About Multipolitan

Our goal is to redefine global mobility, making the world more accessible for all.

Why we started

A world without borders

Multipolitan was born from the idea that modern life shouldn’t be limited by geography. As global citizens ourselves, we understand the desire to explore new opportunities and secure a future beyond borders. Our mission is to make the process of global mobility seamless, accessible and empowering for everyone.

More than just relocation

We recognized that global mobility is about more than moving from one country to another. It’s about building a life, growing a business and securing a future in a world that’s constantly evolving. That’s why we created a platform that not only simplifies the logistics of relocation but also provides the strategic support needed to make the most of global opportunities.

Navigating a changing world

In a world of constant change - political shifts, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements - there is a growing need for flexibility and security. We started Multipolitan to help individuals and families embrace this change, providing the tools they need to thrive globally and adapt to whatever comes next.

Core values

Empowering Progress

We simplify global mobility, enabling people to thrive and navigate new environments with ease.

Trusted Expertise

With decades of experience, we provide trusted guidance and support, ensuring every move is seamless and well-informed.

Opportunity Without Borders

We believe that everyone deserves the freedom to live, work and build a life wherever they choose.

Our Team

Nirbhay Handa
Nirbhay Handa
CEO & Co-Founder

Nirbhay is widely regarded as leading global voice on cross border living. Before founding Multipolitan, he led growth across 40 offices at Henley & Partners as Group Head of Business Development and Asia Head of Private Clients.

Lee Smith
Lee Smith
Co-Founder

Lee co-founded Paidy, a unicorn payment network backed by Goldman Sachs and Amazon, later acquired by PayPal for $2.7 billion. He’s now helping productise global mobility at Multipolitan with the same tech-driven mindset.

Lee Vidor
Lee Vidor
Chief Technology Officer

Lee is a product-led technologist with 15 years experience, he was a founding member of Wavecell, acquired by 8×8 Inc. in 2019. He focuses on building innovative solutions to solve real world problems.

Kevin King
Kevin King
Chief Creative Officer

Kevin is the Chief Creative Officer at Multipolitan. He has contributed creatively to iconic brands such as Universal Music, Squarespace, and Sonos. Kevin’s leadership drives innovation and brand excellence.

Sandeep Jain
Sandeep Jain
Managing Director, Client Advisory

Sandeep is the Managing Director, Client Advisory for Multipolitan. He formerly served as the Global South Asia Leader at Henley & Partners. In addition, Sandeep brings valuable experience from Accenture and his successful exit from a climate tech startup backed by the Asian Development Bank.

Nicholas Michael
Nicholas Michael
Managing Director, Operations

Nicholas is the Managing Director, Operations, leading Global Growth at Multipolitan. With a decade of experience advising private clients at UBS, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, he brings deep cross-border insight. Now based in the UAE, Nicholas focuses on scaling Multipolitan’s presence across both emerging and mature markets.

Chee Okebalama
Chee Okebalama
Managing Director, Client Advisory

Chee is the Managing Director, Client Advisory for Multipolitan, with a background in private client advisory and leadership at Henley & Partners. An engineer by training, she began her career as a systems engineer before transitioning to wealth advisory. Outside work, she is also an acclaimed gospel singer.

Niwas Nallasamy
Niwas Nallasamy
Director, Client Advisory

Niwas Nallasamy is the Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. He brings over 12 years of high-touch business development experience within banking and executive search industry. A graduate of Oxford Brookes University, Niwas is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Ayush Agarwal
Ayush Agarwal
Director, Client Advisory

Ayush is the Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. Formerly with Henley & Partners, he advised HNWIs on residency planning. After obtaining his MBA in International Business, Ayush has worked in organisations such as Shell and Infosys and brings over a decade of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Strategy, and Sales.

Paul David Arde-Acquah
Paul David Arde-Acquah
Director, Client Advisory

Paul is the Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. He brings a decade of high-impact business development experience across multiple industries, with prior experience as a Consultant to the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and at Henley & Partners. Paul also holds an MBA and an MA in Public Relations. Paul spend his time between Ghana & UAE.

Himani Negi
Himani Negi
Associate Director, Client Advisory

Himani is an Associate Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. She formerly worked in client-facing roles at a multi-family office and Henley & Partners. Himani collaborates closely with private banks and law firms in Singapore, delivering global mobility solutions for high-net-worth clients across South Asia.

Pranav Muzumdar
Pranav Muzumdar
Associate Director, Client Advisory

Pranav is an Associate Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan, advising clients on immigration and residence planning. A graduate of York St. John University, Pranav brings over six years of business development experience with organizations like GLG and Michael Page.

Andrea Cheng
Andrea Cheng
Associate Director, Client Advisory

Andrea is an Associate Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan, delivering global mobility solutions to clients from Greater China. She previously worked in management consulting and MedTech at Deloitte, Adaptovate, and Medtronic. She holds an MBA from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and is passionate about tennis and watercolour.

Cynthia Ekere
Cynthia Ekere
Associate Director, Client Advisory

Cynthia is an Associate Director, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. Cynthia formerly worked at Haus & Haus and Henley & Partners. Cynthia specializes in residence planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals across the UAE and Africa.

Abhya Deshta
Abhya Deshta
Manager, Client Advisory

Abhya is the Manager, Client Advisory at Multipolitan. With over three years of experience in international counseling and client advisory at IDP, she is passionate about helping clients navigate global opportunities through residence planning. Through her people-centric approach, Abhya provides clear, confident guidance tailored to each client's unique goals and needs.

Earnest Emmanuel
Earnest Emmanuel
Associate Director, Strategic Projects

Earnest is the Associate Director for Strategic Projects at Multipolitan. He manages special projects and looks after operational and general administrative responsibilities. He previously spent over a decade at Microsoft working in various administrative and operational roles and holds an executive MBA from West Coast University.

Xin Yun Tan
Xin Yun Tan
Manager, Compliance & Ops

Xin Yun is the Manager for Compliance & Ops at Multipolitan. She supports operations & compliance, drawing on experience from Henley & Partners and a multi-family office to streamline strategic goals.

Khawla Elbakri
Khawla Elbakri
Manager, Client Success

Khawla is the Manager for Client Success at Multipolitan. She previously worked as a Legal Associate at a MENA based law firm. Khawla specialises in processing client documentation, working closely with law firms and government entities to ensure operational integrity.

Sherry Rahim
Sherry Rahim
Manager, Client Success

Sherry is the Manager for Client Success at Multipolitan. She brings eight years of experience in business management and immigration services, previously supporting corporate compliance and MOM work pass applications at Osome, and handling PR and citizenship processes at Singapore Immigration Specialist.

Sophiya Rozaili
Sophiya Rozaili
Marketing Manager

Sophiya is the Marketing Manager at Multipolitan. She brings four years of brand and digital marketing experience from Estée Lauder Companies, where she led e-commerce and retail marketing across some of the world's most iconic beauty names. She also co-founded her own artisanal brand, bringing an entrepreneurial edge to everything she does.

Meylis Ovezov
Meylis Ovezov
Full Stack Developer

Meylis is a Full Stack Developer at Multipolitan with 5 years of expertise in the MERN stack, Next.js, Fastify.js, and API design (GraphQL and REST). Skilled in Docker, DevOps, and OOP, Meylis delivers high-quality, scalable web and mobile solutions with precision and innovation.

Thiran Hettiarachchi
Thiran Hettiarachchi
Full Stack Mobile Developer

Thiran is a Mobile Developer with over 4 years of experience in full-stack and cross-platform development, specializing in React Native, Next.js, and NestJS. Skilled in TypeScript, GraphQL, cloud platforms, and DevOps workflows, Thiran delivers scalable, high-quality mobile and web solutions with a strong focus on performance and reliability.

Chelsey Chan
Chelsey Chan
Finance Specialist

Chelsey is the Finance Specialist at Multipolitan. She has experience building finance functions across venture-backed startups and multi-entity organizations, specializing in budgeting, reporting, cost control, and strengthening financial visibility across global teams.

Jereme Wong
Jereme Wong
Corporate Services Specialist

Jereme is our Corporate Services Specialist with over 10 years of experience advising on Singapore immigration and business setup. He specializes in company incorporation, work passes, and Permanent Residence applications for entrepreneurs, executives, and investors.

Chris Clayton
Chris Clayton
Systems Engineer

Chris brings over a decade of IT experience across support, database management and development. With a strong passion for crypto and new technologies, Chris helps drive innovation forward and advance technical engineering at Multipolitan.

Elisha Aswani
Elisha Aswani
Product Manager

Elisha is a Product and Growth Manager focused on disrupting traditional finance. With 5 years in decentralized products and 10+ years in growth strategies, Elisha drove web3 adoption at Binance and Trust Wallet.

Oliver Brooks
Oliver Brooks
Graphic Designer

Oliver is a multi-award-winning designer specialising in brand identity and visual strategy. With a background at Pentagram, he has collaborated with clients such as Google, Roland, and Rolling Loud. Known for his clarity of vision and ability to build brands with lasting resonance.

Gabrielle Reid
Gabrielle Reid
Head of Insights

Gabrielle is the Head of Insights at Multipolitan, with over a decade of experience in global political and security analysis. She previously led strategic intelligence projects at S-RM. Gabrielle holds degrees in politics, psychology, and international relations, with a focus on East African terrorism, and a certificate in ESG investing.

Priyale Prasad
Priyale Prasad
Legal Advisor

Priyale is a Legal Advisor at Multipolitan and a Senior IP and Technology Lawyer with broad experience across industries and countries. She holds a law degree from Bangalore University and an MBA from Victoria University, Melbourne.

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