Gemini Accelerates European Expansion with New Leadership Team

Mark Jennings and Daniel Slutzkin have now joined Gemini as our new Head of Europe, and Head of UK respectively, bringing a wealth of experience from across digital assets, financial markets, and consumer credit. Vijay Selvam has assumed the role of General Counsel, International and will be based in the UK, which follows the recent appointment of Claudio Bedino as Head of Consumer Growth, Europe. Gemini’s industry-leading European senior management team will propel Gemini’s plans for significant expansion in the region in 2025.

Meet the New Leaders

Mark Jennings, Head of Europe

As CEO of Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken, Mark led the development and execution of innovative strategies for the FCA-authorised crypto derivatives platform, meeting the evolving demands of a global client base.

Previously, Mark served as Chief Operating Officer for Kraken's European operations where he played a pivotal role in establishing and strengthening the company’s regional footprint. He has also held senior leadership roles at TPICAP, Credit Suisse, and Citi, where he led impactful efficiency initiatives and spearheaded scalable growth strategies for institutional clients. Mark’s diverse experience positions him as a critical driver of our European expansion efforts.

Daniel Slutzkin, Head of UK

Daniel has demonstrated an ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results in highly regulated environments. Most recently, he served as Country Manager at UK broker Stake, where he specialised in US-listed equities and ETFs, driving growth and enhancing operations. His experience in guiding a business through the UK regulatory authorisation process will be invaluable as we continue to expand our retail and institutional offerings in the UK and beyond.

Vijay Selvam, General Counsel, International

Vijay has transitioned to General Counsel of our International business, based in London, having joined Gemini earlier this year as General Counsel for APAC. With extensive experience in the financial services industry in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Vijay holds law degrees from Harvard Law School and Oxford University. Prior to joining Gemini, he served as General Counsel of Equonex, the first NASDAQ-listed digital assets firm, and spent over a decade at Goldman Sachs, overseeing structured investment products and capital market transactions. A licensed attorney in New York and a UK Solicitor (non-practicing), Vijay will be instrumental in driving Gemini’s European and UK licensing and regulatory strategy, and upholding our high governance standards in the region.

A Shared Vision for Gemini Europe

“Joining the team at this transformative time is a unique opportunity and shows that Gemini is serious about our commitment to Europe,” said Mark. “The regulatory frameworks in the EU and UK, including MiCA and the FCA’s forthcoming crypto roadmap, signal a new era of sustainable growth for digital assets. Now is an exciting time to spearhead Gemini’s efforts as we scale our presence and influence across the region. As a trusted, innovative and regulation-first platform, Gemini will be instrumental in shaping the future of the crypto industry in Europe.”

Mark, Daniel, Vijay, and Claudio will play a pivotal role in executing our strategy and operations in the region as we take the next step in our mission to unlock the future of financial freedom. Welcome to the team!

Onward and Upward,

Team Gemini