Board of Directors
Samer “Sam” Tawfik Chairman of the Board
Samer “Sam” Tawfik is the founder of LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. and has served as our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors since January 2018. Prior to the founding of LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc., Mr. Tawfik was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telco Group, Inc. which was acquired by Leucadia National Corp. in 2007 with a valuation of $160,000,000. Mr. Tawfik also founded and was Chief Executive Officer of PT-1 Communications, Inc. which was acquired by Star Telecommunications Inc. in 1998 with a valuation of $590,000,000. From February 1999 through March 2000, Mr. Tawfik served as a Director of Star Telecommunications, Inc. Mr. Tawfik has extensive experience in technology, finance, banking and statistical science. Awards given to Mr. Tawfik and his prior companies include, Top 10 technology & communications CEO in the U.S., number 1 on Inc. 500’s fastest growing company list in the U.S. for two consecutive years, largest pre-paid Telecom company in the world, Consumer Reports’ best new product of the year, JPM / KPMG Top 25 private employers, number 1 fastest growing in N.Y., 10th largest private company in N.Y., 4th largest international and 8th largest long-distance telecom company in the U.S. behind AT&T, and many more.
William “Billy” Cohen Member
William “Billy” Cohen has served as a member of our Board of Directors and the Lead Independent Director since March 2018 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. He is currently the Vice Chairman at Newmark Knight Frank, a global commercial real estate advisory firm. Mr. Cohen has over 38 years’ of experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, conflict management, negotiation, fund raising, tenant representation, owner representation, leasing advisory services, property and asset management, and corporate advisory services. Mr. Cohen holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Miami.
Svetlana LimburgerMember
Svetlana Limburger has served as a member of our Board of Directors and Audit Committee since September 2021. Mrs. Limburger has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. She is a resourceful, knowledgeable finance expert who leads companies through challenging roadblocks to profitable growth. She is skilled and has progressive experience in the area(s) of GAAP and STAAT, as well as financial analysis, management reporting, business systems intelligence applications and financial planning. Mrs. Limburger is currently a Senior Financial Systems Analyst of Wilton Reassurance Company, Inc., a private company. Mrs. Limburger had also served as a Senior Financial Analyst of ACE TempestRe, LLC, a private company, from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, Mrs. Limburger was a Senior Financial Analyst of XL America, Inc. based in Connecticut. Mrs. Limburger received a Master’s of Business Administration from Sacred Heart University of Fairfield, Connecticut and a Bachelor’s degree from Minsk State Linguistics University in Minsk, Belarus.
Elias NaderMember
Elias Nader has served as a member of our Board of Directors and Audit Committee since May 2019. Mr. Nader has over 25 years of experience in Finance and Accounting. He is a versatile, high-energy finance executive who leads companies through change and challenge to profitable growth. He is skilled in negotiating partnerships and alliances with a keen ability to forecast industry trends and capture opportunities as well as experienced in transforming and growing technology start-ups to global businesses. Prior to joining LMP’s Board, Mr. Nader was the interim President and CEO of Sigma Designs, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed Company, as well as its Chief Financial Officer. He has also served as a Board Member of the company from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Nader also serves as an Advisory Board Member of Bottles Waiting, a private company, and served as an Audit Committee Member of the Board of Directors of YuMe, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Nader was the Chief Financial Officer for Imperial Holding, based in Europe and the Middle East, and held numerous senior executive roles in a number of Fortune 500 public companies. Mr. Nader is a graduate of San Jose State University.