Evan Graj
About Evan Graj
Evan M. Graj is an independent director of Aifeex Nexus Acquisition Corporation (AIFE) since December 2024, with deep operating and strategic experience in e-commerce and technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from MIT and a master’s in Chemical Physics from Columbia University . His background spans senior roles at Amazon, UberEats, Lazada, NTUC Enterprise, and DFI Retail Group, and he founded multiple startups including Fusion AI (CEO since September 2023) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion AI Inc. | Chief Executive Officer (Founder) | Sep 2023–present | AI-powered marketing; founder-CEO |
| DFI Retail Group (LSE: DFIB) | Chief Strategy Officer | Jul 2022–Aug 2023 | Strategy leadership across large Asian retail footprint |
| NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd. | EVP | Jan 2020–Apr 2022 | Group-level executive for social enterprise platform |
| Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) | Australia Country Manager, Amazon Prime | Sep 2018–Nov 2019 | Scaled Prime membership in AU |
| Lazada Group | EVP & Regional Head, Express | Feb 2017–May 2018 | Led logistics/Express for SEA e-commerce |
| Uber (NYSE: UBER) | General Manager, UberEats Singapore | Jul 2016–Feb 2017 | Launched/expanded food delivery ops |
| Apricot Delivery (Thailand) | Founder & CEO | 2021–2022 | E-commerce delivery startup |
| Dine In (London) | Founder & CEO | 2010–2015 | Restaurant delivery startup |
| Bear Stearns; Newedge; Knight Capital | Algorithmic trading leadership | ~2000s (late 1990s–~2010) | Led algo trading teams |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChampionsGate Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: CHPG) | Chief Financial Officer and Director | 2025 | Serves as CFO/Director; signed multiple 8-Ks |
| Aifeex Nexus Acquisition Corp. (AIFE) | Director | Dec 2024–present | Independent director; committee roles below |
Board Governance
- Committee memberships and chair roles:
- Audit Committee: Member and Chair (SPHA FY2024 pre-name change); committee comprised of Evan Graj (Chair), Stephen Markscheid, and Wee Peng Siong; all independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules .
- Independence status: Determined independent under Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules (Audit Committee) .
- Years of service on AIFE board: Director since December 2024 .
- Attendance and engagement: Not disclosed in available filings.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash remuneration (pre-business combination) | $0 | Company charter prohibits cash pay to directors prior to consummation of a business combination |
| Committee chair/member fees | Not disclosed | No specific director fee schedule disclosed |
| Meeting fees | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Performance Compensation
| Metric/Instrument | Grant Date | Quantity/Terms | Vesting/Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | — | No RSUs/PSUs/options disclosed in proxy or charter |
The Articles provide for Audit and Compensation Committees and require independent composition, but do not disclose director equity award programs or performance metrics .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee Positions | Potential Interlock/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChampionsGate Acquisition Corp. (CHPG) | CFO & Director | Not disclosed | Overlapping SPAC roles may create potential sourcing conflicts if targeting similar sectors; no related-party transactions disclosed |
| Aifeex Nexus Acquisition Corp. (AIFE) | Director | Audit Committee Chair | Independent director |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Education: MIT (B.S. Chemistry), Columbia University (M.S. Chemical Physics) .
- Technical/industry expertise: E-commerce operations, logistics, AI-driven marketing (Fusion AI founder/CEO), strategy leadership at blue-chip retailers .
- Board qualifications: Financial sophistication (Audit Committee chair; audit committee financial expert designation for both Mr. Graj and Mr. Markscheid within SPHA 10-K context) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Outstanding | Basis/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan M. Graj | 20,000 | 0.18% | As of record date; % assumes 11,025,500 ordinary shares outstanding (8,869,250 Class A; 2,156,250 Class B) |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths:
- Independent director with substantive operating and technology experience; chairs Audit Committee with established independence, enhancing board oversight quality .
- Cash-less director compensation prior to business combination reduces pay-related conflicts; equity ownership indicates alignment (20,000 shares) .
- Watch items / RED FLAGS:
- Multiple concurrent SPAC roles (AIFE director; CHPG CFO/Director) could create potential conflicts in deal sourcing or diligence if mandates overlap; no related-party transactions disclosed, but monitoring is warranted .
- Attendance rates, director stock ownership guidelines, and any hedging/pledging policies not disclosed; absence of these disclosures limits assessment of engagement and alignment .
- Overall: Governance profile benefits from independence and audit leadership; continued transparency on committee attendance, ownership policies, and any cross-SPAC interactions would strengthen investor confidence .