Sutton, Chris

Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard, Miami, U.S.A.

Law Information Technology School of Business

Experience

Chris Sutton is a leading professional with extensive experience in the field of technology and finance, specializing in the Blockchain area. In fact, he has held the senior position of Director of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Department at Mastercard. In addition, he has been the Founder of the consulting firm N17 Capital, in which he offers advice to companies in the field of Blockchain and digital assets. So, one of his functions has been to identify the components that make up these new tools, analyze them and create working strategies.

His professional experience has included high-level roles in leading companies in the sector, such as Oasis Pro Market, where he has performed duties as Director of Blockchain Services. In addition, he has worked as Mergers and Acquisitions Product Manager at Cisco, and as Product Manager at IBM. These positions have allowed him to stand out internationally for his ability to lead teams, develop innovative strategies and manage large-scale projects.

Throughout his career, he has participated in important technological and financial events. In this sense, Chris Sutton has given presentations and has been part of international panels, along with other leading experts in this sector. In this way, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the white paper on Bitcoin, he participated in the events of the FinTech week in Hong Kong. He also presented his expertise at a conference organized by Mastercard in Dubai on banking in the digital age and the impact of digital assets. Likewise, his analyses have focused on delving into the history, principles and future of the Blockchain.

In short, his strategic vision and outstanding skills in programming and algorithms have been key to his success in the international market, consolidating him as a leader in his field.