Demeter Tactical Investments Appoints Two New Board Directors

Demeter Tactical Investments (ME) Limited, a quantitative investment manager based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, appointed Dr. Ryan Lemand and Emmanouil Tzannes to its board of directors on August 11, 2026. The firm intends for these appointments to bolster governance, transparency, and accountability as it expands its institutional presence across the Middle East.

Dr. Lemand joins as an Independent Non-Executive Director, contributing experience from the UAE's federal securities regulator and Fortis Investments. Emmanouil Tzannes joins the board with a focus on institutional strategy and strategic partnerships. The firm utilizes a systematic, evidence-based investment process rooted in the research of Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama.

Founder and Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Sexton stated that the appointments reflect a commitment to high standards of governance. Senior Executive Officer John Hensel added that the new members strengthen investor confidence as the firm builds from its Abu Dhabi base.