Ian Putter

Blockchain leader focused on African use cases — Ian Putter has led blockchain and DLT strategy at Standard Bank, evangelised blockchain adoption for financial inclusion, established the Blockchain Research Institute Africa, and worked on operationalising Hedera-based solutions (including a Hedera network node) to address cross-border trade and payments challenges across Africa. blockchainafrica+3

Seasoned finance and accounting executive — Putter has a long career in international banking and finance at Standard Bank, serving in senior finance roles (including Global CFO for Global Markets, legal entity control, treasury audit and Africa finance integration) and holding advanced accounting qualifications and professional training. blockchainafrica+2

Board, governance and compliance experience — In recent years Putter has taken formal governance and compliance roles including a Hedera council board membership, a public-company board appointment (Genius Group) and executive compliance/finance roles at Tokinvest, demonstrating a shift into governance, compliance and tokenisation-focused finance roles. hedera+2

Educator and capacity-builder — Putter has been involved in training and professional development (serving as Training Officer for a CA graduate training programme) and in coordinating research and knowledge-sharing initiatives (BRI Africa) to upskill and create practical blockchain solutions across African markets. blockchainafrica+1