High-profile agents serving high-profile clientele, here?s why Michael Gelpke, CEO Glam Properties is the man every celebrity wants to buy a house from in Dubai.
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Having spent a decade in investment banking and several years running a hugely successful manufacturing firm, Michael Gelpke?s career has seen him work across the globe, including extended stints in Asia and Europe. While amassing his small fortune, Gelpke simultaneously built a high society network that even the world?s top promoters would be jealous of. Just one scan through his contact list and you?d see names from Middle Eastern royalty and global politicians to high society people, pro-golfers and A-list celebrities.
Three years ago, Gelpke moved to Dubai, keen to diversify some of his assets into property and quickly accumulated an extensive portfolio of some of the most luxurious real estate in the city. Now, as CEO of Glam Properties, Gelpke and his team of high-profile agents are selling these ? among others ? to key figureheads across the world?

Can you tell us a bit about your life and background"

It?s a pretty crazy story ? I started in investment banking as a trader. I had a marvellous 10-year run and acquired incredible capital from that. But I knew that I had to start my own business to stay wealthy. Only the bosses make the big money, and I kne...