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About Vanward Global
A Specialized Advisory & Development Firm for High-Value Asset Transformation
Vanward Global operates at the intersection of law, engineering, finance, and digital systems, enabling governments, institutions, and resource owners to convert complex assets into transparent, monetizable, and globally tradable instruments.
Our Standard Multidisciplinary by design
Scientific rigor in carbon and emissions accounting
Technical depth in MRV, blockchain, and digital title frameworks
Institutional discipline in custody, compliance, and capital market integration
Dedicated advisory engagement at every stage of development
We have authored proprietary GHG methodologies, engineered large-scale thermal energy systems, designed unique digital asset architectures for real world assets, and structured market-ready commodity instruments across global jurisdictions.
Leadership
Our Team
Cross-disciplinary expertise aligned around institutional-grade execution.
Thomas Senenfelder
Partner - CEO
Mr. Senenfelder is a retired U.S. Navy veteran, a licensed Professional Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, background in Chemical Engineering, and a globally recognized authority in multidisciplinary asset transformation, financial structuring, large-scale industrial operations, and power plant development, with more than 20 years of experience across engineering, energy, digital systems and operating as an independent expert since 2014. Between 2007-2209 Mr. Senefelder co- authored and perfected the first tradable carbon credits, a hybrid financial instrument that directly linked REDD+ to a fully secured bond issue and established a mechanism for moving carbon value through banking systems. As President and CEO of Vanward Global Mr. Senenfelder designed repeatable financial architectures that convert real-world assets into digitally transferable, enforceable “Smart Titles” lodged in regulated trust banks, compliant with CFTC rules. Mr. Senenfelder has applied these techniques to high-value cultural and natural assets — including early division of ownership of high value art, real estate — and monetized energy resources with extensive work across gold, silver, copper, nickel, coal, sand and other critical materials. His industrial and energy credentials are substantial: he engineered and operated major oil & gas operations, served as engineer-in-charge for the Ravenswood power-plant construction in New York City in 2001 including new under-river pipelines, and led large-scale construction and infrastructure enterprises
Emon Afshar
Partner -COO
Emon Afshar is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in business development, commercial real estate finance, strategic asset optimization, and leadership across the financial and sustainable energy sectors. Currently serving as the COO of Vanward Global, he has a strong track record in transforming real assets and environmental commodities into institutionally recognized financial instruments. Emon brings a robust background in project financing, having orchestrated and led multiple funding initiatives that support large-scale sustainability projects. His expertise in aligning financial structures with innovative market solutions has been instrumental in driving forward-thinking initiatives at Vanward Global. Beyond transactions, Emon is a team builder who elevates cross-functional groups to think like investors while preserving technical integrity. He is committed to delivering scalable projects that generate both sustainable returns and measurable partner benefits.
Jeffrey Smith
Partner - CCO
Mr. Smith is a highly experienced securities, tax, business, M&A, regulatory compliance, digital assets, capital markets, and FinTech attorney with over 26 years of experience strengthening the legal and compliance functions of financial services companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, digital asset companies, family offices, technology companies, and investment vehicles. Mr. Smith is the Chief Compliance Office at Vanward Global and has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for many companies while also working in the Director of Enforcement’s office at the Securities and Exchange Commission while serving as Investigative Counsel for President Obama at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Mr. Smith was highly instrumental in facilitating the merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp and Trump Media & Technology Group, resulting in Trump Media becoming a publicly traded, well-resourced company. Mr. Smith also advises presidents, heads of parliament and ministers throughout Africa as part of his work in international economic development and is an expert in tax structuring and asset preservation planning.
David Stryzewski
Head of Emerging Markets
David Stryzewski is a specialist in global financial systems, capital markets, and emerging economic infrastructure, with a focus on navigating and capitalizing on structural shifts across developing and frontier markets. As Head of Emerging Markets at Vanward Global, he leads strategic initiatives to identify, structure, and deploy Vanward's services into high-growth regions and transformative asset classes. He is the founder of Sound Planning Group, a financial firm overseeing more than $1 billion in assets under management. His fiduciary approach emphasizes capital preservation and strategic growth across dynamic and evolving market conditions. Mr. Stryzewski is a recognized voice on global markets and economic policy, with media appearances on platforms including Fox Business and FinTech TV, where he provides analysis on monetary policy, capital flows, and the evolution of financial systems. He is also an active investor across sectors including financial services, banking infrastructure, media, and emerging technologies, with a focus on platforms that enhance transparency, reduce inefficiencies, and modernize capital deployment. His work is driven by the conviction that the global financial landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation toward real assets, resilient infrastructure, and disciplined capital allocation. His expertise is paramount to Vanward's mission of executing opportunities that enable institutions and investors to participate in the next generation of global economic growth.
Why Vanward
Our Advantage
- Deep project origination experience
- Mastery of UCC, custody, and enforceability frameworks
- Cross-disciplinary engineering and financial modeling
- Advanced digital MRV and blockchain provenance
- Long-term institutional relationships and placement pathways