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Get to know the passionate people behind our work

Inspired by the potential of Bitcoin for the UK, our team brings together expertise in Financial Markets, Law, Technology, Tax, Bitcoin Mining, Media, and Academia.

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Susie Violet Ward

CEO AND CO-FOUNDER


Susie Violet Ward is a Financial Analyst with a background in  Accounting with a strong interest in Bitcoin and the environment. She  has authored several research articles on the benefits of Bitcoin Mining  and its advantages for the future of renewable energy.

Freddie New

CHIEF POLICY OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER


Freddie began his career as a lobbyist, moving into law two years  later. He has provided paytech and Bitcoin industry expertise in  submissions to HM Treasury, the FCA, HMRC and to Parliamentary  committees, in connection with his work in the payments sector and as  co-founder of ICDEF, a cryptocurrency research platform.

Cristina Llamas, Ph.D.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 

With over 25 years of professional  experience, she has been a founder, CEO and formerly a Google senior  executive. She has worked as a management consultant in 5 continents and  holds a Ph.D. in aerospace law. Cristina is the co-founder of Women of Bitcoin.

Nick Bowick

CHIEF MINING OFFICER

 

Nick Bowick has worked on some of the UK’s most complex engineering  projects. He understands the importance of applied technology in  real-world systems and sees the potential to leverage Bitcoin to solve  some of the UK’s energy challenges.

Russell Rukin

ENERGY & MINING STRATEGIC ADVISOR


Russell started his career in architecture & design followed with  a freelance career for national and global clients in illustration and  communication. This foundation was useful later in his career as he  taught the next generation of innovators engineering and design. As a  dedicated environmentalist Russell has become a strong bitcoin mining  advocate, which he sees as a perfect partner to help grow the UK’s  renewable energy infrastructure.

Matt Hall

HEAD OF EDUCATION
 

Bringing a wealth of experience in education to the table, Matt is  deeply passionate about introducing the revolutionary potential of  Bitcoin to the next generation. His extensive background in education is  the perfect platform to empower  young minds and help them navigate the  dynamic landscape of digital finance.

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Jennifer Ewing

STRATEGY & MEDIA ADVISOR


 

Jennifer has two decades of experience in emerging and frontier capital markets, where she worked with institutional and family office investors in San Francisco, New York and London at ING Bank, Dresdner, Wood & Company and Cap Connect.

She is also Head of Strategy at The Centre for Digital Assets and Democracy.

Jennifer is a regular TV/radio commentator on US politics and financial liberty for BBC, Talk TV, GB News, Times Radio and Al Jazeera.

Daniel Prince

NETWORKING ADVISOR


 Daniel left the financial industry 4.5 years ago to travel through Asia, Europe and North America with his wife and 4 young children. He is a published author and the host of the ‘Once Bitten’ Podcast with a mission to help educate as many people about bitcoin as possible so that they can gain financial freedom. 

Rachel Geyer

MINING ADVISOR
 

 Rachel is the Chair of the European Bitcoin Energy Association, driving sustainable integration of bitcoin mining into Europe’s energy systems. She is also Vice-President of Terahash, a leading Bitcoin mining service provider, where she advocates for mining’s role in energy efficiency and grid stability. A co-founder of Les Femmes Orange, Rachel promotes Bitcoin education, particularly among women. With international experience across China, Dubai, South Africa, and Germany, Rachel brings a global perspective to her work in the Bitcoin and energy sectors. Her expertise and leadership make her a key voice in advancing Bitcoin’s role in energy innovation. 

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