Christopher Blum

Background

About Christopher Blum

I am a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in the asset and wealth management industry. As the Founder and Managing Partner of ODS Capital, I provide investment advisory services to ultra high net worth families, global financial institutions, private equity funds, and portfolio companies across sectors in the US and Asia. My expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including business creation and innovation, institutional portfolio management, distribution, capital raising, deal sourcing, marketing, investment structuring and execution, corporate governance, cap table management, fund formation, and digital transformation. I am an influential communicator and team leader who develops solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Advisory 3Rodeo - Venture Partner3Rodeo is an entrepreneur-run venture capital firm that focuses on early stage technology companies, typically with a focus on pop culture, media and entertainment. Vibrant Ventures - Lead AdvisorVibrant Ventures is a plant based food, packaging, and medicine Venture Capital fund run by founder Jarret Christie. Accomplishments • Generated the strongest revenue growth and highest advisor productivity within the global private bank during my tenure• Co-led complete restructuring of High Net Worth business for Asia, created new operating model, and turned around business to reach profitability• Grew global equity revenue 20% per annum, well in excess of market for a $500mm revenue business• Grew small cap business from $800mm to nearly $6b in assets at peak through excellent performance, product marketing and sales, and client/board interactions• Developed business plan to build a greenfield modernized wealth management platform (value proposition, operating models and technology architecture), with a projected 50% increase in revenue and over 30% reduction in operating costsAwards | Recognition -Best Private Bank in Asia for Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals by The Asset Triple A Wealth Management Awards, 2016, 2017, 2019• Best Private Bank in Singapore by The Asset Triple A Wealth Management Awards, 2018• Best Private Bank in Asia for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Services by Asian Private Banker, 2016• Best Private Bank in Asia for High-Net-Worth Individuals by The Asset Triple A Wealth Management Awards