Herve Francois

About

Hervé Francois is a professional blockchain strategist and investor concentrated on digital asset infrastructure. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of investment banking. Hervé Francois is presently a Partner at Investcorp, a prominent manager and provider of alternative investment products with 50 billion AUM, overseeing the Blockchain fund from the Abu Dhabi office. Quick Facts Full name Hervé Francois Birth 1978, France Nationality French Education MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Wife/Partner Married Net worth Estimated in millions With an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on business, Hervé effectively initiated various digital asset projects from proof of concept to production as CEO, leveraging blockchain technology's potential to unlock widespread value. Hervé Francois - Career Highlights & Events • 2016: Joined ING as Blockchain Program Director. • 2018: Led ING’s Zero-Knowledge Proof projects. • 2019: Promoted the use of blockchain in banking compliance. • 2020: Transitioned to crypto-focused innovation roles. • 2021: Co-founded Liquify to tokenize real-world assets. • 2022: Became an advisor for multiple Web3 initiatives. • 2023: Promoted the adoption of CBDCs and stablecoins. • 2024: Expanded Liquify’s institutional partnerships globally. He also serves as a consultant for several Web3 startups and presents at significant fintech conferences. His contributions influence the development of compliant, institutional-quality blockchain solutions. Useful Links to Connect With Hervé Francois Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/HerveFrancois LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/hervefrancois Liquify website https://www.liquify.com

Awards

• Global Digital Finance2023 - Digital Asset Infrastructure Leader
• Finovate Europe2022 Web3 Visionary Recognition
• Blockworks 2021 - Tokenization Innovator Award
• Forbes Europe2020 - Fintech 50 Europe Nominee
• ING Global2019 - Blockchain Leader in Banking

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