Cosmos Family Office is a privately-owned, globally focused investment company.
Our logo is based on a sculpture by John Robinson, called Creation. The Square is the Chinese symbol of Earth. For the Zoroastrians the Square symbolised the Earth as Four Winds, the Zoroastrian symbol of Creation. The Circle within the inner Square is the symbol of Heaven. It symbolises our focus on partnering with creative enterprises that champion innovation to create a better tomorrow.
Cosmos invests in multiple asset classes, from early-stage venture to listed securities, through funds and also directly with great management teams. We focus on our areas of our expertise and invest in businesses that are creating value through innovative technologies. We are supportive, long-term partners for world-class management teams with passion, creativity, and a consistent focus on durable growth.
MeiLi Hefner, Co-Chairman
MeiLi, wife to Robert, was born in Singapore and has travelled and lived around the world for much of her life. Her professional career in hotel management saw her manage some of the world’s most prestigious five-star international hotels. She has also founded and run a successful marketing and public relations business.
Jody Symons, CIO and CFO
Jody sits on the Investment Committee and brings extensive international experience in finance and investment transactions. He has lived and worked in Europe, Asia and America in a career spanning advisory, banking, hedge funds and family offices. Prior to joining Cosmos, he held senior positions at two large single family offices with Unifund in Geneva, Switzerland and Clermont Group, Singapore. Jody is a Chartered Accountant and holds a First-Class degree in Banking and Finance from Cardiff University.
Wade Kovash, Director, Managing Director & General Counsel
Wade has extensive experience in multi-asset investing and in mergers & acquisitions, with special expertise in the Energy sector. He sists on the Investment Committee and holds a B.S. degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma, a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law and an M.B.A. from Oxford University Said Business School. Prior to joining GHK in 2011 Wade was with EOG Resources, Inc.
Steve Lilly, Principal Trader
Steve began his career as a bond trader at the Chicago Board of Trade. He then focused upon energy commodities for the next 30 years working with Costal Corporation, Shell Energy Trading and Bank of Oklahoma. Steve has previously held positions on the New York Mercantile Exchange in natural gas options and arbitration committees and is currently on the advisory board of the Michael F. Price College of Business of The University of Oklahoma and participates in the William M. Majors Energy Mentors Program. Steve graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Business Administration, emphasis in Finance.
Nick has over 10 years’ experience in investment management and has been an instrumental part of the Cosmos team since 2022. He is a CFA Charterholder and has a Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment. Nick previously held analyst and advisory positions at Liontrust (listed FTSE 250 asset manager) and Forsyth Barr (NZ’s largest private wealth company).
Nick is originally from New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Economics from Victoria University.
William de Laszlo, Independent Advisor
Will is an independent Investment Committee member and strategic advisor to the family office. He is Co-Founder and Joint Managing Partner at Agathos, a UK private equity firm investing in UK-based SMEs. Will is a veteran private equity investor and serial entrepreneur, who began his finance career with J.P. Morgan after serving in the British Army. He has an MBA with distinction from Oxford University’s Said Business school and is passionate about working with and backing great people, hence why he joined the Cosmos team.