Serial FinTech & Crypto Entrepreneur – Founder :VGPay Crypto 1 Acquisition Corp, the first digital asset focused SPAC (Nasdaq listed ,DAOO)

Former regulator at the central bank of China and Co-Chairman of Hong Kong Blockchain Association. Collaborating directly with states and national governments on blockchain initiatives.

Derivatives trading and risk management roles in UBS Investment Bank (USA / Singapore), China Merchants Bank (China), State Administration of Foreign Exchange (China), and Intesa Sanpaolo (Hong Kong).

Global experience running flow trading business and managing portfolio risk across multi-asset classes in emerging markets. Chief Dealer for multiple global coordinated central bank market interventions during the 2008 credit crunch.

A serial entrepreneur who has served as top executives or as an entrepreneur in various industries for more than 20 years, involving industries including education, closed-door equity companies, blockchain technology companies and the NFT Web3 space.

In a constant evolution, being a technology evangelist, he has taken the knowledge acquired thru years of both his corporate and entrepreneur history and applied them into building long term, sustainable business ecosystems in the new tech space such as blockchain and Web 3.

Andrew is a successful serial Global Fintech , Crypto & Sustainable Finance Entreprenuer & investor having co-founded and run leading FinTechs , Global Bank Consortium platforms and been an early investor in Crypto/market infrastructure unicorns and Sustainable Finance/Carbon Credits platforms. He is passionate about being a key contributor in the new wave of Web3 Financial services and Transition Finance/Net Zero initatives.

Wael has over 20 years of experience in financial markets in UAE and International markets, handled managerial positions in several financial institutions such as ENBD, Al Ansari Brokerage, Global for shares and bonds.

He got very familiar and experienced in Brokerage trading and Risk management . He has a BA degree in Banking and Finance from Amman University.

Before joining Klickl, Ivy worked at the Financial Research Institute of the Development Research Center of the State Council and Tonghuashun (East Money), a leading publicly listed fintech company. She specialized in financial research, investment strategy, and blockchain consulting, while also developing extensive expertise in investment strategies, ecosystem expansion, and growth operations. In addition, she has years of entrepreneurial experience in fintech startups, giving her deep insights into industry trends and market dynamics. Her market expansion efforts span Hong Kong, the US, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia, contributing to Klickl’s growth as a leading global fintech player.

Ivy possesses strong practical experience in Trafi, Web3 ecosystems, cross-border payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi). She excels in global market strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and digital transformation, successfully leading multiple international Web3 projects to accelerate Klickl’s growth and ecosystem development in the global fintech industry.

More than 20 years of software architecture research and development and team management experience in the Internet finance industry, focusing on in-depth research in finance, blockchain, big data, Internet of Things and other technical fields, once led a number of medium and large Internet finance projects. conducted research on blockchain virtual currency exchange, and successfully launched more than ten blockchain related applications and allied exchange products.

More than 10 years of management experience in well-known enterprises, served as the department head of listed real estate company, the assistant general manager and human resources director of Internet fintech company.

Experienced COO focusing on human resources management, corporate operations, corporate strategic planning.

As Head of Web3 Financial Services at Klickl, Shawn is leading the charge in revolutionizing digital finance by bridging traditional banking with the decentralized economy. With extensive experience in cross-border payments, blockchain innovations, and digital asset solutions, he plays a pivotal role in shaping Klickl’s Web3 banking infrastructure.

Shawn has a proven track record of launching first-to-market fintech solutions across APAC, building high-value partnerships with financial institutions, payment providers, and enterprise clients. His expertise spans crypto payments, DeFi solutions, tokenized assets, and regulatory compliance, making him a key architect in Klickl’s mission to redefine global financial services.

At Klickl, Shawn is dedicated to expanding Web3 adoption, enhancing blockchain-based payment infrastructure, and driving seamless financial transactions across borders. His strategic vision and deep industry knowledge position him as a leader in the evolution of decentralized finance.

Alihan Ekesan is Klickl’s Head of Payments, leading the company’s strategy and operations across global fiat and crypto payment rails. With over a decade of experience in the FinTech industry, Alihan specializes in building cross-border payment solutions, transaction monitoring frameworks, and merchant acquiring models.

Before joining Klickl, Alihan held leadership roles in payment companies and financial institutions such as Coda Payments and Kucoin Exchange, where he helped launch innovative payout and pay-in products, expand market reach, and ensure compliance with complex international regulations. He holds an MBA from IE Business School and an LLM in Business Law from Fudan University, reflecting his passion for bridging technology, finance, and international markets.

At Klickl, Alihan is focused on driving scalable payment infrastructure, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering seamless, secure payment experiences for both traditional and digital asset ecosystems.

Over 15+ years of enterprise grade software technology consulting background covering areas of governance ,risk, compliance ,internal audits ,blockchain analytics and know your business/ transaction solutions in the web2 and web3 space.

George has also been leading various partner ecosystem development roles while he was serving various MNCs while in Singapore , Australia ,Middle East and through his solution consulting skills been provisioning technology platforms to bring in operational efficiency and effectiveness for large financial institutions ,governments and regulators in Asia.

Mandy holds Bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University, and Master's degree from City, University of London - Bayes Business School. She possesses 2 years experience in enterprise landing services in the Middle East, specializing in investment due diligence, special license/permit applications, and providing legal services for companies in the financial technology and logistics industries. Previously worked as an investment analyst at a risk investment firm on Baker Street in London, and has relevant management experience at the claims department of the headquarters of China Peoples Insurance Company,a central state-owned enterprise.

Before joining Klickl, Dermot held senior leadership roles at global institutions including JP Morgan, UBS, Dresdner Kleinwort, and Nomura, where he led emerging markets strategy, capital markets, and cross-border finance across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

He later founded Lapwing Advisers in London and served as a key executive at Royal Privilege Group in Abu Dhabi, focusing on regulated investment and international strategic partnerships.

At Klickl, Dermot leads the UAE office, advancing our mission to build compliant Web3 infrastructure and institutional connectivity across the region. His global perspective and deep regulatory insight contribute to Klickl’s continued leadership in digital finance.

Tunde Olayinka is a serial Global Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO with several decades of experience in core banking, regulatory compliance and financial crime control, payments services and compliance consulting across various financial institution groups ranging from Authorised Payment Institutions, E Money Institutions and Challenger Banks in UK, Europe, Asia and African markets. A law expert with various law degrees as well as a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance from the International Compliance Association (ICA). A Fellow of the ICA.