Don International LLC

Shaping Global Markets

Don International LLC is a top-tier global investment advisory firm — trusted by sovereign wealth funds, institutional allocators, and ultra-high-net-worth family offices to identify, structure, and execute the world's most compelling opportunities.

"We don't follow markets. We shape them."
$2B+
Assets Under Advisory
40+
Global Markets
20+
Years of Excellence
150+
Portfolio Companies
About Us

A Premier Advisory Firm Shaping Global Markets

Don International LLC is a premier global investment advisory firm built on a singular conviction: that the world's most transformational opportunities are found at the intersection of deep expertise, sovereign-level access, and the courage to act decisively. From our base in Southampton, New York — with a presence spanning New York, London, Dubai, and Singapore — we operate as a truly borderless firm.

Our mandate is not simply to generate returns. It is to position our clients at the apex of global capital markets — ahead of the trends, ahead of the competition, and ahead of the curve. That is the Don International standard.

Our Expertise

Industries We Serve

Don International operates across the sectors that define and drive the global economy — bringing institutional depth, sovereign-level relationships, and cross-market intelligence to every mandate we accept.

Finance & Banking
Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Real Estate & Development
Entertainment & Media
Energy & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Defense & Aerospace
Consumer & Retail
Sovereign Wealth & Family Offices
Private Credit & Structured Finance
Luxury & Premium Brands
Emerging Markets & Frontier Economies
Our People

Principals of the Firm

Don International LLC is led by a team of principals whose careers span the world's foremost investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional asset managers. Their collective expertise — across alternative assets, global real estate, and transformative technology — defines the firm's edge.

Donovan Johnson

President & Chief Executive Officer

Founder and chief executive of Don International LLC. A visionary capital markets strategist with deep expertise in sovereign wealth advisory, institutional investment, and cross-border transaction structuring across six continents. Educated at the Wharton School and NYU Stern.

Vivienne Ashford-Sterling

Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer

A commanding force in global alternative assets with 20 years of institutional investment leadership. Previously Senior Partner at a top-tier sovereign wealth advisory firm, overseeing multi-billion dollar portfolios across emerging and developed markets. London Business School and Oxford.

Maximilian Crane-Whitfield

Managing Director, Head of Real Estate

Eighteen years at the forefront of luxury commercial and residential development. Has structured over $3.2 billion in landmark transactions across New York, London, Dubai, and Singapore — including advisory mandates for royal family offices and UHNW private investors. UCL.

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Begin the Conversation

Don International LLC accepts a select number of new advisory relationships each year. If you represent a sovereign wealth fund, institutional allocator, family office, or visionary enterprise — we invite you to reach out.

Don International LLC

A global investment and management firm operating at the intersection of capital, innovation, and opportunity. Headquartered in the United States with a worldwide reach.

Where Capital Meets Vision

The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation for any security or investment product. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Don International LLC is a private advisory firm. All advisory services are provided exclusively to qualified institutional investors, accredited investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in accordance with applicable law.

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