Team
Hassan Mehmood
Founder & Director
Hassan heads CFO Services and Finance Advisory under Consulting Studio with specialisations in strategy, transformation and finance advisory. Passionate about solving strategic problems Hassan has advised business owners prepare for investment success. Prior to co-founding Carter Seven, Hassan worked at the Royal Bank of Canada within Wealth Management.
Education
Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA)
MSc in Finance & Investments – Cass Business School
BAS in Accounting – York University
Eugene Kouumdjieff
Technology Ventures & AI Advisor
Eugene is the Founder and CEO of EK Ventures and Co-Founder of the acclaimed venture lab E-man. As an award-winning entrepreneur, investor and strategist, with a proven track record of success in the technology sector, Eugene continues to be a driving force for innovation. In 2022 Eugene was shortlisted for the ‘Best Startup UK’ award for exceptional performance in innovation, growth, management and societal impact in the incubators space.
Prior to joining the Carter Seven advisory board, Eugene’s career covered a wide range from health tech to gaming and the development of technological solutions for corporate brands such as Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, Mastercard, The NHS and notable startups, Zoomdoc, Construo, JustPark and Wonga.
Rico Dinolfi
AI & Automation Advisor
Rico is the CEO of Beyond Agents AI bringing over 20 years of experience as an operational CEO, specialising in unlocking business potential through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and Artificial Intelligence. Rico has helped businesses streamline operations, enhance profitability, and navigate complex restructurings with confidence and clarity.
Prior to joining the Carter Seven Advisory board, Rico’s career covered various C-Suite level roles spanning management consulting, property investment, AI technology, financial services and facility management. Throughout his career Rico has successfully restructured businesses by untapping potential and transforming them into thriving, future ready enterprises.
Zaid Mobashir
Associate Director
Zaid supports the Consulting Studio pillar with a focus on financial analysis, research and project management. As an avid learner, Zaid has built up an insight driven technical skill set. Prior to joining Carter Seven Zaid worked within the asset management space and Fintech.