Julian Sawyer

Julian Sawyer is the CEO of Zodia Custody, a fintech leader with over three decades of experience in the financial services and digital asset industries, fostering innovation across institutions. Prior to Zodia Custody, he held executive positions at Bitstamp and Gemini and co-founded Starling Bank.

Julian is a recognised thought leader in the fintech space and is committed to providing institutional-grade custody solutions to the digital asset market, leveraging his strategic vision to shape the future of digital assets. Under his leadership, Zodia Custody has formed key partnerships in 2024, including a notable collaboration with DWS Group to provide secure custody services for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and established a partnership with ETC Group to enhance custody solutions for their digital products. The firm also attracted investment from NAB Ventures to support its Australian expansion, was designated as Nasdaq’s core custodian for crypto indexes, and launched a new entity in Luxembourg aligning with upcoming regulatory frameworks in Europe. Additionally, in December 2024, Emirates NBD invested in Zodia Custody, further solidifying its commitment to delivering robust digital asset custody solutions internationally.