Author: Joe Batchelor

Joe is a multilingual tech (hardware, software and internet) specialist with a focus on corporate strategy and global institutional distribution with investment interest across diverse industries, markets and cultures. He has a passion for education, healthcare, medical and recreational vape, blockchain and heritage brand verticals. Originally from London, Joe started as an entrepreneur in Shanghai before a 12-year banking career in Tokyo and HK with Commerzbank, ABN AMRO, RBS, Standard Chartered and Mizuho. Joe is a founding partner of Satsuma Capital Group; and founder of Astleys of London, a luxury lifestyle vape brand; and independent luxury Scotch brands Old Argyll and Wildcard.