Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

• As CEO of Liminal Custody, Amir leads enterprise transformation efforts for FSRA- and VARA-regulated entities, focusing on operational excellence, compliance with global regulatory standards, and sustainable growth across top and bottom lines. He has implemented strategic frameworks to scale digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure businesses while expanding market presence in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. Amir has also established governance structures, built high-performing teams, and driven the company’s rapid growth in a competitive and highly regulated sector.

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

• As Licensed Director and the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of Liminal’s FSRA-regulated entity, First Answer Middle East in ADGM, Amir led the charge in upholding regulatory compliance and achieving operational excellence. He was instrumental in overseeing the day-to-day management of regulated activities, ensuring full alignment with FSRA rules, AML/CFT frameworks, and risk management obligations. Amir took ownership of implementing effective systems and controls, delegating clear responsibilities, and embedding a compliance-first culture that positioned the company as a trusted financial services provider.

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

• As Executive Director and the founding General Manager (GM) of Liminal’s VARA-regulated entity (pending VARA approval), First Answer Custody FZE in Dubai, Amir led the organization’s strategic alignment with VARA’s compliance framework and governance standards. He was responsible for the day-to-day oversight of regulated activities, ensuring adherence to risk management protocols, client asset safeguarding requirements, and anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) obligations. Amir established robust internal controls, supervised key functions, and championed a compliance-driven culture that positioned the company for regulatory approval and operational readiness in Dubai’s evolving virtual asset ecosystem.

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

• As Licensed Director and CEO Amir led the establishment of First Answer Middle East Limited (Liminal’s ADGM-regulated entity with full FSP) and First Answer Custody FZE (Liminal’s VARA-regulated entity with IA), driving governance and operational frameworks to meet regulatory excellence. Amir also spearheaded market expansion strategies, ensured compliance with evolving digital asset regulations, and optimized enterprise operations. Under his leadership, First Answer entities positioned themselves at the forefront of regulated digital asset custody and financial services.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• As Chairman, Amir provided strategic direction and board level stewardship across Securrency Capital’s full lifecycle, before, during, and after its acquisition by Copper.co. He shaped governance architecture, elevated risk and compliance standards, and ensured alignment between shareholder expectations, executive delivery, and regulatory mandates. Amir also recruited, structured, and chaired both the board and advisory board, assembling leadership capable of guiding transformation, institutional maturity, and growth.
• He oversaw long term capital planning, performance oversight, succession planning, and multiyear strategic execution, while chairing the board through enterprise change and integration. Under his chairmanship, Securrency Capital, later rebranded Copper Securities, strengthened its institutional positioning, regulatory credibility, and market relevance, emerging as a trusted leader in digital financial services.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• As founding CEO, Amir led Securrency Capital through its acquisition by Copper.co, driving corporate strategy, commercial execution, and enterprise transformation. He oversaw negotiations, due diligence, regulatory engagement, and the full integration process, positioning the business for scalability and institutional adoption.
• He designed and launched regulated digital asset platforms that became industry benchmarks for compliance, efficiency, and market integrity. Amir delivered market shaping innovations, including round the clock tokenization and multi asset trading, while expanding international reach through strategic alliances, institutional partnerships, and direct market entry. Under his leadership, Securrency Capital built a portfolio exceeding two hundred fifty clients and established strategic pipelines that enabled scale, recurring revenues, and sustainable growth.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• As Senior Executive Officer (SEO), Amir held statutory accountability under FSRA regulations for supervising and controlling Securrency Capital’s licensed activities. He built the regulated business from inception, leading the full lifecycle from Initial Permission Application (In-principle approval) through Financial Services Permission (FSP) approval, and into operational activation and regulatory supervision.
• He designed and enforced governance frameworks, oversight mechanisms, reporting structures, and systems of control that elevated the firm to institutional grade readiness. Amir led regulatory engagement, ensured attestation and supervisory compliance, and embedded a culture of disciplined execution aligned with FSRA expectations. Under his leadership, Securrency Capital matured into a trusted and well governed entity, contributing materially to the strategic value that supported its acquisition by Copper.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2020 · 7 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• As Head of Global Markets, Amir drove operational excellence by achieving 99% trading automation and expanding access to 250 global exchanges. He scaled the team fivefold, negotiated cost reductions of 50%-80% with global brokerage firms, and integrated multi-asset class trading into Bloomberg systems, earning industry recognition. His leadership positioned the bank as a market leader in capital markets and trading innovation.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 · 5 yrs · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Amir led global trading operations, overseeing equities, fixed income, and FX portfolios with a focus on minimizing errors and enhancing execution speed. He launched the bank’s first automated asset management and trading platform, streamlining operations and improving performance visibility. Amir also introduced the first Investment Advisory offering, bridging gaps in service delivery and aligning the bank’s offerings with client needs.