Ed Sappin is the CEO of Sappin Global Strategies (SGS). Over the years he has worked for and with start-ups, growth-stage enterprises, VC and PE groups, and Fortune 50 corporations. Ed has played a key part in over 50 investments, projects, and transactions in the US, Asia, and other global markets.
Ed Sappin focuses on the development of technology and energy and companies targeting global markets. He has held senior executive and investment roles working with companies and projects in excess of $5 billion. Ed is a prolific writer and CNBC, the Washington Post, Wired, and Roll Call, amongst others, have featured his pieces on business strategy, innovation, foreign affairs, and philanthropy.
While Ed dedicates most of his time to family and work, he is passionate about community and philanthropic interests. Ed is an active member of SAIS and Wharton alumni groups. He was previously involved with the Aspen Institute, where he was a member of the Society of Fellows Vanguard Chapter. He was also affiliated with the Rubin Museum as part of their Visionary Circle.
Ed Sappin received his Master of Arts in International Studies from the Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC, authoring numerous research papers on strategy, China policy and financial markets. He also attended the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Economics.