Zodia Custody is digital asset custodian owned by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust and SBI. Zodia Custody has a unique ability to provide the digital asset custody that enables global institutions, corporations, and professional investors to embrace the digital asset future without compromising on security, standards and principles that have existed for decades.Registered with the FCA, CBI and CSSF, Zodia Custody brings together unparalleled Tier 1 insight, global custody expertise and leading-edge technological innovation, to providing client-focused digital asset custody within a secure framework of oversight and governance.As European CEO, I have primary responsibility for leading company operations, the overall growth strategy, organizational leadership, financial & organizational management, external communications, regulatory compliance, and marketing & sales efforts across the EU and beyond. I also chair the Board.I am approved as a PCF 1 (Executive Director) and PCF 8 (Chief Executive Officer) by the Central Bank of Ireland.

1Alts is a digital asset management platform that assists digital hedge fund managers with asset sourcing & fund development and provides investors with easy access to find the right products to gain exposure to the best digital asset managers.Key achievements include:• Completed extensive market research, market analysis and strategic planning, including defining customers and market.• Developed go-to-market products. • Prepared detailed financial projections and budgets.• Prepared and delivered investor presentations.• Completed manager due diligence.• Negotiated and completed commercial contracts.• Understood and complied with multijurisdictional regulatory requirements.• Built and maintained productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.• Business development and client/investor presentations.

Held leadership positions in Advisory Services, including Trust & Transparency Leader and Asset Management Advisory Leader, as well as internal roles such as Group Head of Finance & Operations.• Devised new service offerings, including development of business plans, financial projections and operational strategies.• Product development, ensuring alignment with external standards and internal risk management• Business development, completion of tenders, client presentations and targeting sole-source engagements through proactive relationship building• Implemented marketing strategies to raise brand and product awareness and interest, internally and externally• Led multijurisdictional projects, mainly in the US, Europe and Asia• Strong client relationship management and built trusted relationships by delivering an exceptional level of service and by listening• Handled day-to-day business operations• Managed staff hiring and training• Set group culture, facilitated communication and built cohesion between team members• Developed professional and personal growth• Typical client projects included: - Governance & risk management - Strategic & operational reviews and devising strategic initiatives improving operational structures, policies and management systems - Reporting to stakeholders on the design and operating effectiveness of controls, particularly in outsourced service providers in the financial services and IT industries - Market-entry strategies and business planning - Business process re-engineering - Preparation for regulatory approval or regulatory investigations - Significant management consultancy projects aiding client senior management in decision-making process by producing reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.Significant experience of presenting to boards, senior management, audit committees, regulators, industry forums, conferences and other senior stakeholders.