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Chief Strategy And Innovation Officer Payment Stablecoins
Seasoned strategic executive in iGaming and cryptocurrency payments, pioneering stablecoin adoption since 2017. Led a 7-figure exit for a white-label betting exchange platform, and spearheaded strategic blockchain partnerships to build an interoperable crypto payments ecosystem. Holds an MRes in Computing Science with research on stablecoin payments in Web3 & Metaverse gaming, and a Fintech Certification from Oxford Saïd Business School. Extensive global network spanning digital asset custodians, trading platforms, crypto-friendly banks, and regulatory stakeholders in key markets.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $260,000
Hourly rate: $500
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Experience
Group Head - Global Strategic Blockchain Partnerships (Cryptocurrency Payment Platform)
WadzPay 2021 - 2023
Advised Executive Leadership – Supported the Managing Director and Group CEO in strategic business and technology decisions for cryptocurrency and digital currency payment solutions.
Interim Director of Stablecoin and Fintech
Blockchains, LLC 2020 - 2021
Led Stablecoin Payment Strategy – Collaborated with the EVP, Founder, and VP of Strategy & Engineering at Blockchains LLC to develop the strategic roadmap for a high-volume stablecoin payment platform.
Director of Global Business Development - Cryptocurrency Payment Platform
Pundi X 2018 - 2021
Led Global Market Expansion – Developed and executed strategic market entry and growth plans for Pundi X, establishing global distribution sales channels for a pioneering blockchain-based cryptocurrency payment platform.
Founder & CEO
BetXTech (IOM) Limited 2005 - 2019
Led Strategic Growth – Directed product development, sales, and marketing to enhance brand awareness, customer engagement, and profitability in online and retail sports betting, casino gaming, and payment solutions.
Skills
api
architecture
bootstrap
consulting
game-dev
cto
english
french
tagalog