Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, April 2024 – Shiraz Sonday has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer at Guardtime. With this position, Shiraz is poised to strengthen Guardtime’s operational capabilities and expand its influence in the blockchain and tokenization sectors.
Shiraz brings a robust background in blockchain and fintech, previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer at a Confidential Crypto Exchange, from April 2022 to May 2024, where he was instrumental in developing a blockchain payments ecosystem, incorporating crypto exchange and stablecoin solutions. His leadership in these roles emphasized innovation in financial operations and mobile payments, contributing significantly to business growth and strategic development.
Prior to this role, Shiraz was the Chief Operating Officer at Coindirect, where from January 2020 to January 2022, he successfully transformed the retail crypto exchange into a B2B crypto banking ecosystem. This initiative included expanding services to include cross-border remittance and crypto merchant payment gateway services, which significantly enhanced the company’s profitability and market presence.
Before joining Coindirect, Shiraz was the CEO of TechToPay, from April 2018 to December 2019, where he developed a global payment service platform that optimized merchant payment acceptance internationally. His strategic leadership in operations management and financial services was pivotal in enhancing the company’s technological capabilities and customer service delivery.
Shiraz also had a notable tenure at Payment Cloud Technologies (later acquired by OMNIO), serving as the Director of Operations from January 2016 to January 2017. Here, he played a crucial role in launching a Banking-as-a-Service platform, which significantly impacted digital banking and embedded financial services.
About Guardtime: Guardtime is renowned for its advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on creating reliable digital systems that secure and validate information. The company’s commitment to innovation is evident in its contributions to blockchain applications and protocols, with a vision that encompasses the tokenization of physical, digital, and financial assets across various industries. Under Shiraz’s operational leadership, Guardtime is set to further its mission in integrating blockchain technology into real-world applications, ensuring both security and efficiency.
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