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RecruitBlock

Web3 & Digital Assets Recruitment

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Recruitment across Legal, Compliance, Finance and Growth.

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Executive Search

Board, C-suite and confidential leadership search across digital assets.

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Paul Owen


Fellow Chartered Accountant, ICAEW


Oxford Saïd FinTech Programme

Founder | Executive Search

Paul is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with senior finance and operating leadership experience across FTSE 100 and complex international businesses.

His background spans finance, governance, control and organisational leadership, bringing direct commercial and operating context to executive search.

At RecruitBlock, Paul leads Finance, Governance and Leadership appointments across crypto, Web3 and digital assets.


Penny Sommerfeld


Chartered Member, CIPD


Thomas PPA Psychometric Assessor

Director | Recruitment

Penny is a Chartered Member of the CIPD with experience across recruitment, executive search, HR, consulting and assessment.

Her work spans specialist appointments, leadership build-outs, cross-border hiring and market entry across digital assets, fintech and financial services.

At RecruitBlock, Penny works across Legal & Compliance, Finance, Growth and Leadership appointments in the UK, Europe, the US and international markets.

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  • Wealth & Finance International
  • Merger & Acquisition
  • Coinbound
  • Times of Blockchain
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Exchanges & Infrastructure

Recruitment and executive search for exchanges, brokerages, custodians, trading platforms and market infrastructure.

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Payments & Stablecoins

Recruitment across payments, stablecoins, banking, treasury, custody and digital financial infrastructure.

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DeFi & Tokenisation

Recruitment for DeFi, tokenisation, real-world assets, protocols and blockchain infrastructure businesses.

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Funds & Financial Services

Search for digital asset funds, asset managers, banks, investors and financial services firms entering crypto.

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Published Features

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Web3 and the Future of Creators: Disrupting Traditional Business Models?
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Solving Web3 Scalability: Effective Business Models
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Prediction Markets in Web3: Exploring the Potential
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Evaluating Web3 Business Models: Red Flags & Considerations
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Web3 Governance Tokens: Insights and Examples
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Web3 Interoperability: Advancements and Challenges
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Building Secure DeFi Protocols: Essential Security Practices
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Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing a Web3 Business Model
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Evaluating DeFi Projects: Key Metrics for Long-Term Viability
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Fostering Innovation: How Leaders Can Build Adaptable Teams
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What Are Best Practices for Succession Planning?
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How to Build Long-Term Relationships With Candidates: 6 Recruitment Agency Approaches
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    UK Crypto Policy- A New Leadership Test

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