Behind Concordium

About

Skilled professionals and a visionary foundation paving the road to a safer tomorrow with blockchain technology.

Empowerment to individuals and businesses

Creating a safer digital world by empowering individuals and industries to harness the potential of blockchain

Concordium aims to empower individuals and businesses to navigate Web3 confidently by providing a science-backed, environmentally responsible Layer1 blockchain that enables verifiable self-sovereign data ownership and secure transactions at low cost.

With Concordium, users can harness the power of blockchain technology responsibly while fostering trust in the digital world. This is due to our commitment to transparency, sustainability, compliance, privacy, and safety.

“The best researchers in the world are sitting right here at Aarhus University. It is unique that all the right people with the right competencies are gathered at one department, and they create a solid scientific foundation for the Concordium Blockchain Research Center”

Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman & Co-Founder Concordium.

Talented and experienced professionals

The Team

High-level expertise and proven past performance is demonstrated across every department of Concordium, creating a company centred around passion and excellence.

Foundation Board

Founder & Chairman
Lars Seier Christensen
Lars Seier Christensen
Founder & Chairman

Lars Seier Christensen is a renowned entrepreneur and business leader with a long-standing career in finance and technology.

Before founding Concordium, Lars co-founded Saxo Bank, where he served as CEO for over two decades, transforming it into a global leader in online trading and financial services. 

Lars has also been involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures and holds significant experience in scaling businesses in the financial and technology sectors.

Former CFO
Ian Zhang
Ian Zhang
Former CFO
Attorney-at-Law, Memo.Law
Simone Monnerat
Simone Monnerat
Attorney-at-Law, Memo.Law
Professor, ETH Zurich
Ueli Maurer
Ueli Maurer
Professor, ETH Zurich

Executive Management Group

CEO
Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki
Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki
CEO

Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki is a seasoned executive with nearly two decades of experience in digital assets, investments, and data security. 

Boris is  a Founding Partner and former CCO at Copper, a leading digital asset custodian, where he  was instrumental in developing Copper's institutional digital asset infrastructure, including custody, collateral management and prime services. 

Prior to Copper, Boris served as a Director at Ansarada, focusing on corporate information management for deals, risk and compliance.

Chief Financial Officer
Jørgen Hauglund
Jørgen Hauglund
Chief Financial Officer

CFO at Concordium, Jørgen brings over vast experience as a C-level Executive and a track record of note in driving financial excellence and business growth. Having started his career in Mærsk, Jørgen has held previous positions as Managing Director at ISS Finans, Senior VP at Sydbank, Deputy CEO at Investea and Head of Institutional Business at Saxo Bank. At Concordium, Jørgen leverages his understanding of the Blockchain and Crypto industry, recognizing its game-changing potential: Jørgen’s expertise is instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategies and positioning it for ongoing success amidst an ever-evolving landscape.

Chief Growth Officer
Varun Kabra
Varun Kabra
Chief Growth Officer

Varun Kabra is a transformative business leader with over 20 years of leadership experience across multiple industries including Tech, Privacy, Blockchains, Financial services & Media. 

He has led large-scale teams both at mission driven organisations including at Google, YouTube, Revolut, Proton as well as renowned Web3 projects like Tezos & Nym. 

Varun is widely recognised for his innovative thinking and the leadership in tech and marketing, and beyond his executive roles, he is also an active advisor to various VCs and start-ups in the technology space alongside serving as in non-executive capacity on various boards.

Chief Commercial Officer
Mike Milner
Mike Milner
Chief Commercial Officer

Mike Milner is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and financial innovation. As Chief Commercial Officer at Concordium, he brings a wealth of expertise in scaling commercial operations and driving adoption in the blockchain space.

Before joining Concordium, Mike served as Global Head of Revenue at Copper | Building the institutional standard for digital assets , where he played a pivotal role in shaping Copper’s market-leading institutional digital asset infrastructure, including custody and prime services. His leadership contributed significantly to the company’s rapid growth and establishment as a trusted name in the digital asset ecosystem.

In addition to his professional roles, Mike is an active angel investor and advisor, supporting early-stage startups across sectors like quantum computing, AI, and Web3.

Chief Technical Officer
Peter Marirosans
Peter Marirosans
Chief Technical Officer

Peter Marirosans is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in blockchain innovation and IT infrastructure.

Before joining Concordium, Peter was CTO at Quant, where he played a key role in scaling technology operations and led major projects like Quant X – Interchange and integrations with the Bank of England.

Prior to this he was the CTO of Mayfourth Holdings where he directed business operations, translating complex operational needs into efficient, high-performing systems. 

Management

Site Reliability Engineer Manager
Felice Dibattista
Felice Dibattista
Site Reliability Engineer Manager

Felice Dibattista is the Site Reliability Engineer Manager at Concordium, helping to provision stable and secure infrastructure for services supporting blockchain products and internal systems. Felice has had a long career in the industry, covering various roles in the software development but always focusing his attention on high-availability designs, complex infrastructure processes, and DevOps principles.

Director of Product
Erasmus Hagen
Erasmus Hagen
Director of Product

Director of Product at Concordium, Erasmus Hagen bridges the gap between complex blockchain technologies and practical, user-centric applications. With over a decade of experience in the blockchain space, Erasmus has a proven track record as an entrepreneur, advisor, and product leader: prior to joining Concordium, he served an advisor at Propellor Film Tech Hub and co-founded Coyno, developing a tax bookkeeper for Bitcoin. Founder of a stealth project, Erasmus also served as Head of Product at Pendulum and held various roles at SatoshiPay, where he led the development of a cross-border money transfer app and an innovative 1-click payment mechanism. His expertise lies in translating technical capabilities into tangible products that drive socio-financial innovation and compliance.

Director of Engineering
Simon Damgaard
Simon Damgaard
Director of Engineering

Simon Damgaard is the Director of Engineering at Concordium, where he aligns top-class engineering staff and cutting-edge tech with the operational and strategic goals of Concordium and the broader blockchain community. Simon brings with him 15 years of experience in the software industry. Previously, Simon spent three years as a consultant responsible for implementing software for Northrop Grumman, one of the largest defense contractors in the world. He also worked as a Software Engineer, Project Manager and Engineering Manager in the largest Danish bank, Danske Bank, and was Head of Engineering in Payments for the largest digital wallet in Denmark, Vipps MobilePay.

Head of Commercial
Torben Kaaber
Torben Kaaber
Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial at Concordium, Torben brings over three decades of experience in the financial services sector, championing areas including sales strategy, commercial excellence, leadership and execution. Torben’s career reflects a deep dive into sales and account management, where he has successfully built up numerous portfolios in the institutional space. Having served as Global Chief Commercial Officer at Saxo Bank, Torben brings extensive experience in navigating the intricacies of the financial landscape, with a strong foundation in technology and fintech. Torben’s move towards Concordium Blockchain in 2021 reflects more than a career shift; it signifies a strategic, calculated step into a space where innovation takes center stage.

Head of Partnerships
Conor Ringland
Conor Ringland
Head of Partnerships
Head of Ecosystem
Holger Fischer
Holger Fischer
Head of Ecosystem

Ecosystem Manager at Concordium, Holger combines years of experience in deep tech with a keen focus on implementing AI models into core business functions. Engaged in the crypto space since 2017, Holger has made significant contributions to diverse blockchain ecosystems, with an emphasis on DeFi infrastructure projects. At Concordium, Holger oversees the integration of projects onto the blockchain, aiding with direct integrations and supporting dApps in their on-chain development. Dedicated to identifying and addressing barriers of entry into blockchain ecosystems, Holger brings to light innovative ideas designed to streamline the time-to-market process for dApps, projects, and developers.

HR Business Partner
Anja Wulff Brøgger
Anja Wulff Brøgger
HR Business Partner
Accounting Manager
Julie Simoni
Julie Simoni
Accounting Manager
Head of Marketing
Anne Korsgaard Lauritzen
Anne Korsgaard Lauritzen
Head of Marketing
Tech Lead Manager
Daniel Tschudi
Daniel Tschudi
Tech Lead Manager
Cyber Security Specialist
Jonas Hansen
Jonas Hansen
Cyber Security Specialist

Advisors

Former Skype COO
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Former Skype COO

As Advisor to Concordium, Michael leverages over 40 years of experience in bringing world-changing technologies to millions, with a strong focus on decentralized solutions for a safer world. Having served as the first COO for Skype, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge in high-growth global products, and his extensive involvement in the crypto ecosystem, including his roles as Chairman of Arcario Crypto AS ($ARCA) and Director of Fabric Ventures, reflects a deep belief in the opportunities presented by decentralization. His active engagement at the forefront of crypto, dating back to the beginnings of $BTC, and board memberships in regulated global entities like AXA, Luminor, and Volvo, uniquely position him to advise Concordium on product development, regulatory matters, and the evolving needs of participants in the decentralized revolution.

Former Vice-Chair of NASDAQ and FCSE Chair
Hans-Ole Jochumsen
Hans-Ole Jochumsen
Former Vice-Chair of NASDAQ and FCSE Chair
Professor, COBRA
Jesper Buus Nielsen
Jesper Buus Nielsen
Professor, COBRA
Professor, COBRA
Ivan Damgård
Ivan Damgård
Professor, COBRA
Professor, ETH Zurich
Roger Wattenhofer
Roger Wattenhofer
Professor, ETH Zurich
EVP, Global Strategy and Solutions, Mastercard
Peter Klein
Peter Klein
EVP, Global Strategy and Solutions, Mastercard
Associate Professor, COBRA
Bas Spitters
Bas Spitters
Associate Professor, COBRA

ETH Zurich

The Concordium Foundation is also cooperating with the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich in the field of blockchain technology and in particular delegation and Staking in Proof-of-Stake Blockchains.

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IT University of Copenhagen

IT University of Copenhagen is one of Denmark’s leading universities on IT research and education. Bernardo David, an ITU associate professor, collaborates closely with Concordium on consensus protocols and multiparty computation.

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The Indian Institute of Science

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is India’s leading institution of advanced education and research in sciences and in engineering. IISc is now part of Concordium’ Academic Council, the academic relationship between Concordium and the Indian Institute of Science is led by Chaya Ganesh.

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The highlights

Frequently asked questions

01
What is Concordium?

Concordium is a science-based proof-of-stake blockchain, the first in the world with identification built into the protocol and designed to meet regulatory requirements. See our Chairman of the Foundation, Lars Seier Christensen, describe the vision of Concordium. 

02
What problem is Concordium trying to solve?

Concordium is trying to solve the quadrilemma of scalability, security, decentralization, and regulation. We believe it is necessary to solve for compliance and regulatory requirements in order to unlock trillions of potential business transactions using blockchain.

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What is the dominant use case for your blockchain?

Concordium CCD is a standard blockchain asset directly in Layer-1. Concordium is the only blockchain with ID embedded at its protocol layer. It supports secure transfers and immediate transaction settlement. Concordium Smart Contracts are very versatile and have vast usage capabilities. They can be applied to different sectors and industries, such as IoT, Supply Chain finance, Mobility-as-a-service, as well as tackling interoperability between other platforms and blockchains.

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Has the Concordium network been through a security audit?

Yes. You can read more about it   here and here.

The Concordium Platform is designed to be fast, secure and cost-effective, which is why Concordium and Kudelski Security have been working together to perform threat modeling, code review, and “scenario based” assessment of the underlying code and logic of the Concordium software. The scope of work is split into four categories: Device, Network, Backend and Reverse Engineering.

We are satisfied with the audit returns and positive feedback and will continue to do everything to make Concordium as secure as possible. However, we understand that in the world of security there is never an end to the work that can be done, therefore we ask our community to help us identify potential vulnerabilities by submitting a report or alerting the team and the community on our community channels on Discord or Telegram.

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