Melvin Mathews is the Senior Executive Director at Asas Capital, specializing in asset management, decentralized finance, and wealth management. A Chevening Scholar with an MBA from Lancaster University, he has over 25 years of experience in financial services, previously holding senior roles at Mashreq Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Beyond his finance career, Melvin shows a keen interest in major technology firms like IBM and Oracle. He has also used his professional network to support social causes, specifically promoting fundraising efforts for COVID-19 relief in India.
He is a recipient of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, the UK governments global program for future leaders.
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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Sr. Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview
How Melvin shows up
Negotiator
Information Seeker
Objective Thinker
They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.
Priorities
Topics Melvin cares about
Wealth Management
His career focus is on wealth growth and preservation. He is currently building next-generation family office capabilities for sophisticated clients at Asas Capital.
Decentralized Finance
Explicitly lists DeFi as a core expertise area and a key component in his vision for the future of wealth, which he believes will be defined by new infrastructure.
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Career
Work history
1-2026
Sr. Executive Director
Asas Capital
2-2019 - 12-2025
Vice President - Product, Proposition & Portfolio, Mashreq Gold
Mashreq Bank
1-2017 - 2-2019
Head, Priority and International Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
3-2011 - 1-2017
Sr. Manager - Business Analytics
Standard Chartered Bank
1-2010 - 2-2011
Sr. Manager - Business Performance
Standard Chartered Bank
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