Mr. Aboubakare is the Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm Global Investments, LTD., where he is responsible for the direction and management of the company. Bringing a wealth of experience in both international and domestic portfolio management, Mr. Aboubakare has become one of the preeminent authorities in the U.S. life settlement industry bringing his international asset trading, management experience and long lasting client relationships to bear. Prior to joining Paradigm Global Investments LTD, Mr. Aboubakare has acted as a President, Chief Investment Officer, and Managing Director for other successful private equity firms. Mr. Aboubakare was previously associated with Asia Hawaii Ventures where he was Head of Leverage Finance. Prior to that, Mr. Aboubakare served as President of Kieu Hanh Trading Inc., an international diamond distribution corporation. Mr. Aboubakare holds an Executive Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from Talbot Seminary and a BA in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. He is married with three sons. He spends his free time playing tennis with his sons.