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Visionary Leadership, Generational Stewardship

Our leadership team brings decades of experience across investments, operations, and philanthropy—uniting heritage with innovation to create sustainable prosperity.

Our Leadership Philosophy

Help One, Help Many.

At Neyius, leadership means more than decision-making, it means stewardship. We combine deep expertise in land, textiles, hospitality, media, and technology with a commitment to philanthropy and innovation. Our team actively manages diverse holdings with discipline and foresight, ensuring every action creates long-term value.

Wealth Stewardship

Preserving and growing assets across generations.

Strategic Acquistions

Deploying capital into industries that shape the future.

Global Land & Real Estate

Acquiring, restoring, and reimagining landmark properties.

Philanthropic Impact

Advancing education, health, sustainability, and community growth.
Senior Financial Analyst & Land Acquisitions Manager, Pacific West Region Leading Neyius’s expansion into the Philippines, Elias Buchanan, oversees land development and strategic acquisitions, unlocking opportunities in sustainable manufacturing and regional growth. For Neyius
Land acquired by Neyius in the Pacific Asian West Philippines, expanding manufacturing and development opportunities.
Team Highlight

Senior Financial Analyst & Land Acquisitions Manager, Pacific West Region

Leading Neyius’s expansion into the Philippines, Elias Buchanan, oversees land development and strategic acquisitions, unlocking opportunities in sustainable manufacturing and regional growth.

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Countries with active holdings
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“Learn more about how Neyius manages its holdings, drives innovation, and creates lasting impact.

Neyius actively manages holdings across textiles, hospitality, media, energy, and technology, combining disciplined stewardship with hands-on operational expertise to create long-term value and drive global impact.

Neyius preserves a legacy of stewardship and multigenerational value while pursuing forward-looking opportunities, including sustainable manufacturing, nanotechnology, and creative media ventures, ensuring each investment honors heritage and drives measurable impact.

The Courtney Jordan Foundation guides Neyius’ philanthropic initiatives, channeling resources into education, health, sustainability, and community development to ensure that prosperity is shared and creates a lasting, measurable impact across generations.

Neyius combines disciplined stewardship, active ownership, and operational expertise with innovative investments across industries. By strategically managing its holdings and aligning initiatives with the Courtney Jordan Foundation, the firm creates enduring value and fosters sustainable growth for both businesses and communities.

A family office is a private advisory organization that manages the wealth, investments, and financial affairs of a single family. It provides personalized services such as asset management, estate planning, philanthropy, and operational oversight to preserve and grow wealth across generations.

Heather Montgomery Emigh began her journey with Neyius in 2011 as a personal assistant to Courtney Jordan. Over the years, she has risen through the ranks, assuming increasing leadership responsibilities and shaping the strategic direction of the family office. In 2017, Heather was promoted to Executive Leadership.

Heather Montgomery Emigh

President and Chief Executive Officer
Mandee Woodard serves as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs at Neyius, where she helps guide the family office’s strategic growth, cultural stewardship, and global operations. Based out of the London office while residing in Como, Italy, she plays a pivotal role in advancing Neyius’ mission to balance wealth preservation with innovation, overseeing initiatives that span textiles, hospitality, energy, and philanthropy. In addition to her executive role, Mandee is Vice Chairman of the Neyius Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Courtney Jordan Foundation, where she champions international collaboration and long-term community impact. She has been deeply engaged with CJF Bangladesh and CJF Sri Lanka, where she actively supports programs focused on education, empowerment, and sustainable development.

Mandee Woodard

Executive Vice President, Business Affairs | Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
A. Henry Smythe II serves as the Executive Vice President of Operations at Neyius, where he oversees the seamless integration of strategy, execution, and operational excellence across the family office’s global portfolio. With a sharp eye for detail and a steady hand in navigating complexity, Smythe ensures that Neyius’ diverse holdings — spanning textiles, energy, media, and hospitality — operate with discipline, resilience, and long-term vision.

A. Henry Smythe II

Executive Vice President of Operations
Neyius Executive Vice President of Legal Strategy and Governance Sebastian Eyrich

Sebastian Eyrich

Executive Vice President of Legal Strategy and Governance
A. Blaine Vanovich, Neyius Executive Vice President of Finance and Portfolio Management

A. Blaine Vanovich

Executive Vice President of Finance and Portfolio Management
Mackenzie Robinson, PhD Executive Vice President Philanthropy and Corporate Citizenship

Mackenzie Robinson, PhD

Executive Vice President Philanthropy and Corporate Citizenship
Neyius Harper Moore, J.D., M.B.A. Managing Director & Head of Asia-Pacific

Harper Moore, J.D., M.B.A.

Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific
Neyius Yusef “Sef” Agbaria Head of Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Yusef “Sef” Agbaria

Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies
neyius Evelyn Mcphearson Chief Reputation and Brand Officer

Evelyn Mcphearson

Chief Reputation and Brand Officer
Neyius Jeremy Sloan Global Head of Data Intelligence and Portfolio Optimization

Jeremy Sloan

Global Head of Data Intelligence and Portfolio Optimization
Neyius Steffan Burnett Head of Oceania and Global Strategic Affairs

Steffan Burnett

Head of Oceania and Global Strategic Affairs
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