Crypto Unicorn Amber Group Announces Key Appointments to Team

Amber Group, the leading crypto trading and technology firm, today announced key appointments including the appointment of Dimitrios Kavvathas as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Todd Miller and Sotirios Kavvathas as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Americas and Europe, respectively, and the addition of three Managing Directors for Europe.

Dimitrios was previously CEO and Executive Chairman of Nomisma, Chief Investment Officer of Harmony Advisors, and Partner at Goldman Sachs, where he most recently served as Co-Head of Asia Pacific Securities Division Distribution. As CSO, he will assist CEO Michael Wu in formulating and driving Amber Group's global strategy with particular emphasis on client business, licensing footprint, regulatory engagement, and leadership position.

Todd was previously COO for Morgan Stanley's Global Macro business and held other senior positions at notable financial firms such as Chase Manhattan Bank, PricewaterhouseCooper, and UBS. Meanwhile, Sotirios brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in internal audit and risk management, having held leadership positions at high-profile organizations such as BDO, Royal Bank of Scotland, and KPMG. As COO for the Americas and Europe, respectively, Todd and Sotirios will help design and set up regional legal and organization structures, oversee and improve operational efficiency, and spearhead the local implementation of global policies and procedures for the group.

The three Regional Directors who will spearhead Amber Group's regulatory efforts and build institutional relationships in Europe are:

• Francesco Adiliberti - an ex-Goldman Sachs, HSBC Managing Director, former CEO of Nomisma and Swiss Crypto Exchange - brings extensive experience in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance space.

• Olaf Ammermann, a derivatives specialist having worked at tier-one financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and HSBC, with a focus on the intersection of product and business development.

• Sophia Shluger brings investment and analytics expertise, as well as deal-making experience from Goldman Sachs, XP Investments, and Santander Investment Securities.

"We're pleased to have them on board the burgeoning digital asset ecosystem," says Michael Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of Amber Group​. "Their rising interest in crypto coupled with their proven track record in the global financial industry will be tremendous assets as we continue expanding our business."