Our experts are some of the most experienced investment migration professionals in the market. Clients from over 160 countries worldwide have proceeded with their residency and citizenship investment applications through La Vida. Our clients come from every corner of the globe, across six continents and our team has dealt with over 100,000 individual enquires. Please take a moment to meet our team and review our client testimonials.
Paul is our Chief Executive Officer and founder and proudly formed La Vida in 2002. With more than 30 years’ expertise as a Chartered Accountant, Paul has worked with many global companies such as PWC and Deloitte. Paul is an Advisory Board Member for the Investment Migration Council, the worldwide association for investor immigration and citizenship-by-investment.
Edwina has served as one of our Senior Client Advisors with La Vida since 2007, bringing over 18 years of industry experience. An expert in Residency and Citizenship by Investment (RCBI), she specialises in advising clients on global mobility. With expertise in property and fund-based investment migration programs, Edwina provides guidance on solutions across Europe, the Caribbean, USA, and Canada. She is a certified member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC).
Daniel, our Chief Operations Officer, spearheads new citizenship programs, oversees sales, and manages legal and government relationships. An investment migration expert, he holds a BA in Business and English, an Investment Management qualification from the University of Geneva, and a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy from UNITAR. Fluent in Mandarin, Daniel lived and worked in Shanghai for five years.
Elizabeth (aka Lizzie), La Vida’s Marketing Manager since 2013, is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s unique marketing strategy and enhancing brand awareness. Initially a Client Consultant, she gained profound knowledge of Investor Visa offerings and global real estate. Lizzie oversees website content, marketing materials, international events, and collaborates with global partners and developers. She is a member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC).
Jude is the Head of Client Relationships for La Vida and plays an integral part in processing residency and citizenship applications. Jude is responsible for the company’s pre-application due diligence checks and ensuring the smooth processing of each application. Graduating with a degree in law she has a vast knowledge of the procedures involved with residency and citizenship investment. Jude is a key point of contact with our legal representatives particularly in the Caribbean and Europe.
Paul, a Senior Consultant, specializes in European & Caribbean RCBI programmes. Having joined La Vida in 2018 Paul has over 7 years experience advising clients. Formerly a Portfolio Manager at UBS and EFG, he later served as an Investment Director in real estate. With a finance and real estate background, coupled with entrepreneurial drive, Paul has a successful transaction track record. He holds a BA in Business Studies & an MSc in Investment Management from Cass Business School and speaks fluent Greek.
After graduating the University of Exeter with a BSc Honors Degree in Biological Sciences, Rebecca relocated to Sydney for a year before joining La Vida in 2020. With over 5 years experience at La Vida, Rebecca has extensive knowledge of the Caribbean and European RCBI programmes and offers a strong understanding of the different needs and requirements of clients from around the world. Rebecca is one of our Senior Client Advisors.
Sai is La Vida’s Financial Controller and has over seven years of experience in Finance. Sai holds an Accounting and Finance degree from The University of Kent and later trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a top UK accounting firm.
Jessica graduated with a degree in Spanish and International Business and originally joined La Vida to assist with our online marketing and client support matters prior to becoming a Senior Sale Consultant in 2015. Jessica has travelled extensively internationally and is fluent in Spanish as a second language. With over 10 years experience, Jessica has excellent knowledge of the golden visa programmes and specialises in the Caribbean and European options.
Richard has over 10 years of experience in various sectors including offshore investment, investment migration and financial services. Originally from South Africa, Richard graduated from The University of Pretoria with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business and Marketing. Joining La Vida in 2021 Richard has over 4 years experience as a Senior Client Advisor.
Chelita oversees the end-to-end management of citizenship and residency by investment applications, ensuring an efficient, discreet, and seamless experience for high-net-worth clients. With a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Nottingham Trent University, she combines legal acumen with deep industry knowledge to navigate complex global programmes. Fluent in English and Punjabi, Chelita delivers tailored support with cultural sensitivity and the utmost professionalism.
After graduating from Swansea University with a BSc in Economics, Lukas spent 17 months working at an International Wealth Management Platform prior to joining La Vida in early 2022. Lukas spent 3 years with the Client Relations team working on client citizenship applications before moving to an advisory role in 2025. Lukas has an in depth knowledge of the process for golden visa and citizenship investment programmes.
Lavanya plays a vital role as an active member of our Client Relationships team, where her responsibilities include providing comprehensive support to our investors throughout the entire application process. Having initially earned her degree in International Law from the University of Birmingham, Lavanya has subsequently achieved a Masters Degree in Geopolitics, Resources, and Territory at the esteemed Kings College, London.
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