Kalman Chaim Sporn, American lobbyist, banker,Trustee American Foundation Imperial War Museums 2024, Advisor Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Turkey 2023, Advisor Catholic Herald Ltd New York 2023, Advisor Istithmar Dubai 2006, Honors Sanz Medical Center Laniado Hospital 2001, Republican Candidate New York State Assembly 69th District 2002, Government Relation HIAS Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society 1993, Audience Pope John Paul II Vatican 1993
Background
Sporn, Kalman Chaim born on May 17, 1971 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States is the Son of Rabbi Joseph Yochanan Sporn, a Holocaust survivor from Brasov, Romania and Esther Perl Sporn whose family were founding members of the Chassidic 'Kloiz' in Kisvarda, Hungary. Kalman is a trustee for the Heritage Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in Europe.
Kalman advised Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and his think tank Geopolitical Information Services in 2014. Since 2007 Mr Sporn has also advised members of the UK House of Lords on faith driven philanthropic initiatives. Mr Sporn has served as Vice Chair of the Louisiana based Republican Leadership Conference and is a member of the Finance Committee of the NY State Repulican Party.
Education
Student, Yeshiva University, New York and Israel, 1989—1992. Bachelor, City University of New York, 1994.
Career
Associate director of government relations HIAS - Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, New York City, 1993—1994. Liaison to Congressman Charles Schumer, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1993—1994. Assistant Managing Diirector Helmsley -Spear Ltd., New York City, 1994—1996. Private Banker Investec Bank (United Kingdom) Ltd., London, 1996—1998. Financial Advisor Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Oppenheimer, New York City, 1999—2000. Vice President, Corporate Finance Global Supply Net.com, 2000—2003. Consultant Crescent Capital Partners, Amman, Jordan, 2000—2001. London International Bank, Family Office Badri Patarkatsishvili of Georgia, Head of Alternative Investments 2003-05. Galadari Investment Office, Dubai, Advisor to Chairman Rashid Galadari, 2005 - Present.
Membership
Republican party candidate New York State Assembly 69th District, New York City, 2002—2002. Meeting with Pope John Paul II, International Council of Christians and Jews, Vatican City, 1993—1993.
