Ivars Zukovskis, MBA

“Ivars is a truly an exceptional professional in the field of compliance and regulatory leadership. Ivars has consistently proven himself as an outstanding manager and a beloved figure among his teammates, reflecting his exceptional character and leadership skills. Ivars is an exemplary compliance leader, and has lead operational and regulatory compliance for BitPay in the EU with great aplomb in a constantly changing field. He has been my trusted ally as we've explored and tackled new regulations, registrations, licensure and global expansion. I am a better compliance lead because of our time together. I'm constantly impressed by Ivars' apart proficiency in navigating the intricate nuances of Virtual Asset and Virtual Asset Service Provider regulation--with global experience, overseeing financial institutions in various sectors across multiple jurisdictions such as the US, UK, BVI, Bulgaria, and Luxembourg, is a testament to his versatility and depth of knowledge in compliance matters. In addition to his professional achievements, Ivars is an overall fabulous person. His charisma, positive attitude, and ability to foster strong relationships within teams make him a pleasure to work with. He embodies the qualities of a true leader and mentor. I have no doubt that Ivars will continue to excel in his endeavors, making a significant impact on any organization fortunate enough to have him as a part of their team. I wholeheartedly endorse Ivars as a remarkable compliance leader, thought leader, policy driver, and friend. The sky is the limit for you!”

“Me and Ivars joined bitFlyer Europe almost at the same time back in 2018 at the very beginning of the EU office foundation and at a very challenging time for the company as well. I can say that Ivars had a great role as the Head of compliance back then and as a chief compliance officer later on for the company. Ivars had the experience and skills to drive the compliance department, and he was always managed to balance between the risk and the business, taking the best decisions to protect the business yet sustain the good customer experience, which in my opinion is rare when it comes to the compliance officer's roles. From day one, Ivars was such a fantastic colleague, a team player and a valuable and professional member of the management team at bitFlyer Europe. He was always a pleasure to work with and I could rely on him. He was always treating his team members fairly and with respect in all circumstances. Ivars was also very presentable and such a good image for the company. Ivars always listened to my ideas and recommendations openly and tried to reach the best solutions for both the business and the customers. It was such a great pleasure working with him, and I would highly recommend him for any company that are looking for a highly-skilled CCO.”