LEMON Team & Partners

The Lemon team with Henry Oryem Okello who is a Ugandan lawyer and politician. He is the current Minister of Uganda.

H.E. Dr. Fahed Merhebi —Co-Founder

H.E. Dr. Fahed Merhebi was born in Kuwait in 1983, of Lebanese origin and from an aristocratic family from Lebanon, which has been there since 1714. He graduated with a PhD in finance and international law. He is experienced in banking and finance in UEA, where he has held several titles, including the Prince of Finance. Dr. Merhebi was chosen by Arab News as the most influential figure of 2016.

From February 2006 to the present, Dr. Merhebi has served as Chairman of Zurich Capital Funds, an international holding company with businesses spanning various sectors, including Finance, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Modern Agriculture, Telecommunication, LED, and General Trading.

From January 2014 to present, Dr. Fahed Merhebi has served as Ambassador at Large. (Institutional Development) - MENA-GCC- & Eastern Europe of IIMSAM, an Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition, the Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Under ECOSOC, registered under United Nations Treaty Series No. 37542-37543, dated 12th June 2001; in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

From 2016 to the present, Dr. Fahed Merhebi has served as Ambassador Deputy Secretary General. (Institutional Development) - MENA-GCC- & Eastern Europe of IIMSAM, an Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition, the Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Under ECOSOC, registered under United Nations Treaty Series No. 37542-37543, dated June 12, 2001; in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

• Dr. Fahed Merhebi previously served as Deputy President of the Arab African Council for Integration and Development (AKF-FOS AACID UN DESA CSO).
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi has served as Ambassador At-Large &. Deputy-Director General of (SEAPI) Sustainable Energy Alternatives Project Initiative IIMSAM, UN registered under United Nations Treaty Series No. 37542-37543, dated 12th June 2001; in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi was appointed as DSG (ICAFE) to the Intergovernmental Collaborative Action Fund for Excellence.
  Dr. Fahed Merhebi served as special Envoy and board director adviser for the World Association of Former United Nations Interns and Fellows (WAFUNIF).
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi was appointed as Deputy Secretary-General for the council and president for the Lebanon office for the ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOR MUSLIM COUNTRIES (ECMCC).
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi acted as President for the Lebanon office Board member of the Arab Union for Real Estate Development.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi is President for the Lebanon office of Arab African for development and real Estate Investment Organization.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi is a board member of the Council of Arab International Enterprise Managers.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi received an honorary doctorate from London College on the Course of (human is inside us).
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi received an honorary doctorate from the police of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai on the Course We are all police, and he received the medal of excellence from Dubai airport police and he received several medals and certificates from various initiatives and activities humanitarian and social activities and appreciation of the efforts made in the service of the community and its humanitarian work.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi received an honorary doctorate from the royal family of the UAE, Sheikh Nayan Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the voluntary Human Initiative.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi was chosen as the most influential Arab figure in the Arab world, and he was ranked number eight out of 20, of a total of 100. The selection was made by academics and experts from Harvard University, Georgetown University, and George Washington, commissioned by the World Association of Former United Nations interns and fellows, the influential Arab figures in politics, finance, economics, and social.
• Dr. Fahed Merhebi was awarded an honorary doctorate from the UAE, RAK Authorities Investment Committee.
• Dr. Fahed was listed and awarded in Business magazine's LA RED media group, most influential in Latin America, Argentina Award as The Arab Prince of Finance.
• Dr. Fahed Al Merhebi was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition, IIMSAM, to help the organization realize a world free of malnutrition and hunger, and in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
• In 2016, Dr. Fahed Merhebi was appointed as Deputy Secretary General for the council and president for Lebanon as The ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF MUSLIM COUNTRIES (ECMC) is an NGO (non-governmental organization) working actively to promote trade between the member states, doing so to defend economic interests at a regional, national, and international level.

Jason Anderson — Co-Founder

Jason Anderson brings over 20 years of experience in venture capital, finance, and strategic consulting. By the age of 25, he became a partner in a multi-million-dollar private equity fund and has since facilitated more than $1 billion in transactions. He’s helped raise tens of millions for startups and has deep experience in hard money lending, mortgage servicing, and fintech. Jason is widely respected for his financial acumen and his support of innovative businesses in Salt Lake City and beyond.

He received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards in Singapore & has been featured in the HighFlyers 50 book. Additionally, Shabir has been recognized as Business Leader of the Year by the Indian Achievers’ Forum, Inspirational Leader of Asia 2022, and Trendsetter CIO at the 3rd Elets National Conclave. His accolades also include the Fame Times International Excellence Awards-International Global Leadership Awards 2021, Entrepreneur of the Year by TiE Global in 2013 & the Rex Karamveer Chakra.

Shabir’s entrepreneurial ventures include founding & co-founding several successful enterprises such as NewMedia Holdings, Inc., Zengamedia, One Digital Media Entertainment, OneAxcess.com, InnovCrowd Pte Ltd, Clinical Nutrition, FuelWings, Neoma Ventures, TorusChain, SpaceVrse & QuizKart. His ventures span diverse industries, including robotics, space tech, media tech, OTT services, digital content, crowdfunding, cab services, women-only travel, AR/VR technology & food supplements.

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His Excellency Dr Fahed Merhebi & Shabir Momin join Jason as founders when he moved the headquarters for LEMON to Dubai. 

LEMONCHAIN has shattered the last barrier by fully integrating with a licensed Swiss bank—GENEVA PAY, connected to SWIFT and built for institutional-scale capital.

Designed for high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals, funds, and sovereign capital, this platform offers:

Instant, fully compliant fiat-to-LEMX swaps
Direct access to tokenized infrastructure across energy, commodities, real estate, and more
Permissionless blockchain access inside a trusted, regulated banking environment

“This integration is about more than technology—it’s the gateway for real capital to flow freely and compliantly into tokenized real-world assets. By bridging regulated finance with decentralized networks, we’re turning tokenization into a practical, scalable reality for institutions globally.” — Jason Anderson, Founder of LEMONCHAIN

This isn’t theory or hype—it’s live, functional, and shaping the future of finance.

Official press release dropping soon.

Learn more: www.lemonchain.io | www.genevapay.ch

MASSIVE MILESTONES ACHIEVED — AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED

These accomplishments reflect years of hard work and deep relationships. Over the next few weeks, you’ll start to see the bigger picture—the true vision we’re set to unveil this July.

July isn’t just another month. It’s the birthday month of a new era—the kickoff to everything Web3 strives to be.

It’s not just about LEMONCHAIN. It’s about building the infrastructure every Web3 project needs—permissionless, open, and free.

Shouldn’t that be the goal for every project?

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And trust us, there’s much more coming for the masses!

We’ve solved a massive challenge in tokenization: getting capital in. Now, it’s time to solve the next big one—getting the masses in. Or maybe… we already have.

July 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible month for all of us. No hype. Just real, tangible results...Stay tuned.

I do not work for Lemon or provide personal investment advice and I am not a qualified licensed investment advisor. I am an amateur investor. All information found here, is for informational, entertainment or educational purposes only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. Most of this is public information that comes from our "All Things Lemon" telegram group.