Berlin, Germany, August 19, 2024 — Finoa, the leading European crypto asset custodian and staking provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jörg Howein as Managing Director (subject to BaFin approval) and Chief Product Officer (CPO). In addition, Finoa welcomes Maex Ament to its Supervisory Board.

Dr. Jörg Howein brings a distinguished track record in regulated Fintech to Finoa. He previously served as Member of the Management Board and Chief Product & Platform Officer at the German Fintech unicorn Solaris SE, where he played a pivotal role in developing and launching a broad range of digital banking products, including Solaris Digital Assets. His extensive experience in product management will be instrumental in driving Finoa’s product innovation and expanding its service offerings. Dr. Howein will join the Management Board, working closely with Michael Heinks (Chief GRC Officer) and the two Finoa Co-Founders & Co-CEOs Christopher May and Henrik Gebbing.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jörg to our team,” said Christopher May, Co-CEO of Finoa. “His leadership in product development within a category-defining Fintech and regulated financial services environment makes him ideally suited to guide our product strategy as we continue to provide institutional-grade, secure, and innovative solutions for our clients in the rapidly evolving crypto asset landscape.”

In response to his new role, Dr. Howein stated, “I am honored to join Finoa at such an exciting time in the industry. I look forward to bringing my experience in a leading regulated Fintech organization to a company that is at the forefront of innovation in the crypto asset space. Together, we will continue to drive excellence and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients.”

Joining the Supervisory Board is Maex Ament , a serial entrepreneur from Silicon Valley, Co-Founder of the Fintech unicorn Taulia (acquired by SAP in 2022), and Co-Founder of the crypto protocol Centrifuge. Finoa will benefit from Maex Ament’s wealth of experience in financial technology, crypto and strategic growth.

“Maex’s addition to our Supervisory Board is a testament to Finoa’s commitment to robust governance and strategic oversight,” said Henrik Gebbing, Co-CEO of Finoa. “His insights and experience will be invaluable as we navigate the complexities of the crypto asset market and continue to grow our business internationally.”

With these appointments, Finoa is poised to further strengthen its market leadership in the European Union and beyond - building on a >400% increase in assets and revenue over the last 12 months.

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Founded in 2018 in Berlin/Germany, Finoa is the leading European digital asset custodian and staking provider, enabling institutional access to the ever-growing crypto asset ecosystem. The company’s offering includes custody, staking, and brokerage, with an emphasis on security, regulatory compliance, and white-glove customer service. Finoa's intuitive platform enables its customers to securely store, stake, and manage their assets, making it a trusted partner for institutional investors and crypto companies globally. Finoa is a regulated financial institution under the supervision of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). For more information about Finoa's services, please visit www.finoa.io.