BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Bradly Tupa
Brad graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in History. After graduating, Brad realized he had passion for sales and worked in several different industries. Throughout his years as a sales professional he worked in different commodities markets from bullion to collectable coin as well as art.
Brad joined Invest Islands in 2017 and immediately created growth in both its sales and employees/staff . In addition to working with his own clients, Brad oversees the entire sales team and office staff.
Working at Invest Islands has been a unique experience for Brad because of his personal investment into the additional aspects of the company, beyond just sales. Invest Islands has a major focus on the Indonesian people, economy, and environment on Lombok and surrounding areas. They have also created a charity, Invest Islands Foundation, which works on many projects including, supporting a local orphanage, building a village school, and cleaning up the beaches and ocean.
Brad’s work is more than just a job at Invest Islands. He is proud of his role within the company, working with the clients and employees in Hong Kong, and being able to support the projects in Indonesia.
Jim Birkett
Jim Birkett, originally from Derby in the UK, arrived in Hong Kong at the turn of the Millenium looking for a career and lifestyle change. With more than 20 years of experience working for multinational media companies, including Haymarket Media and R. Norton, as a regional business development manager, as well as being a headhunter in the legal and banking sector, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role at Invest Islands.
A family man and rugby coach, he is particularly proud of the company’s commitment to bringing Lombok to the market for foreign investors and the work of the Invest Islands Foundation in local communities.
Kevin Harris
A born and raised Londoner, Kevin brings more than two decades of real estate experience to the team, both in buying and selling in the hectic markets of London, Spain and Hong Kong. His primary focus is helping investors source property from overseas and guiding them through the investment process from start to finish.
Kevin lives with his wife and two children, a boy and a girl, both born in Hong Kong. He embraces the hustle and bustle of the busy city but also relishes his retreat to family life at the weekend.
Alan Patrick
Alan has extensive sales experience working for top medical tech companies. Going beyond the traditional sales role though, he has headed up cost-saving initiatives and trained operating theatre staff, including surgeons, in a variety of roles.
After heading up the sales team for a leading Hong Kong health tech company, he became fascinated by the world of investment. Joining Invest Islands, Alan uses his consultative approach to sales to understand his clients and help them make positive, informed decisions.
Alan has a long-held passion for sports, athletic performance and nutrition in his personal life, competing in judo from a young age and even being selected for Team GB. To this day, he competes in the disciplines of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and powerlifting.
Arthur Richard
Arthur Richard, from France, developed an interest in the real estate market in France at the young age of 18. With an educational background in hospitality and languages, he started to work in real estate at the age of 19. This interest sparked curiosity and Arthur explored other real estate opportunities on the island of Malta.
Used to traveling across South-East Asia (Thaïland, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia), he decided to return to Bali, Indonesia 4 years ago to work in real estate development. With extensive experience in the local real estate market, Arthur is focusing on offering investment solutions to international investors.
After meeting with Kevin Deisser, he was shown a new vision and introduced to Invest Islands and their activities in Lombok.
Jack Lavalette
Jack attended Swansea University, where he attained a first-class degree in Law. After graduating, he spent time within the legal department of Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong as an ISDA Documentation Negotiator, before completing his Masters in Law and obtained a distinction. As he gained first-hand exposure to financial markets recovering from the Global Financial Crisis, he gradually became more fascinated by wealth management.
Returning to Hong Kong from mainland China where he had been studying Mandarin, he led the sales team of a co-working startup and helped open in more than 22 cities across seven Asia Pacific countries. Jack lives with his wife and two children, both of whom were born in Hong Kong, and spends his time playing sports and music.