
Chief Executive Officer
CEFFU
Ian is currently the CEO of Ceffu. He has held numerous senior positions in reputable organisations including Binance, Ant Group and Standard Chartered Bank. The steady progression in his career and the trust placed in him by these organisations support his strong reputation in the industry. Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in risk management oversight, regulatory engagement and strategic planning. In 2025, Ceffu achieved major institutional and regulatory milestones that strengthened its position as a compliant custody and settlement provider in the digital asset ecosystem. The company secured a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling it to offer fully regulated institutional-grade custody services in and from Dubai and reinforcing its role in the Middle East’s evolving digital asset infrastructure. Additionally, Ceffu partnered with OpenEden to launch the first yield-bearing digital asset collateral (cUSDO) on the MirrorRSV settlement platform, allowing institutional clients to earn yield on collateral while retaining deep liquidity access through Binance.
Industry
Custody
Country
UAE