Gemini has welcomed Claudio Bedino as their new Head of Consumer Growth for Europe; a key appointment in their expansion into the continent.
With over two decades of experience in the financial and technology sectors, Claudio brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Most recently, he served as the General Manager for Italy and Southeast Europe at N26, where he was responsible for driving growth and overseeing strategic relationships in the key markets.
Before his tenure at N26, Claudio co-founded Oval Money, a fintech based in the UK and Italy, where he served as Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer. Oval Money, provided innovative solutions in payments, savings, and investments, and grew to serve over 400,000 customers. In 2012, he founded Starteed, a pioneering crowdfunding startup that assisted the development of many Italian and European platforms, whilst also supporting the Italian government in creating their equity crowdfunding regulatory framework.
“I’m thrilled to join the Gemini team and leverage my background in fintech innovation and regulatory frameworks to propel Gemini’s expansion across Europe,” said Claudio Bedino. “The recent passing of the MiCA framework has the potential to revolutionise the European crypto space, presenting Gemini with an opportunity to be at the forefront of the industry as we enhance user engagement and broaden our services in strategic European markets.”
Based in Italy, Claudio will be instrumental in advancing the presence of Gemini in Italy and wider Europe.