DEAN LYNCH – CEO
In 2003, Dean founded and became CEO/Chairman of Equity Alliance International, a full service investor relations firm. The firm has achieved outstanding success in the execution of marketing strategies aimed at creating investor awareness for publicly traded companies in the U.S. and Germany. He has extensive experience in Venture Capital, Investor Relations (IR), Business Development and Marketing, and specializes in the development of emerging growth companies and investor awareness. Established as a knowledgeable and well-versed industry professional, he has been immersed in the Investor Relations industry since 1999. In 2012 he formed EA Venture Capital and the team toward new innovations by offering strategic advice and investment options to exciting young companies. With a focus on connecting sustainable, healthy products to the markets that demand them, Dean leverages his impressive expertise to plan and execute growth strategies, market and structure companies, develop streamlined, efficient business processes, and establish legal frameworks. Today, Equity Alliance both funds companies and raises growth capital from third party investors.

LOHINI PILLAY– Director
Lohini is a business strategist with a strong legal/business background and a passion for entrepreneurship. With a wealth of experience across various industries, especially construction, and as a current MBA scholar, Lohini is fast establishing herself amongst a global network of inspiring business leaders. As an ambassador for several brands, Lohini strives to empower and uplift others, and toward this end, is an active member of organizations such as the Business Women’s Association of SA, Lionesses of Africa, and Turning Point Global, amongst many others. She served as Treasurer at Eastern Cape regional level for both the ANC and the South African Tamil Federation’s Economic Forum, and National Treasurer for The Future Is Bright NPO, We Are One NPO and Tamil Business Warriors NPC. Empowerment has always been very important to Lohini; she has mentored and uplifted many entrepreneurs and students in her personal and professional capacity, as well as in her capacity as a Mentor of the Business Women’s Association of SA, Black Management Forum, Tamil Business Warriors and The Future Is Bright.

BARRY COCKS – Director
Barry Cocks, brings with him years of business experience, both within the region and throughout Asia and Africa. Whilst sitting on the board of a number of companies with diverse offerings, Barry developed strong and tested expertise in the Retail Marketing and Manufacturing sectors. He has since produced and supplied an impressive portfolio of global clients. It was through this business that he also expanded his knowledge of imports and exports. If asked, though, Barry will tell you that he’s still just a salesman at heart.

LEVITICUS BENTLEY – Director
Leviticus encapsulates the core values of honesty, respect and integrity, and possesses a pure humanitarian flare with a drive to make the world a better place. This is what led him to take ownership of Natures Way Supplements in 2015. During his years as Managing Director at Natures Way Supplements, Leviticus’ operational and innovative mindset gave rise to Vita Go Beverages in 2017, which harnessed an ingenious cap technology to provide the two most vital elements (hydration and nutrition) to any living being. The creation of Vita Go Beverages drove him to expand his expertise even further into the injection moulding and packing industry, earning him extensive and valuable knowledge in thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. His goals and values have contributed to the formation of an incomparable, unsurpassable product incorporating eco-friendly packaging with innovation and health.

DANIEL LYNCH – Business Development
Daniel’s professional experience lies in sales, marketing and customer service. He first developed these skills at Equity Alliance, when he joined the team as a Marketing Assistant in 2011. Shortly after, Daniel joined Stream Drinks to strengthen his digital marketing expertise, and was promoted two years later. As Account Manager, he gained years of valuable experience in sales, marketing and customer service within a high growth startup environment. Today, Daniel leads the business development function at Equity Alliance, and is an excellent ambassador for the company.