Mr. Sam Jakobs

Mr. Sam Jakobs is an internationally recognized business executive, strategic growth architect, and global business leader with more than four decades of executive leadership spanning banking, finance, public companies, technology, and international business development. As President of Strategic Partner Group (SPG), he leads a global ecosystem connecting corporations, governments, investors, entrepreneurs, family offices, and strategic advisors to accelerate growth, expand markets, facilitate capital access, and build high-value strategic partnerships. Recognized for uniting business, government, and investment leaders, he was the only American invited to speak at India's national 'Make in India: Making It Work' seminar.

Mr. Jakobs has been elected and appointed to distinguished international leadership positions recognizing his contributions to global business, economic development, humanitarian leadership, and international cooperation. He was elected Honorary Doctor of International Business Development; Member of Honor of the Royal Heritage Academy; appointed to the Advisory Council of WAFUNIF; and elected Chief of Business, Finance & Human Resources Development for the International Human Rights Observatory (IHRO).

Executive Highlights

• 40+ years of executive leadership across banking, finance, insurance, technology, public companies, and international business development.
• President, Strategic Partner Group (SPG), leading a global platform for strategic partnerships, capital access, and international market expansion.
• Former Chief Executive Officer, Aluf Holdings (Public Company).
• Executive leadership with Capital One, HSBC, Republic Bank, North Fork Bank, and Morstan Insurance.
• Only American executive invited to speak at India's premier "Make in India: Making It Work" National Seminar, joining Union Ministers, government officials, CEOs, and global business leaders.
• Elected Honorary Doctor of International Business Development – International Royal Academy of the United Nations.
• Member of Honor – Royal Heritage Academy.
• Advisory Council Member – World Association of Former United Nations Interns and Fellows (WAFUNIF).
• Elected Chief of Business, Finance & Human Resources Development – International Human Rights Observatory (IHRO).
• Global strategist specializing in cross-border partnerships, international investment, and economic development.
• Trusted advisor to executives, investors, governments, and organizations pursuing transformational growth.