# Emil Hakem

> Emil Hakem (also spelled Emil Hakim) is a serial entrepreneur and founder-CEO of Sierra International Network Inc. (SINI), a diversified global investment corporation headquartered in Corona, California, with branches in England, Dubai, and Egypt. Holding a doctorate in Business Administration and over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Hakem built JH Group Inc. into a multi-brand consumer powerhouse — with hair care brand Formawell reportedly reaching Kendall Jenner's vanity — before pivoting to Sierra International Network and its signature 'Stock in the Box' program, which lets individuals earn equity in early-stage companies through online engagement. SINI has raised $407.5 million across funding rounds and announced plans for a NASDAQ listing based on an independent $3.41 billion company assessment.

- **Role:** Founder and President/CEO at Sierra International Network Inc.
- **Organizations:** Sierra International Network Inc., JH Group Inc., JH Cosmetics Inc.
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Unknown
- **Known for:** Founded and scaled JH Group Inc. to national distribution across all 50 U.S. states, Built international dealer/agent networks across Middle East, West Africa, Europe, and Far East, Formawell hair care brand reportedly used by celebrity Kendall Jenner

## Career timeline

- **Pre-2015** — Founded JH Group Inc., a multi-brand consumer company in California
- **2015-2020** — Built JH Group brands (Formawell, Besante, BEEXtract) to national U.S. distribution across all 50 states and international dealer networks in Middle East, West Africa, Europe, and Far East
- **2020** — Transitioned from JH Group to found Sierra International Network Inc. (SINI)
- **2024-03** — Sierra International Network completed Series C funding round: $24 million raised
- **2025-07** — Independent assessment by Transaction Capital LLC valued SINI at $3.41 billion
- **2025-09** — SINI announced plans to apply for NASDAQ listing, citing $5.5 billion self-reported valuation

## Achievements

- Founded and scaled JH Group Inc. to national distribution across all 50 U.S. states
- Built international dealer/agent networks across Middle East, West Africa, Europe, and Far East
- Formawell hair care brand reportedly used by celebrity Kendall Jenner
- Founded Sierra International Network Inc. with portfolio of 100+ companies
- Attracted 10,000+ investors worldwide to SINI
- Raised $407.5 million in combined funding for SINI
- Received independent $3.41 billion valuation for SINI (July 2025)
- Announced NASDAQ listing plans for Sierra International Network

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Sierra International Network announced plans to apply for NASDAQ listing with a $5.5B self-reported and $3.41B independent valuation
- **2025-07** — Transaction Capital LLC independently assessed SINI at $3.41 billion
- **2024-03** — Sierra International Network completed Series C funding round raising $24 million

## Links

- Website: https://stockinthebox.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-hakem-56679a83

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Last updated: 2026-05-26