, he became the Head of European Business Development at DComm, a company focused on blockchain technology and tokenization. Maurice is also the project coordinator for Savala, a blockchain initiative within DComm. His expertise lies in developing distinctive and valuable business concepts, and he is committed to driving innovation within his global network and the DComm ecosystem.