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Venkatesh Krishna Murthy

Venkatesh Krishna Murthy

Chief Executive Officer
London

Summary

Highly accomplished finance executive with a proven track record of success in banking, commodities trading, remittance, and fintech sectors. Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, private equity, valuation, and strategic planning. Extensive experience in listing and trading on crypto exchanges and forex markets. Recognized as a thought leader in emerging technologies, with insights shared at prestigious forums including the London Stock Exchange. Adept at navigating complex market dynamics and driving innovation to achieve remarkable results. Committed to delivering excellence and driving growth in dynamic and competitive environments. Ready to leverage skills and experience to drive success as a CEO in the global remittance industry.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

SPACE-iZ
London
04.2020 - Current
  • Founded and led SPACE-iZ, a decentralized economic system offering equitable services powered by blockchain technology, including wallet solutions.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

Strategic Advisor

ECOMI / ORBIS Blockchain Technologies Ltd
London
12.2017 - Current
  • Advised Ecomi on strategic initiatives, including the execution of Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) to raise capital for blockchain projects.
  • Provided strategic guidance and advisory services to ECOMI, a prominent blockchain technology company.
  • Contributed to the growth and success of VEVE COLLECTIBLES, a leading digital collectibles platform.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.

Investor Relations and Strategic Alliances

SYNC.money
London
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed investor relations and strategic alliances at SYNC.money, a company specializing in card services and financial products.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.

Blockchain Advisor

Find.Exchange
London
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided advisory services to Find.Exchange, focusing on optimizing remittance processes and achieving the best exchange rates for customers.
  • Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
  • Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
  • Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.

VP Strategic Partnerships

Cashaa
London
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Led strategic partnerships and initiatives at Cashaa, a fintech company specializing in remittance and bank accounts.
  • Oversaw Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and raised funds for the company's expansion into the remittance market.
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for JPMorgan Chase, gaining insight into banking and financial services.
  • Collected and managed diverse set of partners to meet operational and funding goals.
  • Coordinated logistics and established structure for partnership programs.
  • Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
  • Created and implemented comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategies prospects, supporters and volunteers.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Commodities Settlements Manager

EClerx (Morgan Stanley)
Mumbai
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed commodities settlements processes at Morgan Stanley, gaining valuable experience in commodities trading and financial operations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.

IVR, Assistant System Engineer

TCS (JPMorgan Chase & Co.)
Bangalore
12.2009 - 05.2011
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for JPMorgan Chase, gaining insight into banking and financial services.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Spearheaded compliance efforts and developed best practices to drive continual process improvements.
  • Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
  • Configured, tested and maintained network equipment to achieve maximum performance.
  • Managed key information technology and compliance programs for proactive risk management.
  • Configured, installed, and upgraded SQL databases.

Education

Supply Chain Management - Bloomberg Terminal & Innovative Business

Anglia Ruskin University
London, United Kingdom
02.2016 - 07.2018

MBA - Finance And Operations

Amity University
Delhi
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering - Dual Degree

Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

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Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

SPACE-iZ
04.2020 - Current

Investor Relations and Strategic Alliances

SYNC.money
02.2018 - 03.2020

Blockchain Advisor

Find.Exchange
02.2018 - 08.2018

Strategic Advisor

ECOMI / ORBIS Blockchain Technologies Ltd
12.2017 - Current

VP Strategic Partnerships

Cashaa
05.2017 - 07.2018

Supply Chain Management - Bloomberg Terminal & Innovative Business

Anglia Ruskin University
02.2016 - 07.2018

Commodities Settlements Manager

EClerx (Morgan Stanley)
01.2015 - 09.2016

IVR, Assistant System Engineer

TCS (JPMorgan Chase & Co.)
12.2009 - 05.2011

MBA - Finance And Operations

Amity University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering - Dual Degree

Vellore Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

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