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We are actively seeking people from all functions who have a passion for what we are building.

If you would like to join us on this journey, email work@defactor.com or contact us below.

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Team

Pete Townsend

Board Member | Governance

Early-stage startup investor, advisor and non-executive director. Invests in and accelerates web3 startups through Techstars. Experienced at the enterprise level with companies such as Coinbase, BNP Paribas, and Fidelity Investments and at the startup level as an advisor to 30+ ventures across Europe and the US.

Stephen Browne

Board Member | Community & Governance

Stephen, an experienced legal professional and entrepreneur, brings his passion for blockchain to Defactor. His background as a barrister in Ireland and General Counsel for Hong Kong’s first unicorn, along with co-founding Sors Digital Assets, a Web 3.0 financial services platform for digital assets, gives him expertise in regulated services such as Security Token Offerings and digital wallets. Stephen’s extensive business network in Asia and globally strengthens Defactor’s reach and fosters valuable partnerships. He holds distinguished degrees from Trinity College Dublin, King’s Inns Dublin, and a certificate from University College Dublin, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and excellence.

Ernesto Vila

Board Member | Business Development

Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the Global Logistics industry. Skilled in Distribution Logistics, Freight Transportation, Ocean Transportation, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Strong business development professional graduated from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on Blockchain.

Sharif Bouktila

Board Member | Technology & Innovation

Passionate about blockchain and the Web3 ecosystem, with a wealth of experience in starting and scaling technology projects. Committed to simplifying complex concepts and empowering individuals and businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. A co-founder of Defactor and excited and passionate to be part of an innovative organisation dedicated to providing high-quality products and support to the community.

Irina Shkurko

Board Advisor | Finance

Irina supports our projects with financial control, budgeting, and financial and risk modelling. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

Anastasia Nizhegorodtceva

Business Development

Anastasia is a technology admirer that has lived in 4 countries and is now based in Hong Kong. Passionate about sustainability, startup growth and digital transformation in financial markets, she puts all her efforts towards harnessing the power of technology to transform people's lives.

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Ambassadors

Kelroy James

Ambassador | UK

A Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Management professional with extensive expertise in successfully delivering organisational change, building quality working relationships with key customers and adept at working effectively to achieve goals both as a cross-functional team member and individual contributor.

Inês Bragança Gaspar

Ambassador | Lisbon Portugal

Associate Lawyer, based in Portugal, specializing in Web3, Blockchain and Cryptoassets, currently working in the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) department of an international law firm. Legal, strategic, regulatory and compliance advisor to tech companies, mostly on the Web3 space. Freelance writer and independent researcher about DeFi, tokenization of real-world assets and decentralized justice and arbitration.

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