Changing the Cost of Trust
At Concordium, trust begins with our people. Meet the bright minds dedicated to building a secure, privacy-preserving and accountable future — where integrity and technology intersect.
A Vision of Unity and Trust
At Concordium, our name is more than just a label—it’s a philosophy. Rooted in Latin, "Concordium" embodies the essence of unity, trust, and cooperation. Derived from Concordia (harmony, agreement, and peace) and -ium (a place or institution), Concordium represents a secure and collaborative space where technology meets integrity.
True to its etymology — ‘con’ (together) and ‘cor, cordis’ (heart) — our mission is to unite people, businesses, and technology in a seamless, trustworthy ecosystem where cutting-edge solutions ensure security, privacy, accountability, and trust at the core.
Founding of Concordium
Concordium is established to redefine the industry with decentralization at its core. Its vision emphasizes integrating identity at the protocol level to ensure compliance and transparency without compromising Web3 principles.
Whitepaper Released
The release of its whitepaper introduces a revolutionary approach to blockchain. It outlines a groundbreaking model where decentralized identity is embedded directly into the protocol, enabling secure and compliant interactions.
Testnet Launch
The Testnet launch showcases innovative integration of Zero-Knowledge Proofs, enabling private, efficient, and secure identity verification. Users can prove compliance without revealing unnecessary personal details, setting new standards in blockchain privacy.
Mainnet Goes Live
The Mainnet goes live as the first blockchain with built-in identity verification at the protocol level. This development establishes a strong foundation for trust and accountability within decentralized ecosystems.
Wallet Introduction
A user-centric wallet is introduced, providing seamless engagement with the blockchain. Integrated identity features empower secure staking, transactions, and participation in the expanding Web3 ecosystem.
Collaborations
Collaborations with global technology leaders highlight the platform’s role in enterprise applications. These partnerships demonstrate the value of combining decentralization with compliance to solve real-world challenges.
100K accounts
With a growing global user base, the blockchain ecosystem continues to support secure, scalable, and trusted decentralized applications, driving innovation across industries.
Payments Focus
Concordium shifted its focus to revolutionizing finance and payments. With advanced ID verification and a built-in ID layer, it enables secure, trust-based financial interactions and supports stablecoin issuers in unlocking real-world use cases while preserving privacy and accountability.
Meet the Leadership
At the heart of Concordium is a team of visionaries dedicated to building a secure, trustworthy digital future.
Foundation Board
Lars Seier Christensen
Founder & Chairman
Renowned entrepreneur with a long-standing career in finance and technology.
Simone Monnerat
Attorney-at-Law, Memo.Law
Legal expert specializing in civil and commercial law.
Ueli Maurer
Professor, ETH Zurich
Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and a leading expert in cryptography.
Nibras Stiebar-Bang
Digital Leader
Seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in technology.
Executive Management Group
Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki
CEO
Seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of experience in digital assets, investments, and data security.
Peter Marirosans
Chief Technology Officer
An accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in blockchain innovation and IT.
Jørgen Hauglund
Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned C-level Executive driving financial excellence and business growth.
Varun Kabra
Chief Growth Officer
A transformative business leader with over 20 years of leadership experience in Tech, Privacy, Blockchains, Financial services & Media.
Mike Milner
Chief Commercial Officer
Seasoned executive with extensive experience in revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and financial innovation.
Arvind Siva
Chief Operating Officer
Extensive leadership experience in various roles requiring corporate strategy and operational execution within the blockchain and traditional finance space.
Advisors
Michael Jackson
Former Skype COO
Renowned entrepreneur with a long-standing career in finance and technology.
Hans-Ole Jochumsen
Former Vice-Chair of NASDAQ
Financial industry leader with extensive experience in banking and capital markets.
Jesper Buus Nielsen
Professor, COBRA
Professor of Computer Science at Aarhus University, specializing in cryptography and distributed systems.
Ivan Damgård
Professor, COBRA
Professor of Computer Science at Aarhus University, renowned for his contributions to cryptography.
Roger Wattenhofer
Professor, ETH Zurich
Professor at ETH Zurich's Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.
Peter Klein
EVP, Global Strategy
Ex-Mastercard EVP with deep expertise in payments, financial strategy, and blockchain.
Bas Spitters
Associate Professor, COBRA
Associate Professor at Aarhus University and a member of the COBRA center.