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Joerg Hansen

Joerg Hansen

Summary

Visionary C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation in fintech, blockchain technology, and strategic financial leadership. Proven track record of steering startups, integrating digital assets into traditional finance, and spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. Multilingual leader with a global perspective, passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the financial sector.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor

YIXU
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic insights on fintech trends and blockchain adoption
  • Guide the startup's growth strategy in the evolving digital finance landscape
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.

Advisor

Upfront Technologies
12.2023 - Current
  • Contribute expertise on cryptocurrency integration and DeFi solutions
  • Assist in navigating regulatory challenges in the MENA region
  • Leverage expertise in navigating complex financial ecosystems to support fintech and blockchain startups
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal and regulatory concerns.
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.

Chief Financial Officer

Ajambow GmbH
01.2023 - Current
  • Drive financial strategy and operations for a cutting-edge lifestyle company
  • Oversee capital raising, risk management, and investor relations
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.

Chief Operating Officer

Blocksize Capital GmbH
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep the organization running smoothly while meeting aggressive growth goals.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with regulators, customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to the board and investors.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

CEO/Founder

JH VC Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Sourced partners and capital for Fintech, IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 projects in Germany
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements, and proposals.
  • Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks.

Co-Founder

HLY Partners
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.

Managing Director

Union Bancaire Privée - UBP
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed substantial assets for UHNW clients across Europe and Asia
  • Developed innovative investment strategies incorporating digital assets
  • Met and collaborated with existing and prospective UHNW clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.

Senior Vice President, Private Banking

DBS Bank
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Led a team of relationship managers, significantly growing AUM
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Networked with customers, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing teams using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Director, Private Banking

Credit Suisse AG
07.2008 - 06.2012
  • Managed private banking relationships for a diverse portfolio of international clients
  • Specialized in providing financial services to clients from emerging markets

Director, Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia

Julius Baer
05.2006 - 07.2008
  • Spearheaded private banking services for clients from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia
  • Provided tailored legal, tax, credit, and investment solutions, including sophisticated corporate offshore, insurance, and trust constructions
  • Assisted clients in obtaining Singapore Permanent Residency via the Financial Investor Scheme
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.

Education

Executive MBA - Business Administration And Finance

INSEAD, Singapore, Fountainebleau (France)
01.2004

MBA -

EU Business School, Barcelona
01.1996

Diploma - Korean Studies

Korea University, Seoul, ROK
01.1995

B.A. - Korean/Japanese, German Studies

Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Berlin
01.1993

Diploma - Korean Language and Literature

Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, DPRK
01.1992

Skills

  • Strategic Financial Innovation
  • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Integration
  • Fintech & Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Corporate Venture Capital
  • Treasury & Risk Management
  • Cross-Border Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
  • Project management
  • Performance analysis

Languages

German
English
Korean
Chinese
Russian
Japanese
Arabic

Timeline

Advisor - YIXU
04.2024 - Current
Advisor - Upfront Technologies
12.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer - Ajambow GmbH
01.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer - Blocksize Capital GmbH
01.2019 - 01.2022
Co-Founder - HLY Partners
01.2017 - 12.2018
CEO/Founder - JH VC Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2019
Managing Director - Union Bancaire Privée - UBP
09.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Vice President, Private Banking - DBS Bank
05.2012 - 08.2014
Director, Private Banking - Credit Suisse AG
07.2008 - 06.2012
Director, Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia - Julius Baer
05.2006 - 07.2008
INSEAD - Executive MBA, Business Administration And Finance
EU Business School - MBA,
Korea University - Diploma, Korean Studies
Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin - B.A., Korean/Japanese, German Studies
Kim Il Sung University - Diploma, Korean Language and Literature

Work Availability

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Thoughtleadership

  • Published author on the future of decentralized finance and digital assets, Article in the European Financial Review discussing EU crypto regulations and financial inclusion
  • Advocate for ethical integrity in crypto assets and decentralized finance initiatives, Work on Caizcoin, the world's first Islamic-compliant cryptocurrency
Joerg Hansen