Newly established
But already managing 10 Billion USD in Assets with the combined expertise of more then 60 years in this industry.
Beaufort Securitisation Holding LTD is a sister company of International Finance Bank LTD and part of International Finance Corporation LTD Group
Our Management Team
Carlos "Charles" A. E. J. H., Count Weyler Weylerbourg
Carlos Alejandro Ernesto Juan Henrique Count Weyler Weylerbourg Altenberg Altenbourg de Navas, Varsány y Villanueva serves as an active director and partner at International Finance Corporation Limited (IFC), which owns International Finance Bank (IFB), an offshore investment bank. Beaufort Securitisation Holding, a strategic asset management firm, operates exclusively for IFB clients.
He is currently the Senior Chief Executive Partner of Group Weylerbourg International SAS a globally distinguished Dominican investment consultancy, Count Weyler oversees diversified holdings in renewable energy, green technology, data management, defence, bio-farming, and international trade.
With over 45 years of experience in finance and banking, including 12 years across Central America, the Caribbean, and the West Indies, he has founded 11 businesses in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Haiti, and several West Indian territories. In the Middle East, his operations span Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Israel, Tunisia, and Turkey. Between 1997 and 2002, he co-founded nine European entities (six Swiss, two German, and one French) and several firms specialising in green technologies.
Since 2000, Count Weyler has been a cornerstone of the International Finance Group’s management team. His international relations expertise extends across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Commonwealth, supported by an unparalleled private and public network. A recognised leader, he attributes his success to working with skilled, like-minded professionals who share his dedication to excellence.
Count Weyler’s expertise spans commodities and forex trading, macroeconomic analysis, risk management, strategic planning, portfolio construction, and scenario optimisation. Renowned for building robust business relationships, he excels in strategic planning, business development, and financing, with a talent for identifying and commercialising new technologies for venture capitalists.
Born in Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic, in 1957, Count Weyler descends from a historically influential Central European family. Educated as a leader in finance and society, he has built a formidable international network across finance, economy, and politics.
Outside of his professional pursuits, he is a passionate equestrian, sailor, and advocate for social and humanitarian causes. His distinguished roles include Marshal General of the Brotherhood of the Gentlemen of the Imperial Russian Military and Chevalier’s Order of Saint George in France, and Prior General of the Holy Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.
A devoted father of eight and grandfather to fifteen, Count Weyler is fluent in French, Spanish, English, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Swiss German, Occitan, Yiddish, and Afrikaans, with working knowledge of Italian, Flemish, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, and various pidgins. His extensive qualifications include diplomas in financial analytics, political science, strategy, and veterinary medicine, with practical experience as an equine chiropractor.
In his leisure, he enjoys horse riding, restoring classic cars, 4x4 expeditions, shooting sports, and yachting, reflecting his dynamic and multifaceted nature.
Kurt Schaller
Kurt Schaller serves as director and a partner at International Finance Corporation. IFC holds the International Finance Bank (IFB), an offshore Investment Bank.
Kurt is an active Director and Partner
Beaufort Securitisation Holding is a company that provides strategic asset management exclusively for IFB clients.
He’s one of two partners of Flambard Capital, a globally renowned investment consulting firm with diversified holdings in renewable energy, technology, data management, and international trading.
Kurt is a silent Partner at MAGTOR Group, a Malta-incorporated enterprise that has pioneered a revolutionary, highly efficient, globally patented linear magnetic drive system.
He’s a silent partner at HG Pharma, a company holding international patents for innovative quality products on a natural base to activate human health.
With a remarkable career spanning three decades in the telecommunications sector, Kurt has held numerous executive and key management positions within multinational corporations across the globe. This vast experience has equipped him with a wealth of expertise in technology transfer, international business management, team building, corporate turnarounds, and the successful launching of start-ups in diverse regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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Kurt Schaller is a distinguished business, investment, and management consultant specialising in technology, financial services, and life sciences. He is deeply committed to addressing challenges such as energy access, poverty alleviation, and efficiency in emerging markets, focusing on businesses that tackle pressing social issues.
Renowned for building strong business relationships, Kurt excels at analysing and defining business strategies across diverse cultural contexts, orchestrating business restructuring, and providing coaching and mentoring services. His exceptional skills in structuring, negotiation, and analytical thinking further strengthen his professional acumen.
With extensive experience advising start-up and growing companies, Kurt's expertise lies in strategic planning, business development, and financing. His primary professional attributes include leadership, strategy development, and socially responsible coaching and mentoring. In addition, Kurt adeptly identifies, develops, and closes new technology commercialisation opportunities for venture capitalists.
Born in 1952, Kurt has cultivated a reliable and robust international network across all sectors of finance and economy, including politics and is a proud father of four children. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing golf and sailing, is engaged in social & humanitarian projects and holds the esteemed title of Knight in the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, wherein he serves as Prior for the Priory of Central Europe.
Dr. Dr. Michael Herzog, PhD, MD,
Dr. Dr. Michael Herzog, PhD, MD, is a distinguished authority in the investment industry, serving as the founder and chairman of the International Finance Group and its associated enterprises. With over four decades of expertise, Dr. Herzog has consistently demonstrated exceptional investment acumen, specialising in managing global equity, fixed-income, and derivatives portfolios, as well as executing sophisticated growth and value investment strategies.
Educated at some of Germany’s most esteemed institutions, including the Universities of Wuerzburg, Tuebingen, Hagen, and the Max Planck Institute in Munich, Dr. Herzog possesses a unique academic foundation in physics, medicine, and national economics. This interdisciplinary knowledge has enabled him to pioneer innovations in econophysics and financial modeling, culminating in the creation of the International Finance Group’s INVEST SYSTEMS, a cutting-edge investment platform.
Under Dr. Herzog’s stewardship, the INVEST SYSTEM achieved remarkable success, delivering an extraordinary compounded annual return of 24% after fees between September 1995 and September 2004. Since 1997, Dr. Herzog has played a pivotal role in facilitating significant investment transactions, including debt-reduction financing for sovereign entities, infrastructure project funding across Latin America, and financing satellite and telecommunications ventures.
The International Finance Group exemplifies Dr. Herzog’s forward-thinking vision in the investment industry. The group boasts a diversified portfolio, with substantial investments in high and medium-technology sectors. Its broad asset base extends across real estate, mining, oil and gas trading, and shipping, reflecting a commitment to sustainable growth and innovation.
Before establishing the International Finance Group, Dr. Herzog honed his expertise in venture capital and strategic consulting. He served as Vice President of Europe’s second-largest venture capital firm and as a senior consultant with Roland Berger and Partner, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank. In these roles, he spearheaded global industrial and strategic initiatives, further solidifying his standing as a leader in the investment industry.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Herzog actively contributes to international relations and economic development. A respected member of the European and Middle Eastern Council on Foreign Relations, he also serves as a Security Analyst. He has provided governance and thought leadership as a Director or Trustee for organisations such as the Institute of World Economic Affairs and the International Strategic Research Center.
Dr. Herzog’s philanthropic efforts are deeply intertwined with his investment philosophy. He has initiated and funded projects designed to foster economic empowerment and education in developing regions, including rural elementary schools that combat religious and ethnic extremism and educational institutions in Eastern Europe. He is currently establishing a charitable fund to support widowed women and orphaned children affected by conflict.
Dr. Herzog holds advanced degrees in physics, medicine, and national economics, reflecting his diverse intellectual pursuits. He has also served as a lecturer at the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt.
Born in Madrid, Spain, in 1955, Dr. Herzog is a multilingual leader fluent in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, with working knowledge of Russian, Mandarin, Ivrit, and Arabic. In his leisure time, he is passionate about flying and scuba diving, reflecting his adventurous spirit and commitment to excellence in all areas of life.
Dr. Michael Herzog remains a transformative figure in the investment industry, leveraging his decades of experience and multidisciplinary expertise to shape the future of global finance and investment innovation.
