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Oryx Global Partners announces new team additions; Michael Ho joins as Partner and Deepak Malik joins as Senior Advisor

London, Abu Dhabi, 3 April 2025 – Oryx Global Partners (‘Oryx’), the investment firm dedicated to facilitating the energy transition and securing supply chains through strategic investments in the minerals value chain, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ho as Partner and Deepak Malik as Senior Advisor.

Highlights:  

• Michael is a respected executive in the investment management industry, having held C-suite and Global Head roles at leading global investment managers including UBS Asset Management, Janus Henderson, State Street Global Advisors, and Mellon Capital Management.

• Michael has also served on Oryx’s Advisory Board since its inception, where he helped guide the development of the strategy and governance frameworks of the firm. In his capacity as Partner, Michael will provide strategic guidance and oversight on internal operations, governance, and organizational development. 

• Deepak has decades of experience in establishing and leading investment managers and financial institutions, with extensive experience in development finance institutions. Deepak will support Oryx through its establishment and enhance its capabilities when investing in emerging markets. 

Michael Ho

Michael joins Oryx as a Partner, providing strategic oversight on group operations. He has over 30 years of experience in investment management and strategic advisory roles, having held C-suite and Global Head roles at leading global investment managers including UBS Asset Management, Janus Henderson, State Street Global Advisors, and Mellon Capital Management. He has successfully led multi-billion-dollar investment teams to define and operate investment strategies that delivered above market returns. 

Over the past year, Michael has served on the Advisory Board of Oryx Global Partners, providing guidance on investment strategy, team construction, governance, structuring and manager licensing. Having seen the successful development of the firm and positive reception by the market, Michael will continue as a Partner, focusing on providing leadership in internal operations. Given his deep knowledge of Oryx and his familiarity with the tools and strategies required for success in investment management, Michael is well-placed to support Oryx in its pioneering approach to the sector. 

He holds a PhD in Management Science Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from UCLA . 

Deepak Malik 

Deepak joins Oryx as a Senior Advisor. He has extensive senior executive experience spanning investment management and natural resources. He previously served as CEO of Arise B.V, a leading investor in the Sub-Saharan African financial services sector. Before that, he spent 13 years at Norfund, a development finance institution, where he was Head of Southern Africa and Head of Financial Institutions. Deepak has also previously served as the Regional Representative for the Danish Government’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), acted as Managing Director at Development Bank of Zambia, and held senior management roles at Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines. 

He currently serves as a board member on the boards of Ecobank, Zambia National Commercial Bank, and Grindrod, and is an investment committee member at South Suez Capital. 

Deepak is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, India, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Honours) from the University of Delhi, India. 

Zeno van Gils, Managing Partner, Oryx Global Partners, said: 

“Oryx is pleased to welcome Michael and Deepak to our team. We have had the opportunity to work closely with Michael over the past 12 months and place immense value on his insights and entrepreneurial spirit. As Oryx continues to grow, as a pioneering private equity investor in the minerals value chain, Michael’s experience will provide a valuable contribution to the firm. Deepak’s knowledge in investment management and natural resources, particularly in development finance and emerging markets, will assist Oryx as the firm explores nuanced strategic opportunities in the future.”

Michael Ho, Partner, Oryx Global Partners, said:

“Oryx’s unique mission, to drive the energy transition and secure supply chains through strategic investments in the minerals value chain, is both timely and essential. With a world-class team, well defined strategy and a solid foundation, we are well-positioned to make a lasting impact and grow Oryx to be a leading investment firm.” 

Deepak Malik, Senior Advisor, Oryx Global Partners, said: 

“I look forward to working alongside a group of highly driven individuals who share the vision of utilizing decades of knowledge to build a world-class investment firm with a clear focus on investing in the minerals value chain responsibly and sustainably. Oryx’s global strategy and reach align seamlessly with my own experience, having worked in a range of markets and nations. I am eager to contribute with strategic insights to help drive Oryx’s success, long into the future.” 

The appointments of Michael Ho and Deepak Malik follow the recent additions of Laura Tyler as Partner and Elizabeth Gaines, Bob Finch, Manuel Stotz, Patrick Loftus-Hills and Peter Bryant as Senior Advisors, further bolstering Oryx’s leadership team as the firm continues to strengthen its global presence and investment capabilities in the minerals value chain.

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About Oryx Global Partners Limited

Oryx Global Partners is a specialist investment firm dedicated to facilitating the energy transition and securing supply chains through strategic investments in the minerals value chain.

The Oryx team, composed of financial, technical, and operational experts with extensive resources and investment management experience, utilizes a proven investment process to identify high-quality investments and deliver significant operational value-add.

Oryx is committed to delivering attractive returns to its investors and a net positive impact through its operations. Its responsible and sustainable approach enables Oryx to create lasting value through industry that benefits both its investors and broader stakeholders.