ABOUT THE FIRM
Shaping Global Markets
Don International LLC is a premier global investment advisory firm — a trusted partner to sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth family offices operating at the highest levels of international capital markets.
$2B+
Assets Under Advisory
40+
Global Markets
20+
Years of Excellence
150+
Portfolio Companies
OUR MISSION
Our Mission
Don International LLC exists to identify, structure, and execute the world's most compelling investment opportunities — with the precision of an institution and the agility of a private firm. We serve a select group of sophisticated investors who demand more than returns: they demand insight, access, and a partner who operates at the very apex of global capital markets. Our mandate is to deliver exactly that, across every asset class and every geography we touch.
"We don't follow markets. We shape them."
Don International LLC
THE FIRM
The Firm
Don International LLC was founded on a singular conviction: that the world's most transformational investment opportunities are not found in consensus — they are found at the intersection of deep expertise, global relationships, 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, deploying capital and advisory resources wherever opportunity demands.
Under the leadership of Donovan Johnson and a senior team with decades of experience across Wall Street, sovereign wealth advisory, institutional portfolio management, and global real estate, Don International has built a track record that speaks for itself. We have advised on transactions exceeding $3.2 billion in real estate alone, structured multi-strategy hedge fund vehicles for institutional allocators, and positioned our clients at the forefront of the AI and technology revolution reshaping global industry. Our approach is not transactional — it is relational, long-term, and built on a foundation of absolute trust.
THE DIFFERENCE
Why Don International
A firm of this caliber is defined not by what it does — but by how it does it.
Institutional Depth
We bring the analytical rigor, risk frameworks, and due diligence standards of the world's leading institutional investors to every mandate we accept — regardless of size.
Sovereign-Level Access
Our relationships span sovereign wealth funds, central banks, royal family offices, and the most influential private capital allocators across six continents.
Multi-Asset Mastery
From hedge fund structuring and private equity to luxury real estate, AI ventures, and entertainment IP — we operate with genuine expertise across every asset class we advise on.
Bespoke Advisory
No two clients are alike. Every mandate is approached with a clean slate, a dedicated senior team, and a strategy built entirely around your objectives, timeline, and risk appetite.
Discretion as Standard
The world's most sophisticated investors trust us precisely because we operate with absolute discretion. Confidentiality is not a policy — it is a core value embedded in everything we do.
Global Execution
Ideas without execution are worthless. We maintain the operational infrastructure, legal relationships, and on-the-ground presence to close complex cross-border transactions efficiently and at scale.
PRINCIPLES
What We Stand For
Integrity
Every relationship we build — with investors, partners, and counterparties — is founded on absolute honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct. Our word is our bond.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in investment analysis, client service, and execution. Mediocrity has no place in a firm that operates at the apex of global capital markets.
Innovation
Markets evolve. We evolve faster. From AI-driven portfolio analytics to emerging market structuring, we stay ahead of the forces reshaping global capital allocation.
Partnership
We are not vendors. We are partners — deeply invested in the long-term success of every client relationship we enter. Your success is the only metric that matters.
Discipline
Exceptional returns are built on disciplined capital allocation, rigorous risk management, and the patience to wait for the right opportunity — then the conviction to act decisively.
Global Vision
We think beyond borders, time zones, and asset classes. Our global network and cross-market perspective allow us to identify opportunities that narrower firms simply cannot see.
THE TEAM
Meet Our Leadership
A team of seasoned principals with deep expertise across global capital markets, institutional finance, sovereign advisory, and transformative industries.
01
Donovan Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Wharton School · NYU Stern
02
Vivienne Ashford-Sterling
Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
London Business School · Oxford
03
Maximilian Crane-Whitfield
Managing Director, Head of Real Estate
University College London
Ready to Explore Opportunities?
Whether you represent a sovereign wealth fund, institutional allocator, family office, or visionary enterprise — we invite you to begin a conversation.