Darya Shaterloo

Chief Executive Officer

Unsurprisingly, as a child I didn’t dream of running a debt advisory.  I dreamt about two things, becoming the president of the world (clearly ambitious from a young age of 8) or being a businesswoman, although I had no idea in what field. Goes back to the debate of are entrepreneurs made or born?

Once I realised that becoming president of the world wasn’t a feasible career path, I settled for the noble notion of “saving the world” (perhaps too many superhero movies). With this in mind, I pursued a degree in Pharmaceutical chemistry at a prestigious university in London with the idea that I would create the next lifesaving drug – however, my perspective took a turn when I discovered that many of the diseases we face are caused by the food and products we consume daily. This led me to believe that we simply need a better way of living. More information should be provided to consumers with better ethical goals, non-carcinogenic products and people over profit mentality.

Driven by the desire to make a positive impact, I sought a position here I could influence change by connecting with individuals in positions of power who could drive internal change. Fast forward 12 years later, and I find myself at Hectocorn – where our clientele consists of highly successful individuals at the top of their respective industries, embodying what I like to call the “human versions of Hectocorn”. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, Hectocorn refers to a company with a worth of 100 billion, and our clients possess exactly that – the mindset that anything and everything is possible.

My career journey has taken me from childhood dreams of global leadership to the pursuit of saving the world through pharmaceutical chemistry, and finally to my current role at Hectocorn – I hope to have the opportunity to continue to collaborate with influential individuals and contribute to positive change.

An Interview With Team Darya

What 3 new qualities draw you to people?
What 3 new qualities draw you to people?

Kindness
Good communication
Alignment between words and actions

If you could change one change in the world, what would it be?
If you could change one change in the world, what would it be?

If there was one change I could make in the world, it would be to eradicate homelessness. Providing individuals with a stable and secure home goes beyond only giving them shelter, I believe that its important to provide them with a sense of self and purpose. When people have a roof over their heads and a warm bed to sleep in, they are in a better position to reintegrate back into society.

Given the choice to pick any 3 people in the world for a dinner party, who would it be and why?
Given the choice to pick any 3 people in the world for a dinner party, who would it be and why?

Elon Musk – His innovation is undeniably impressive. A true outlier I admire with an unconventional approach. I am both fascinated and frightened of him.
Joe Rogan – The interviews he has had with experts in various fields make him unique. He can potentially provide valuable insight and information across various topics.
Martin Luther King- apart from what he stood for – injustice and inequality. I am blown away by how he managed to gather millions of individuals to Washington DC for his iconic “I have a dream” speech, during an era of an absence of instance communication being available to the masses. The fact that he managed to inspire so many people is a testament to his leadership.

Where can we find you at an ideal weekend?
Where can we find you at an ideal weekend?

Ideally spending quality time catching up with my loved ones

Top 3 goals you are working on in 2023?
Top 3 goals you are working on in 2023?

1. Making sure the team we have at Hectocorn is successful and happy within their roles.
2. Spending more time with those I love
3. Improving my French

Favourite 3 holiday destinations?
Favourite 3 holiday destinations?

Juan Les Pines
Mykonos
Switzerland
(too many places to name here)

If you were not in debt advisory, what would you be doing instead?
If you were not in debt advisory, what would you be doing instead?

I would most likely be running another business, there is something beautiful about watching your ideas come alive.
I’ve also always wanted to publish my own book and have an art gallery. Unfortunately the starving artist look is not one I wanted to pursue, so maybe after I retire!

What is on your bucket list?
What is on your bucket list?

To publish a book – which I started at university.

If you had one superpower, what would it be?
If you had one superpower, what would it be?

It would be to have more than one superpowers… yes there always has to be one person who isn’t satisfied with just one.
If I could have one main superpower it would be to help people reach their full potential. Image a world where every single person you ever met was able to meet their full potential and be the best person they could be. I hope to one day see this.

I do have a thirst for knowledge, so would appreciate a superpower where I have all the answers to any questions in the world.

The universe is expanding, but what are we expanding into?

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An interview with Darya
WHEN THE DESSERT MENU ARRIVES, WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A Speyside single malt whisky.
An interview with Darya
WHEN THE DESSERT MENU ARRIVES, WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A Speyside single malt whisky.

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