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Brian Paes-Braga

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Low Carbon Royalties
📍 United Arab Emirates

Brian Paes-Braga is the Managing Partner at SAF Group, specializing in merchant banking and structured credit for high-growth companies. He has deep expertise in capital raising and strategic planning, notably founding Lithium X Energy and growing it to a $265 million acquisition. He completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School and holds a Chartered Investment Management designation.

Outside of work, Brian is a dedicated philanthropist, having co-founded the Quiet Cove Foundation, which supports social entrepreneurs and communities impacted by natural disasters. He is also a best-selling author, with proceeds from his book supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being initiatives.

Interesting fact: Brian purchased his first investment property at the age of 14 and began trading stocks at 17.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Brian shows up

Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Brian cares about

Merchant Banking
As Managing Partner at SAF group, his primary role involves building, investing in, and advising high-growth companies across diverse sectors like mining, energy, and technology.
Critical Minerals
He has a significant track record in the sector, having founded Lithium X and served as a director for The Metals Company, focusing on minerals for the clean energy transition.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Low Carbon Royalties
Managing Partner
SAF Group
2-2024
Executive Chairman
NG Energy International Corp.
Founder & Board Member
Quiet Cove Foundation
10-2017 - 8-2021
Board Of Directors
DeepGreen Metals Inc.
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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