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RecruitBlock

Web3 & Digital Assets Recruitment

Paul Owen of RecruitBlock speaking on a crypto and Web3 talent panel at Zebu Live in London

 

Recruitment

Legal & Compliance | Finance | Growth

 

Executive Search

Board | C-Suite | Leadership

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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.

Featured in:

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

Exchanges | Custody | Trading

 

Stablecoins

Payments | Treasury | Settlement

 

RWA & Tokenisation

DeFi | On-chain Finance | Protocols

 

Institutional Assets

Funds | Banks | Asset Managers

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Published Features

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Web3 and the Future of Creators: Disrupting Traditional Business Models?
BlockTelegraph

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Solving Web3 Scalability: Effective Business Models
BlockTelegraph

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Prediction Markets in Web3: Exploring the Potential
BlockTelegraph

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Evaluating Web3 Business Models: Red Flags & Considerations
BlockTelegraph

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Web3 Governance Tokens: Insights and Examples
BlockTelegraph

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Web3 Interoperability: Advancements and Challenges
BlockTelegraph

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Building Secure DeFi Protocols: Essential Security Practices
BlockTelegraph

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing a Web3 Business Model
BlockTelegraph

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Evaluating DeFi Projects: Key Metrics for Long-Term Viability
BlockTelegraph

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Fostering Innovation: How Leaders Can Build Adaptable Teams
Grit Daily

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What Are Best Practices for Succession Planning?
Best of HR

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How to Build Long-Term Relationships With Candidates: 6 Recruitment Agency Approaches
Recruiting News

RecruitBlock Insights

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  • Stablecoin Compliance Moves Into Execution

    Stablecoin Compliance Moves Into Execution

    US rulemaking is turning stablecoin regulation into operating architecture for issuers, distributors and senior leadership.

  • Stablecoins: Finance Moves Centre Stage

    Stablecoins: Finance Moves Centre Stage

    GENIUS Act implementation is shifting stablecoin competition towards treasury, liquidity and institutional discipline.