Mercedes Nieto

Having operated in executive management roles within traditional finance and the digital asset industry, I bring both regulatory credibility and practical operational experience in highly complex and fast-evolving environments.What makes me a strong advisor and board member is my ability to bridge traditionally separate worlds: legal and commercial strategy, innovation and regulation, entrepreneurial speed and institutional governance. I combine hands-on leadership experience with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset and an international perspective shaped by working across regulated financial markets and digital assets.

In addition, I bring a strong international network enabling me to connect companies with the right stakeholders, opportunities and strategic perspectives. I am particularly valuable to companies navigating transformation, regulatory scaling, institutionalization, international expansion or increased scrutiny from regulators, investors and partners. I help organizations build trust, strengthen governance frameworks, manage risk intelligently and position governance as a strategic enabler rather than a purely defensive function.

Companies that benefit most from my expertise include:
- Crypto and digital asset firms scaling into institutional or regulated markets
- Traditional financial institutions building digital asset capabilities
- FinTechs and financial institutions undergoing regulatory transformation
- Growth-stage companies preparing for licensing, fundraising or international expansion
- Boards seeking stronger governance, risk and compliance expertise
- Organizations operating in highly regulated or reputation-sensitive environments

Beyond technical expertise, I bring strong stakeholder management skills, executive judgment under pressure and the ability to communicate effectively with regulators, boards as well as investors.