Adam Hock (born October 9, 1964) is an

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businessman who has founded and co-founded several companies in the financial sector. He was married to Latvian model

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, but the couple divorced in 2017.

Early life and education

Hock was born in

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and raised in

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. He attended

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on a football scholarship, until an injury ended his participation.

Professional

After college, Hock co-founded New Beginnings Venture Capital Company, which assisted in the raising of funds for young technology firms. He and his company were recruited and absorbed by the Private Client Services division of

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. He founded Integrated Strategies Inc., a

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company in the financial services vertical where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer. Integrated Strategies provided management consulting services for some of the largest financial services companies in the world. Integrated Strategies Inc. was acquired by a publicly traded technology integration company on July 29, 2005.

Work with Libya

Independent Libya Foundation (ILF)

In 2010 Hock founded th
Independent Libya Foundation
(ILF), with Zurich-based

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n businessman Basit Igtet. The ILF initially focused on supporting the fledgling rebel movement, and upon its founding, the Libyan

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. Hock lobbied for support from the international community to augment the process of recognition of the NTC as the sole legitimate governing body on Libya. On June 14, 2011, Hock (and Igtet) met with the president of

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at the Palacio de las Garzas to lobby for official recognition of the NTC. After the meeting, Martinelli officially recognized the NTC as “the legitimate representative of the Libyan people.” Panama became the 14th nation worldwide to recognize the NTC in this manner. On August 25, 2011, Hock and Igtet met with the President of Colombia,

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, at Casa de Nariño to lobby for official recognition of the NTC. That same day, Colombia became the 54th nation worldwide to recognize the NTC. On November 19, 2011, Hock partook in an ILF delegation in Benghazi, Libya to present strategies for rebel re-integration.

U.S.-Libya Chamber of Commerce (USLCC)

In December 2011, Hock was appointed to the board of th
U.S.-Libya Chamber of Commerce
a bi-lateral business promotion organization approved by the

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. Hock was replaced by Sara Bronfman, following his indictment on charges of assault.

New York nightclub fight

In 2012 Hock was involved in a fight at a

nightclub with four younger men, including

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and Spyros Niarchos, and two others. Casiraghi was treated for facial injuries at a Manhattan hospital. Hock was arrested on four counts of assault. Hock contended Casiraghi and the others were the aggressors. Nonetheless Hock was prosecuted, and on February 4, 2013, Hock pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.Crocker, Lizzie
Showdown in New York Court
''The Daily Beast'', February 4, 2013. Accessed February 27, 2013.

References

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