Orcinus Capital ("Orcinus") takes its name from the genus of the species Orcinus Orca, also commonly known as the "Killer Whale". The legendary Orca is recognizable by its black-and-white patterned body and can be found in all of the world's oceans. While it is respected as and understood to be a fearsome and highly intelligent apex predator, Orca pods also boast a highly sophisticated social structure which they use to their advantage in activities such as hunting and solving complex situations. The Orca is also common in myths and legends across many indigenous cultures around the world where it is featured in art, history, spirituality, and religion, taking on the role of ocean gods, spirits, and harbingers of good fortune.
The Latin name Orcinus translates as "belonging to Orcus". Orcus was a Roman god of the netherworld, and this genus name is likely a reference to the hunting prowess of the killer whale. However, in Latin and Greek mythology the netherworld or underground is also related to wealth, minerals, and the bounty that comes from within the Earth. Furthermore, the netherworld did not always necessarily have nefarious associations and Orcus was also known as an enforcer of promises and oaths. The founders of Orcinus Capital believed these aspects to be rather appropriate given the wide network of partnerships they have cultivated over their careers and their extensive experience and involvement with mining, natural resource, conservation, and environmental projects.
Albert C. Yuen, CFA is the Managing Director and Founder of Orcinus Capital. Prior to founding Orcinus, Mr. Yuen served as the Managing Partner of Kariba Capital, a New York-based Investment Bank. Before Kariba, as a Portfolio Manager and member of the Investment Committee at LR Global, Mr. Yuen was instrumental in launching, managing, and structuring the firm's Frontier Market Equity investment vehicles. Additionally, prior to joining LR Global, Albert was a Portfolio Manager and Senior Equity Analyst with Rockefeller & Co.'s Global Equity Team where he held responsibility, at various times, for the firm's holdings in Financial Services, Healthcare/Biotech, and Small Capitalization U.S. Equities. Mr. Yuen has also held positions with Liberty Square Asset Management and Smith Barney during his career.
Albert has a broad range of experience with companies involved in the Resources, Energy, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Financial Services Sectors. He is also extremely passionate about developing markets, entrepreneurship, emerging industries, and social impact.
Mr. Yuen graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, cum laude, with a degree in Finance and Accounting with additional coursework in Engineering and Economics. He has spent extensive time abroad in Africa, Europe, South America, and Asia and has a command of several languages and deep knowledge of cross-border and transnational business practices.
He is a CFA Charterholder and has been an active member of the CFA Society New York (formerly named the New York Society of Security Analysts) and has served on the Chapter's Board Nominating Committee and as Co-Vice Chair of the Institutional Asset Management Committee. He has also acted as a speaker and organizer for several events and panels on behalf of the CFA Society. Mr. Yuen holds FINRA Series 7, 79, and 63.