Exhibit 10.2


 


EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


 


THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
is executed on the dates set forth below the signatures hereon but effective as of January 1, 2013, and is by and between
GLOBAL EQUITY PARTNERS PLC domiciled in the United Arab Emirates, Level 28 – Al Habtoor Business Tower, P.O. Box
29805, Dubai Marina, Dubai (“Employer”), and Mr. ENZO TADDEI a resident of Malaga, Spain (“Employee”).


 


1.Duties;
Assignment 


 


During the term of employment hereunder, Employee
shall initially perform the duties of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Employer, or such other duties as assigned by and
at the location determined by the Board of Directors of Employer. Employee shall oversee the financial affairs of the Employer
to the best of his ability.


 


2.Compensation


 


In consideration of the services rendered by
Employee to Employer hereunder, Employer shall pay to Employee an annual salary of no less than $180,000, subject to annual
review and adjustment of no less than a 5% percentage increase, if any, in the U.S. Consumer Price Index during such year
(“Base Salary”). This Salary shall be paid on a monthly basis to the employee or a Company owned by the Employee at
the option of the Employee.


 


3.Employment


 


Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee
hereby accepts employment on the terms set forth herein commencing on January 1, 2013:


 


	 	(a)	Employment will continue for 36 months and until terminated as hereafter set forth.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	Employer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and all of Employee’s rights shall thereupon terminate upon the disability (for 180 or more days, whether or not consecutive, in any 360 day period) of Employee (“Disability”) and the Employer giving written notice thereof, and this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of Employee (“Death”).


 




    	 



    	 



    

 


	 	(c)	Employer shall have the right to terminate Employee’s employment (1) for any reason or no reason with either (i) 60 days prior written notice of termination or (ii) immediate notice of termination with an undertaking to continue payment of Employee’s compensation under this Agreement for 90 days, (2) at any time during the thirty six month period following the execution of this agreement and with 30 days prior written notice or (3) for Cause (as defined below), upon Employee’s receipt of notice thereof. . As used herein, “Cause” means (i) willful or serious misconduct or dishonesty in the performance of, Employee’s duties hereunder or (ii) the indictment or conviction of Employee for a felony under state or federal criminal laws. Upon the effective date of termination specified in such notice, this Agreement shall terminate except for the provisions, which expressly survive termination, and Employee shall vacate the offices of Employer.
	 	 	 
	 	(d)	Employee shall have the right to terminate employment hereunder by providing 30 days written notice. Thereafter, this Agreement shall terminate except for the provisions, which expressly survive termination.


 


4.Severance
Payments


 


	 	(a)	If employer terminates this Agreement for any reason other than Disability, Death, Employee shall be entitled to receive, and Employer shall make, the following severance payments: 


 


(i) Continue
to pay a sum equivalent to Twelve months’ salary.


 


	 	(b)	If Employer terminates this Agreement by reason of the Disability of Employee or if this Agreement is automatically terminated upon the Death of Employee pursuant to Section 3(b), Employee or his estate shall be entitled to receive, and Employer shall make, the following severance payments: 


 


(i) continue to pay a sum equivalent
to five years annual salary via the life assurance scheme to be put in within the year 2013.


 


5.Expenses


 


Employer shall reimburse Employee’s expenses
reasonably incurred in carrying out his duties hereunder within 30 days of submittal of an itemized account of such expenses together
with such receipts and forms as are required by Employer’s normal policies and practices. In the event of cash advances such
reimbursements will be credited against the advanced account.


 




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6.Benefits


 


Employer shall provide and Employee shall be
entitled to participate in an all benefit plans and programs generally available to employees of Employer on the same terms as
other employees except as follows:


 


	 	(a)	Vacation: Employee shall be entitled to four weeks paid vacation per year scheduled at times mutually convenient to Employee and Employer. Employee shall be entitled to carry over unused vacation days into the next year in accordance with Employer’s policy, as modified from time to time. Employee shall be entitled to all holidays as allowed to other employees of the Employer with similar responsibilities.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	Life Insurance: The employee shall be entitled a life insurance coverage equivalent five years of gross salary.
	 	 	 
	 	(c)	Medical: The employee and his family shall be entitled to full health insurance coverage by a reputable insurance company of the employee’s choice.
	 	 	 
	 	(d)	Stock Options: The employee shall be entitled to stock options to be agreed before June 30, 2013. 
	 	 	 
	 	(e)	Taxes: The employee shall have the right to a yearly cash bonus, June of each year, equivalent to the income tax that is levied on his salary in the country that he is tax resident. In no event shall the bonus amount to more than 25% of the stipulated annual gross salary.


 


7.Confidentiality;
Non-Disclosure


 


	 	(a)	For the purpose of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” is defined to include any information, designs, software, processes, practices, plans, proposals, markets, pricing, personnel or financial or business information relating to Employer, its affiliates (including the Subsidiary), and their respective businesses, customers, suppliers, products or services, whether in written, oral or other form. Confidential Information shall not include information, which at the time of disclosure is in the public domain by publication or otherwise through no fault of Employee, or information furnished by a third party which was not received directly from Employer or otherwise under an obligation of secrecy.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	At all times after the date hereof, including after termination of this Agreement, Employee shall not, except with the expressed prior written consent of Employer, directly or indirectly communicate, disclose or divulge any of the Confidential Information or use any of the Confidential Information for any purpose other than performance of his duties hereunder.


 




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8.Agreement
Not to Compete


 


For so long as Employee
is entitled to receive severance payments under Sections 4(a), 4(b) or 4(c), or (ii) for a period of one year from the effective
date of termination if Employee voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder or if Employee is terminated by Employer for Cause,
Employee agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, (1) be employed by, serve as a consultant or advisor to, or have a material
ownership interest in any corporation or other entity whose business is competitive (as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors
of Employer) with the business of Employer, the Subsidiary or any of their affiliates; provided, however that this clause (1) shall
not prohibit any such employment or other relationship with an entity which itself is not, but has a separate corporate affiliate
which is, engaged in such competitive business so long as Employee does not provide services to, assist or advise such competitive
affiliate in any way, or (2) induce or solicit any other person who was employed by Employer, Subsidiary or any of their affiliates
at any time during Employee’s employment by Employer to engage in any line of business competitive with that of Employer,
Subsidiary or their affiliates.


 


9.No
Conflicting Agreements


 


Employee represents
and warrants that he is not a party to or bound by any agreement or subject to any restriction arising out of any current or prior
employment or relationship which would be violated by his entering into and performing his obligations under this Agreement, including,
without limitation, restrictions relating to non-competition or the protection of confidential information.


 


10.Notices


 


All notices and other communication
which are required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and either delivered by hand or overnight courier service or
mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:


 


Global Equity Partners Plc.


 


Level 28 – Al Habtoor Business
Tower,


PO Box 29805, 


Dubai, U.A.E.


 


Enzo Taddei


 


Avenida Marqués del Duero 67, 


Edificio Bahía 2-A,


29670 San Pedro de Alcantara,


Malaga (Spain).


 




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11.Miscellaneous


 


	 	(a)	This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and enforceable by the successors and assigns of the Employer and the heirs, estate, personal representatives and beneficiaries of Employee. The rights, obligations and duties of the Employee hereunder shall be personal and are not assignable or delegable in any manner whatsoever; provided, however, that this Agreement shall be assigned to and assumed by the Subsidiary if and when required by Section 1.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	The obligations of the parties in Sections 4, 7, 8 and 11 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
	 	 	 
	 	(c)	This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to subject matter hereof, and shall not be modified, terminated or any provisions waived orally, including this clause. Any such modification, termination or waiver must be in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto.
	 	 	 
	 	(d)	No failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise of the same or any other right, power or remedy.
	 	 	 
	 	(e)	This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the England.


 


IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties have executed this Agreement on the date indicated below intending to be legally bound hereby.


 


	Global Equity Partners Plc.	 	Employee
		 	
	/s/ Peter Smith	 	/s/ Enzo Taddei
	Peter Smith	 	Enzo Taddei
	CEO	 	 
	 	 	 
	Dated: January 1, 2013	 	Dated: January 1, 2013


 




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