Easy Crypto Appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham To Its Global Board
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- 10 May 2023
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Easy Crypto, a New Zealand-based cryptocurrency platform, has announced the appointment of Khoa Dang (Mitchell) Pham to its board. Mitchell has over two decades of experience in using technology for the betterment of society, working towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future. He was recently appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his services to the technology sector and New Zealand-Asia relations. Mitchell joins the startup's 80% female board, known for challenging stereotypes in the crypto industry.
Janine Grainger, the co-founder and CEO of Easy Crypto, believes that Mitchell's appointment comes at a strategic time for the company's global expansion. Easy Crypto's vision is to make cryptocurrency accessible for everyone, and the startup is committed to a user-centric approach that simplifies the crypto experience. According to Janine, "people cannot be what they cannot see." Therefore, the company's board is inclusive, with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
Janine further stated that Mitchell was an obvious choice for Easy Crypto due to his experience in international operations and strategy development for scalability, growth, and expansion. He also has an ability to ensure that company performance remains in-step with organization purpose, which the startup has long admired.
Easy Crypto has transacted over NZD$2.2 billion in total sales to date and has offices in New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The team consistently receives praise for their excellence in customer support, education, and transparency, with a Trustpilot rating of 4.7.
Other members of the board include Heather Gadonniex, Ngaio Merrick, Caroline Williams, and Nawaz Ahmed as Board Observer. Heather is an ex-Silicon Valley growth-oriented operator, advisor, and independent board member passionate about bringing world-changing technologies to market and scaling impact. Ngaio is the Managing Partner of Nuance Connected Capital, New Zealand's only female-led deep tech VC fund. Caroline has a strong legal and regulatory background, having held executive roles in large companies across several highly regulated industries. Nawaz is an avid angel investor, serial crypto entrepreneur, and General Partner of GD1’s Web3 Fund.
Mitchell, who has made international headlines in recent years for working with a team of Kiwi FinTech and Blockchain experts in Asia to establish the world's first blockchain-based review site, attended the startup's recent Board meeting in Auckland. He expressed his admiration for the team's relentless focus on making crypto more accessible and the future of finance more equitable.
Janine is also a finalist for the 'IBM Most Inspiring Individual Award' at the Hi-tech Awards for 2023 for her work on fostering a secure, accessible crypto environment for global consumers. Easy Crypto is also in the running for the 'Kiwibank Hi-Tech Innovative Services Award.'
