Oliver Silvey — CEO
Oliver is a seasoned commercial leader with over two decades of experience spanning traditional finance, fintech, payments, digital assets and blockchain, giving him a unique cross-sector perspective on financial innovation. He has held senior leadership roles in many globally recognised organisations, with a consistent focus on building, scaling, and transforming emerging business lines and innovation-led functions. Oliver has successfully launched new business lines, created and led go-to-market strategies, and driven multi-million dollar revenues across both established and emerging markets. He has built and led high-performing teams globally and delivered commercial success across 100+ countries — with several examples of being the first hire and hand-picked leader trusted to turn strategy into reality and revenue. He currently leads Mastercard’s Crypto & Digital Assets business across 80+ markets and serves on the committee at Toastmasters, helping others develop their communication and leadership skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with expertise in digital assets and business development.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 21 yrs 11 mos
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of experience in finance and fintech.
- Successfully launched multi-million dollar business lines.
- Led high-performing teams across 100+ countries.
Work Experience
Mastercard
Vice President, Blockchain & Digital Assets (5 mos)
Head of Crypto & Key Enablers, Middle East & Eastern Europe (11 mos)
Head of Crypto, EEMEA (2 yrs 5 mos)
Toastmasters International
Executive Committee Member (3 yrs 4 mos)
Huobi Global
Regional Head (General Manager) - Middle East (1 yr)
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Sales Lead, Investment & Digital Solutions, UK & MEA (4 yrs 4 mos)
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
Senior Consultant, Financial Institutions (2 yrs 1 mo)
Royal Bank of Scotland Business
Director, Sales (3 yrs 6 mos)
Banco Santander
Team Lead (2 yrs 5 mos)
Finch, Insurance Brokers
Account Manager (5 yrs 3 mos)
Education
CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
CISI Level 4 Investment at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
CISI Level 4 Financial Planning & Advice at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
CISI Level 4 UK Regulation & Professional Integrity at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
CISI Level 4 Certificate in Paraplanning at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
CISI Level 3 International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management (ICWIM) at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
International Introduction Into Securities and Investments at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
