Example advisor profiles
The people who open doors
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These examples showcase the range of senior professionals available through Boardio's global network — experienced founders, investors, and board members from organizations such as Airbus, Pfizer, Siemens Healthineers, UBS, and Schneider Electric.
Aerospace
Boardio's Aerospace advisors come from senior roles across Airbus, Honeywell Aerospace, Mubadala, EADS, and defence programs such as Leclerc and TP400, as well as emerging companies in electric aviation, drones, and advanced manufacturing. They support aerospace and mobility innovators in commercialization, compliance, fundraising, and global market access.
Ex-Airbus Strategy & BD (18+ yrs)
- Former EADS/Airbus strategy, industrial development, and international BD across ~50 countries
- Mentors in EU/NATO/A&D accelerators; certified EU defence innovation coach (EUDIS)
- Strengths: go-to-market, government relations/MOUs, fundraising, board work
- Domains: Aerospace, Defence, UAM/EVTOL, cyber/AI, dual-use, ESG
Digital & IT Lead in Electric Aircraft
- Head of Digitalization/IT at an electric aircraft OEM
- Former Global VP Cloud Solutions (IoT, AR/remote inspection, BIM) at a global TIC company
- Strengths: digital productization, global rollout, SLA/service catalog design, board governance
- Domains: Aerospace, e-aviation, industrial digital
A&D Manufacturing CEO / AR-VR-AI
- Global CEO background across software/hardware; five-continent footprint
- Board-level adviser on AR/VR/AI and emerging SaaS in A&D manufacturing
- Strengths: org scaling, product/tech strategy, go-to-market in complex tech
- Domains: Aerospace, defence, industrial tech
Defence/Aerospace Legal (Middle East focus)
- 10+ years negotiating A&D contracts with governments and SOEs in KSA/GCC
- Strengths: public procurement, complex contracts, risk/compliance, market entry
- Domains: Defence, aerospace, government sales (B2G)
Airbus Programs / Leclerc; Strategy to GTM
- 12+ years across TP400 (Airbus) and Leclerc programs; later digital/ops leadership
- Advises startups on strategy, product marketing, ops, GTM, fundraising
- Domains: Aerospace, defence, digital industry
Aerospace Engineer + INSEAD MBA; Turnarounds/M&A
- Aerospace engineering (Grandes Écoles) + INSEAD MBA; ex-board member at listed industrial
- Led corporate strategy, turnarounds, and M&A with C-suite/Supervisory Board exposure
- Domains: Aerospace, industrial goods, automotive
A&D International Commercialization
- Ex-Mubadala: closed $100M+ partnerships across A&D value chain; sovereign-level deals
- Strengths: market entry, partner structuring, commercialization at scale
- Domains: Aerospace, defence, climate/industrial innovation
EU Grants & Deep-Tech Consortia (Aero focus)
- 16+ yrs in innovation funding (Horizon Europe/LIFE/EIC) and consortium building
- Background in advanced materials for aerospace; Spain/Mexico network
- Strengths: non-dilutive funding, PMO/governance, technology scouting
Aeronautical Engineer, INED/Investor
- INED mandates in Luxembourg; invests at seed–Series A
- Strengths: IP-heavy tech, space/aerospace, board and investment interface
- Domains: Space, aerospace, automotive/mechanical
Honeywell Aerospace (14 yrs) Process & Certification
- Led software process/quality/certification (Airbus/Boeing/business jets); ran global supplier audits
- Strengths: SDLC in safety-critical, compliance, multi-country engineering teams
- Domains: Aerospace, manufacturing quality, operations
Aviation Maintenance/MRO Director
- Director of Maintenance for multi-type fleets; established Part-145 repair station
- Built electronic signature/compliance workflows; private client MRO consultancy
- Strengths: airworthiness, AOG, ops efficiency, safety systems
Defence M&A / Dual-Use Corporate Finance
- Senior M&A adviser for defence & dual-use tech; 100+ transactions supported
- Strengths: buy/sell-side, due diligence/data rooms, growth/exit planning
- Domains: Defence, aerospace, industrial tech
Princeton Aerospace; OEM & Prime Network
- 30+ yrs across defence/space/cyber; engagements with SAAB, Lockheed, Sikorsky, EADS
- Strengths: navigating military procurement/regulation; negotiation teams
- Domains: Defence aviation, secure comms, space
Former A&D C-Suite / Chairman (mil-tech spinoff)
- 30+ yrs in defence & aerospace leadership; Chairs a military-academy spinoff
- Strengths: governance, strategy, commercialization of defence tech
Zero-Emission Aviation (Hydrogen-Electric)
- Advisor to hydrogen-electric aviation company since founding; CEO adviser
- Strengths: product/market strategy, funding roadmaps, MRO/infrastructure planning
- Background: GE, McKinsey, Big Tech; board roles in finance
Global BD & Strategy (Airbus/Honeywell/Textron/Meggitt)
- Led $10B+ aircraft sales campaigns; P&L, IPO integration, government relations
- Held CMO/VP Strategy roles in Tier-1s; built MRO growth and eVTOL initiatives
- Strengths: enterprise sales, program capture, branding, GTM in regulated markets
Space/Aero + Advanced Materials Industrialization
- Led engineering programs where certification, quality, and speed intersect
- Expertise in cabin materials, bio-based materials meeting aviation regs
- Strengths: prototype-to-scale, Tier-1/OEM networks, pilot programs
Robotics/Autonomy in Regulated Environments
- VP Engineering in next-gen aerospace; NATO program exposure
- Strengths: digital twin architectures, safety-critical integration, pilot structuring
- Domains: Autonomous systems, defence, industrial AI
Defence-Sector Officer + Strategy/M&A (Nordics)
- Ex-naval officer; studies in military strategy/intelligence; defence-sector M&A
- Strengths: Nordic/EU defence ecosystem, growth/expansion strategy, legal/econ
Industrial Procurement & Aerospace Supply
- 35+ yrs industrials; aerospace/automotive/steel procurement leadership
- Strengths: supply chain, sourcing, cost-down, OEM/Tier-1 negotiations
Circular Economy
Boardio's Circular advisors come from sustainability, recycling, materials innovation, and circular business models, combining corporate, entrepreneurial, and policy experience. Their track record includes work with Schneider Electric, SGS, TÜV Rheinland, Vattenfall, and Cleantech Invest.
Biomaterials & Circular Textiles Commercial Leader
- 20+ yrs in biobased materials, leather alternatives, and textile circularity
- GTM, key accounts, and B2B scaling for biomaterials/biofabrics
- Advises startups on commercialization and fundraising
Supply Chain & Packaging Circularity Operator
- Global GTM, logistics, and distribution expertise
- Worked with FMCG leaders and circular beverage-packaging startups
- Designs scalable supply models for reuse/return systems
EU Green Finance & Industrial Decarbonization Navigator
- Board-level experience in MDBs (EU climate policy, CCS/CCU, green funding)
- Builds bridges between tech providers, policymakers, and financiers
- Positions scale-ups for grants, blended finance, and strategic partnerships
Smart Manufacturing & Circular Startup Builder (Board-Level)
- 30+ yrs leadership across industry; co-founded circular/e-mobility ventures
- Industry 4.0 programs: quality, energy, maintenance integration
- Strategy and operational excellence for circular scale-up
Chemicals Circularity & Advanced Materials Strategist (DACH/EU)
- 20+ yrs chemicals B2B; led circular programs at top consultancy
- Advises C-suites on GTM, transformation, and partnerships
- Board roles in climate-tech and materials, EU market access
Corporate Sustainability & CCUS Practitioner (EU/JP)
- Corporate sustainability with CCUS and circular economy focus
- Net-zero roadmaps and cross-border deployment experience
- Supports EU market re-entry and partnerships
Growth Advisor with Circular Economy Portfolio Experience (US/EU)
- Board/operator background across sustainability businesses
- Hands-on with circular economy ventures and scaling
- Supports leadership, GTM, and investor narrative
ESG & Circularity Implementation Leader (GHG/Plastics/Reporting)
- Leads GHG assessment, ESG ratings, and circular metrics
- Bid/tender, contracts, and program delivery at scale
- Designs KPI frameworks for circular business models
Circular Economy Board Governance & Scaling Advisor (EU)
- Governance/risk executive with circular startup mentoring
- AI/ESG background; waste-to-energy and materials ties
- Balances rapid growth with robust controls
Fundraising & Circular Venture Finance Connector (EU/US)
- Family office/VC access; circular IPO experience
- Seed-to-growth investor mapping and outreach
- Supports capital strategy and partnerships
CCU/CO₂-to-CO Commercialization & Partnerships Leader
- 25+ yrs at energy majors; fuels/chemicals market knowledge
- Scales pilot-to-plant; offtake and commercialization
- Global network for industrial decarbonization projects
Private Equity & Circular Industry Investor
- 25+ yrs PE; scaled high-tech industrial companies
- Invested in multiple circular economy plays
- Opens strategic partnerships and M&A pathways
Sustainability Risk & Circular ROI Strategist (ROSI Method)
- 20 yrs integrating circularity into core strategy
- Turns sustainability into measurable financial outcomes
- Regulatory navigation and resilience building
Food & Feed Circular Systems Executive (Global Networks)
- 25+ yrs leadership in food/feed; large-scale alliances
- Startup advisor; WFP innovation ecosystem
- Access to CPG/feed majors and impact investors
Circular Business Lead & Waste Management Scale-Up Advisor
- Decade+ in circular economy and sustainability
- Leads sustainable business programs; strong EU network
- Supports market entry and partnerships in waste valorization
Ocean-Bound Plastics & Recycling Program Advisor
- Experience in plastic-waste interception and recycling
- Designs community-to-supply chain initiatives
- Supports certifications and brand partnerships
Chemicals & CO₂ Capture Commercialization Connector (EU Sites)
- Chemical engineering background; hydrogen/CO₂ capture
- Links startups to chemical clusters and infra operators
- Guides legally sound scale-up and site setup
SaaS & Circular Scale-Up Product/Tech Advisor (B2B Platforms)
- Advises circular scale-ups; invests in cleantech
- Shapes product vision, roadmap, and architecture
- Builds scalable, investor-ready SaaS models
D2C Circular Brand Growth Operator (US/EU)
- Scaled D2C circular brands in beauty/food
- US market entry and partnerships
- Data-driven GTM and community growth
City-Level Circular Ecosystem & Innovation Promoter (EU)
- Built startup hubs and circular programs with public-private partners
- Experience in branding, attraction, and ecosystem growth
- Opens doors to municipalities and civic buyers
Traceability & Circular Data Enabler (Laser/Marking Tech)
- Applies marking/ID for reuse, repair, and returns
- Food & beverage industry network for pilots
- Closes data gaps across product lifecycles
Recommerce & Telco Circularity Board Advisor (UK Market)
- Board/NED at recommerce 'circularity-as-a-service' company
- Telco partnerships; SaaS transition and revenue mix
- Accelerates UK go-to-market and channel deals
Cleantech
Boardio's Cleantech advisors are impact-driven leaders from the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors, combining entrepreneurial and investment experience across Vattenfall, Schneider Electric, TÜV Rheinland, SGS, Lehto Group, and Eagle Filters Group.
Industrial Innovation & Global Commercialization
- 20+ years in scaling industrial deep-tech and innovation globally
- Former strategy partner advising governments and multinationals
- Expert in commercialization, B2B licensing, and ecosystem building
- Supports startups in raising equity, grants, and strategic capital
Global Industrial & Cleantech Expansion
- Specialist in taking breakthrough industrial tech to global markets
- Proven track record in cross-border partnerships and licensing
- Access to global investor and corporate VC networks
- Focus on cleantech, industrial innovation, and advanced manufacturing
Funding & Investor Relations
- Secured €20M+ in equity and non-dilutive capital for deep-tech ventures
- Strong global investor network across EU, US, and Asia
- Expert in valuation strategy, growth capital, and investor storytelling
Corporate Sustainability & Sales Leadership
- Senior executive with 20+ years leading sustainability and tech transformations
- Global P&L leadership (€400M), scaling sales teams across continents
- Deep experience with ESG-driven innovation and corporate partnerships
Energy Storage & Infrastructure Financing
- Founder and CEO roles in battery energy storage and energy asset finance
- Structured investment vehicles for distributed energy projects
- Strong connections with infrastructure funds and project developers
- Advisor to EU on energy and climate finance initiatives
Cleantech Venture Development & Early-Stage Investing
- Two decades of experience in cleantech venture creation and fundraising
- Built and listed early-stage investment companies in the Nordics
- Mentor for accelerators and expert evaluator for EU innovation programs
Global ESG & Dual-Use Technology Advisor
- Board-level advisor across aerospace, ESG, cleantech, and industrial tech
- INSEAD-certified director in sustainability and risk & compliance
- Strong B2B network in corporates, startups, and government ecosystems
Baltic & Nordic Startup Ecosystem Connector
- Active mentor and investor in cleantech and health startups in Baltics
- Deep ties with Nordic innovation and startup ecosystems
- Focus on cross-border funding and market access initiatives
Impact Investment & Renewable Energy Finance
- Experience launching and funding renewable energy startups and IPOs
- Strong relationships with impact and sustainability-focused investors
Digital Services & Circular Innovation
- Advises SaaS startups on scalable product and go-to-market strategy
- Experience across cloud architecture, B2B platforms, and sustainability tech
- Invested in several circular economy and cleantech ventures
Cleantech Entrepreneurship & Startup Mentorship
- Founder and CEO of successful cleantech startups with international exits
- Mentor for impact-driven startups through leading business networks
- Active across ESG and sustainability investor communities
Public Sector & Water Technology
- Background in finance and leadership with strong public sector insight
- Advises on municipal and infrastructure adoption of cleantech solutions
Renewable Energy & Cleantech Investing
- Cleantech investor with experience in wind, water, and energy storage
- Active in Nordic renewable and sustainability ventures
International Go-to-Market & Commercial Growth
- Advisor with multi-industry experience in building international operations
- Focus on commercialization, product strategy, and funding readiness
AI & Smart Energy Innovation
- Former CEO in SaaS and media with experience in smart energy ventures
- Founded and sold cleantech company to a leading European energy group
DefTech
Boardio's DefTech advisors bring deep operational, industrial, and strategic experience from across the defence, aerospace, and security sectors including Airbus, EADS, BAE Systems, Nammo, Saab, Fujitsu, Lockheed Martin, and the Finnish Defence Forces, as well as defence ministries, NATO programs, and EU innovation initiatives.
Autonomous Systems & Digital Twins (Board Advisor)
- Leads product/engineering at safety-critical edge of autonomy
- Hands-on with digital twins, AI workflows, system architectures
- Deep Tier-1 network in defence/aerospace/RF/sensors/manufacturing
Deep-Tech GTM & Industrial B2B
- Commercialization of robotics/automation/AI in enterprise & public sector
- Global C-suite network across energy, infra, and defence
- Pilot design, strategic accounts, EU expansion
Defence M&A, Strategy & Legal (Nordics/EU)
- Senior M&A Advisor at MCF Corporate Finance; 100+ transactions
- Business lawyer & economist; serial entrepreneur & investor
- Specialized processes for Aerospace/Defence/Gov services
US Investor & Media Access
- Runs NY tech events with top law firms; 80+ US VC relationships
- Focus on AI; strong Wall Street & media ties (WSJ/NYT)
- VC/angel access for dual-use ventures
Scale-Up Ops & Industrial SaaS (Aero/Defence)
- VP Engineering in next-gen aerospace; UAVs & AI advisory
- Pilot structuring, certification pathways, manufacturing digitization
- Investor due diligence support for deep-tech
AI/IoT to Revenue at Scale
- Ex-Microsoft/Philips/Qualcomm; shipped first GPT-4 product to millions
- Board-level AI risk & security frameworks for safety-critical buyers
- RaaS pricing & ecosystem/channel design for industrial robotics
VC & Dual-Use Commercialization (EU/US)
- €100M+ raised; board member in 10+ companies
- Energy, industrial robotics, defence analytics, Web3 supply chains
- GTM, ARR scaling, governance & fundraising leadership
Nordic Defence Operations & Industrialization (Global)
- 30 yrs in military industry; factory leadership & lifecycle support
- Offsets, tech transfer, complex procurement (G2G, public)
- Market entry & growth across Nordics, EU, MEA, Asia
Listed Board Veteran (Energy/Retail/Finance) with Defence Focus
- Strategy, M&A, bond financing; innovation & leadership
- Advocates defence consolidation & international partnerships
ESG, Telecom (RF/IoT) & Defence Programs (India/EU)
- 34 yrs C-level across defence/telecom/IT; bids, RFPs, contracts
- Carbon accounting & sustainability reporting in regulated sectors
Defence GTM & Exit Execution
- Scaled B2B SaaS & defence to £37M revenue, led US expansion
- Investor network, board-level fundraising & operating model design
National Security Strategist & Professor
- Digitalization impact on mission outcomes; Finland/UK/EU/US focus
- Boards in security sector; Go-to-market & policy insight
Multi-Industry CEO/MD/CFO; Defence & Secure Comms Ops
- Military service (Army Ranger, UNPROFOR/IFOR); CPO certified
- Advises defence, cybersecurity, fundraising & strategy
Ammunition & Metals Manufacturing (Global BD/CEO/Board)
- Led sales for small-calibre ammo & powders
- CEO/Board roles in naval gun & metallic components manufacturing
EDF Expert & Evaluator (EU Defence Fund)
- Info superiority, cyber/space, energy resilience, force protection
- Disruptive tech, open calls, ethics, and project finance
Asia Gov/VC Access & China SOE Channels
- Links to 96 C-SOEs (USD 30T assets); defence/security/cyber networks
- Supply chain, SGS QC, and financing facilitation
Nordic Defence Leadership → Full-Time Board Advisor
- Deep Nordic/EU defence market expertise
- Go-to-market & commercialization for comms and ISR
Optics/LE Solutions BD (Nordics/ME/APAC)
- Field testing & integration for sniper team systems
- Market studies & Nordic expansion playbooks
NATO DIANA Mentor; Med/Bio/AI to Dual-Use
- Business plans, fundraising, roadmaps for high-potential startups
- Lean/DBS operator; MassChallenge/WILCO/DOT mentor
Ex-Airbus/EADS Global Strategy & BD (50 countries)
- EU/NATO/Defence OEM networks; certified EUDIS coach
- B2G/B2B sales, MOUs, accelerators; board/NED experience
IPO-Proven IT/Services Operator (Europe/US/Asia)
- Scaled from 5 → 1,200 FTE; BPaaS builds for Nokia, Microsoft, Amex, Saab
- Chairman: 5× Gazelle fastest-growing award; $100M+ revenue
Gov/NGO/Enterprise Access
- LBS Founders & Investors Club director
- Introductions & pilots with major institutional buyers
Defence Marketing & Growth Strategy
- International B2B marketing buyer POV; M&A brand/culture playbooks
- Supports Nordic/EU expansion and GTM
National Security/Defence Operator & Board Leader
- Scaled start-up → $600M revenue in 6 years via organic + M&A
- Telco/cybersecurity/defence executive & NED roles
Global HR & Org Design for Defence/Tech
- OD culture change, intl expansion, performance & cost programs
- Board-level HR strategy aligned to growth
Middle East Defence/Aero Legal
- Gov & SOE negotiation; procurement & compliance
UAV & Defence HW/SW Advisor (EU/UK)
- Hardware/Software commercialization; certification pathways
Army Officer → Banking COO → Defence/Tech Investor
- Security, operations, early-stage scaling
Swedish Armed Forces & Supply Chain Leader (Global Ops)
- Strategic/operational advisory; UN/NATO collaboration
- Stakeholder consensus & large-scale programme leadership
Defence Events & Partnerships (30–40 Intl. Conferences/yr)
- Community building; prior healthcare/tyre industries & sports governance
Finnish Defence Forces Advisor (IT/Software Entrepreneur)
- Works with FDF & NATO acquisition processes
- Background in entrepreneurship & software
EdTech
Boardio's Education & Learning advisors span board-level leadership, EdTech entrepreneurship, B2B SaaS growth, and international market entry. They bring hands-on experience in K-12, higher ed, corporate learning, digital content, platforms, and ecosystems across Europe and beyond.
Board-level advisor, learning & workforce development
- Guides EdTech/SaaS firms on international growth, positioning, and GTM
- Brings pan-European network and experience steering leadership through scale
Former CEO / senior exec in education businesses
- Scaled L&D and EdTech operations internationally (DACH focus)
- Deep in corporate training markets and global EdTech ecosystems
Commercial leader for SaaS expansion (Lean-Agile & Design Thinking)
- ~20 years in market expansion and GTM, including EdTech
- Combines growth coaching with organizational scaling
Managing director, global video platform for education (40+ countries)
- Active in European EdTech networks; SaaS scaling & infra leadership
- Drives international market development
EdTech founder with exit; ecosystem builder
- Built and exited a higher-ed startup; launched leading innovation hub
- Advises corporates/investors on startup collaboration
Senior publishing & EdTech executive (digital learning focus)
- Advises universities and corporate learning orgs
- Expert in digital market entry and international expansion
Nordic CEO running a student-scale digital service
- Understands education-system adoption at large user counts
- Experienced in scalable product promotion
Italian EdTech entrepreneur with exit (skills certification platform)
- Strong university and HR/recruitment networks
- B2B SaaS and education partnerships specialist
Tech + org development strategist (learning design & HR innovation)
- Advised multiple EdTechs on platform scale and pedagogy
- Leadership assessment and capability development expertise
ICT & digital innovation leader (IoT and EdTech ventures)
- Large-scale business management and school-based digital rollouts
- Board/investment background across tech
Growth strategist with language-learning market experience (global)
- Led expansion across Europe, Asia, and Australia
- Advises on cross-border scaling, partnerships, localization
Nordic commercial leader (global SaaS, including EdTech)
- Sales, partnerships, and marketing with deep learning-tech insight
- Hands-on GTM in education markets
Entrepreneurial operator (workforce onboarding & training solutions)
- Built digital ventures with large-scale user engagement
- Proven commercial growth and product innovation
EdTech founder (video-based learning to enterprise adoption)
- Tens of thousands of users; enterprise sales playbooks
- SaaS development and adoption in digital learning
C-level growth exec (EdTech & HRTech, DACH emphasis)
- International scaling, partnerships, investor relations
- Experienced across multiple funding stages
HR & DEI leader (17 yrs) with tech/entrepreneurship angle
- Board training and SME/startup mentoring
- Talent and org-transformation expertise for EdTech scaling
Global EdTech operator & fundraiser (multi-continent network)
- Hands-on scaling + expansive institutional/investor links
Global education executive at major tech company
- Serves on EdTech boards; product strategy and market insight
Investor & executive advisor (founder/angel perspective)
- Founded and financed EdTech startups
- Global board and mentoring experience
FinTech
Boardio's FinTech advisors bring decades of experience in financial services, payments, banking, and venture investing, having worked with Deutsche Bank, Macquarie, UBS, SEB, Visa, and Mastercard, as well as numerous growth-stage startups in digital finance, blockchain, and AI-driven analytics.
Banking/Insurance C-Suite & VC Portfolio Leader (PhD CS)
- 10+ yrs C-level in banking/insurance; INED board roles
- Oversaw Allianz US VC portfolio; fintech & biotech exposure
- Capital raising and secondary market access
Cross-Border GTM & Partnerships Operator (UK–Nordics–EU)
- C-level networks in London/Paris/Nordics; enterprise sales
- Accelerates client acquisition and funding conversations
- Flexible retainer + success-based model
Venture Builder for Fintech
- Founded/financed multiple fintechs; Core Angels VC advisor
- Investor access: VCs, family offices, strategics (EU)
- SaaS/AI/fintech scale-up playbooks
Payments & Capital Markets Strategy
- Head of Corporate Planning; portfolio & capital allocation
- Fintech operating experience in payments
- Board governance and performance management
Fintech/Product Strategy & M&A Integrator
- Launched cloud-native SaaS banking; post-merger integrations
- AI/fintech thought leader; NACD certified
- Cross-border deals, regulatory & legal ops
Fintech Legal & UK Market Entry
- Corporate/commercial & M&A; offshore structures
- UK legal sector network; board experience
- Supports internationalisation & contracting
Listed Fintech Audit Chair & PE-Backed Scale-Up CFO (EMEA)
- Board Director/Audit Chair at Frankfurt-listed fintech
- Led multi-country M&A and integrations
- Governance, risk & compliance for regulated SaaS
Fintech COO & SaaS Scale-Up Advisor (Ex-Gartner consultant)
- Strategy, org design, GTM; startup→scale-up
- International expansion and leadership advisory
Fundraising Partner for Tech (>$58M raised; EU/UK/US coverage)
- Biotech/fintech/SaaS/AI rounds from pre-seed to Series B
- Deep VC/family office/PE network
- Investor materials & process management
CBDC & Blockchain Program Seller (R3 Corda/Azure pilot)
- Sold/implemented cloud, analytics, and fintech platforms
- Scaled ops across 14 countries; GTM & partnerships
- Nordics/DACH/BeNeLux enterprise access
Payments & Investor Narrative Operator (Visa alumnus)
- Scaled solutions in payments/fintech with leadership teams
- Angel/family office relationships; fundraising support
- Bridges product strategy and investor relations
Financial Regulation & Policy (ECB/EBA/BaFin engagement)
- 16+ yrs leadership in finance/fintech across EMEA
- Business development & strategic partnerships
- Deals, negotiations, and regulatory advisory
Nordic Banking Product Builder & Fintech Mentor
- 6+ yrs digital services in cooperative banking
- Consumer lending & cards; strong Nordic network
- Mentor at Tenity (SIX Group) accelerator
Fintech/Web3 Scale-Up Board Leader & Media Spokesperson
- Built territories & teams; 20x growth; Series raises
- Crypto, platforms, SaaS; regulator engagement
- Keynote speaker (Money20/20, IFGS, PBW)
Serial Fintech Founder & Fundraiser (£100M+ raised)
- Payments & crypto on/off-ramp; licensing support
- Advisor/NED; ops and capital strategy
- Angel/VC access across UK & US
GRC & Crypto Policy Advisor
- Board Chair for blockchain impact platform
- EU/UK working groups on blockchain regulation
- Cross-border risk & compliance frameworks
Digital Transformation Exec (CFO/CDO/CIO) & Bank Licensing
- Reduced IT costs 25–50%; led agile at scale
- Obtained bank license; committee leadership
- Advises fintechs on ops, risk, and scaling
External CFO for Startups (25+ mandates; Fintech included)
- SaaS reporting + strategic finance (fractional CFO)
- CIA risk professional; fundraising readiness
- Finance ops and KPI discipline for scale-ups
Nordic Consumer Lending & Credit Veteran
- CEO/Country Manager roles across Nordics & CEE
- Strong networks in unsecured online lending & niche banks
- M&A origination with PE/banks across Nordics/Baltics
Angel/Advisor & Fintech Founder – GTM & Fundraising (FI/US)
- Led strategic change at Nokia, Sanoma, OP
- Early-stage concepting, sales & market validation
- FI angel community links (FiBAN)
FMIs & Market Infrastructure Strategist
- 30+ yrs shaping fintech strategy and product
- Global payments & post-trade leadership
- Advises on digital transformation & innovation
Enterprise Fintech Expansion Lead (IBM alumnus)
- Built sales/marketing orgs; global execution
- Deep tech understanding; fintech commercialization
- Board-level growth and investment decisions
Open Banking/Open Finance Fundraising Advisor (Global LP/VC Network)
- Investor materials & pitch readiness
- Introductions across EU/Asia/US capital
- Data-driven platform growth (fin/health)
HealthTech
Boardio's HealthTech advisors come from senior roles across Pfizer, Roche, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, Bayer, and GE Healthcare, as well as fast-growth startups in diagnostics, wellness, and AI-driven health platforms. They bring expertise in commercialization, clinical validation, regulatory strategy, fundraising, and partnerships.
Global Medtech Business Development Leader
- 20+ yrs BD; last 4 yrs in medical & digital health
- GTM, clinical integration, EU expansion
- Partnerships & reimbursement strategy
Digital Health & Medical Device Specialist
- MDR/IVDR, clinical validation, market access
- B2B & hospital partnerships across EU
- Pan-European rollout experience
Healthcare Workforce Transformation Expert
- Public healthcare change & staff retention
- Reduces admin burden; measurable outcomes
- Strategy for EU systems and providers
Healthcare Operations & Compliance Strategist
- Risk/compliance leadership in healthtech & payers
- Procurement, trust, and adoption in hospitals
- Workforce retention & cost-efficiency
Digital Health Commercialization & Market Access Leader
- Pharma innovation & AI platform commercialization
- Reimbursement strategy; clinical workflow integration
- EU payer & provider networks
Regulatory & Scale-Up Advisor for MedTech Startups
- ISO 13485 QMS; CE-marking and compliance
- Operations + regulatory scale-up for startups
- Nordics/EU go-to-market execution
Public Health Expansion Strategist (Africa Focus)
- Built digital health solutions for access & adoption
- Finance & growth strategy for emerging markets
- Partnerships with clinics, hospitals, agencies
HealthTech Market Access & Finance Advisor
- Biotech/public health commercialization
- Regulatory navigation across EU/Asia/Africa
- Fundraising & stakeholder engagement
Health Data & Imaging AI Specialist
- Biomarkers, clinical data, imaging algorithms
- Python/ML; from research to productization
- Translates technical value to investors
HealthTech Marketing & Growth Executive
- Scaled digital health SaaS to $50M+ ARR
- Product, marketing, and sales leadership
- US/EU growth in regulated environments
MedTech & Growth-Phase Board Advisor
- Advises CEOs/boards through funding inflection points
- Investor readiness & commercialization
- EU programs mentor for scaling companies
HealthTech Policy & Governance Advisor
- National-level advisory on healthtech & AI
- Governance and implementation frameworks
- Bridges startups and public sector
Nordic HealthTech Board Professional
- Board roles in healthtech & consulting
- Systematic board work; growth stewardship
- Strong Nordic ecosystem network
HealthTech Investor & Serial Entrepreneur
- Founder, mentor, advisor, and investor since 2006
- Focus on early-stage and growth ventures
- Active across European ecosystems
UK HealthTech & Market Access Expert
- Deep NHS & private sector know-how
- 10k+ UK healthcare stakeholder network
- KOL engagement & market entry
Public Health Software CEO (Germany)
- Decades building solutions for public health departments
- Administration, workflows, and compliance
- Extensive network in German public healthcare
International Digital Health & Venture Advisor
- 18+ yrs scaling digital/healthtech ventures
- GTM, venture architecture, early-stage ops
- Strong India/US/EU talent & partner access
Diagnostics Advisor & Investor Network Connector
- Advisory board in cardiac diagnostics
- Global network of private/institutional investors
- Serial tech entrepreneur experience
China Market Entry (HealthTech Focus)
- Helped startups enter China healthtech markets
- Cross-border commercialization & partnerships
- Experience across regulated public sectors
Digital Health Founder & Marketing Lead
- Built at-home testing & neuro-wellness products
- Hands-on product-market fit and GTM
- Familiar with CE/IVD registration realities
PropTech
Boardio's PropTech advisors combine real estate, construction, and technology expertise from Arup, Macquarie, Schneider Electric, EVANA, Carl Zeiss, and Patrizia. Their experience spans investment banking, real estate finance, digitalization of property operations, and AI-driven asset management.
Real Estate Investment & Cross-Border M&A Expert
- 20+ yrs in real estate finance and investment banking
- Executed deals across elderly care, student housing, proptech
- Deep understanding of emerging asset classes and digital co-living
AI-Driven Real Estate & Venture Investor
- Investor/advisor in 4 early-stage startups in AI & real estate
- Recognized young leader; strong network in EU proptech/impact VC
PropTech Founder & Advisor
- Founder of award-winning PropTech platform for real estate offers
- Lecturer at TU Dublin; MassChallenge mentor; Legal & Tenancies Board member
- Thought leader in real estate innovation and digital housing solutions
Architecture, Sustainability & AI Planning Director
- 30+ yrs in land-use, architecture & sustainable design
- Directed large-scale city and infrastructure projects (Amazon, Meta, Pfizer)
- Advises on climate tech and proptech integration with AI/ML expertise
PropTech Ecosystem CFO & Strategy Leader
- 30+ yrs in finance and investor relations; EU & US network
- Head of Strategy at alternative property lending platform
PropTech, Construction & Real Estate Consultant
- Architecture background with IT and finance specialization
- Advisor to construction & PropTech firms in international markets
- Strong connections across DLT and built environment tech
Real Estate Finance & SaaS Sales Specialist (DACH)
- 20+ yrs in real estate funding and SaaS sales (Microsoft/Azure ecosystem)
- Advises startups on financial structuring and client communication
- Hands-on expertise in CRM, outbound prospecting, and market segmentation
PropTech & IoT Connectivity Advisor
- 30+ yrs in wireless and IoT networks for real estate
- Advisor (neutral-host indoor 5G networks for property owners)
- Extensive European IoT/telecom relationships; proptech commercialization
Strategic Advisor for Real Estate & FinTech Startups (Austria / DACH)
- Advises startups in strategic consulting and product development
- Focus on business development and market entry in Austria
- Experienced in finance-tech convergence and cross-sector scaling
Design, Construction & Real Estate Angel
- Founder/exited multiple firms in construction & property services
- 17 yrs teaching and advising at Business School EMBA
- Active angel investor in PropTech ventures
Tech & Real Estate Market Entry Specialist (UK Expansion)
- Former MD of France Telecom ISP; extensive UK tech sales background
- Helped Nordic PropTech firm enter UK; strong corporate network
- Expert in positioning and partnership-building for real estate tech
Technology & PropTech Founder / Investor (AI, EV, Waste-to-Energy)
- Background in startups, business development, and AI-driven innovation
- Advises on monetization, scale-up funding, and strategy execution
- Experience in PropTech, energy tech, and sustainable ventures
