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Building the Future of Financial Infrastructure
The world’s financial system is about to enter a new era. The Finternet is an advanced ecosystem that will seamlessly connect the world’s financial institutions and make clearing and settlement faster, safer and lower cost for all. Hamsa’s Unified Ledger provides the infrastructure needed to support the Finternet for the world’s largest banks and central banks. In 2025, Hamsa will clear over $400B.
Led by a renowned Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and the technology leader behind AliPay Global, our leadership team brings together experts in payments, blockchain, AI and banking, and provides our clients with global reach as well as local expertise.
With offices in the U.S, Brazil, Singapore and Poland, we are uniquely positioned to fulfill our mission of uniting the world, through a single global financial ecosystem; one that removes barriers, fosters trade, spreads prosperity, and will support a sustainable global economy.
Adam Zbar
Adam is a serial, Webby-winning Silicon Valley entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Sunbasket.com, Adam raised over $100M in venture capital, grew the e-commerce service from $0-300M in revenues in 4 years, and sold the company for $550M dollars. Adam started his career at McKinsey & Company.
Hubert Wu
Hubert is one of the world's foremost x-border payment leaders. As Head of Global Payment Engineering and Chief Architect, he built AliPay's and AliExpress' first x-border payment systems. He was also VP of technologies at Amex.
William Yao
William is recognized as one of APAC’s foremost executives in product and operations. With an impressive tenure as COO & CTO at American Express China, he led a team exceeding 300 professionals and was the force behind the company’s digital innovation initiatives. William’s extensive background includes pivotal roles at industry giants such as Visa and Apple Pay, where his leadership significantly contributed to their operational and product development successes.
Henrique Teixeira
Henrique has been a visionary leader in the LATAM payments and cryptocurrency realms for over a decade. His tenure as Chairman of Abcrypto and Country Manager of Ripple has endowed him with mastery of payment systems and tokenization. Meanwhile, his experiences at prestigious institutions like Citi, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC have cemented his reputation as an authority in banking and finance.
Cláudia Antunes
Cláudia Antunes, Hamsa's Country Manager for Brazil, leads the company’s efforts to expand and strengthen its presence in this key market. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, digital assets, and business development, Claudia is a proven leader driving growth and innovation. Her academic credentials include a Business Administration degree and a postgraduate degree in Finance from PUC-SP, as well as specializations from the University of California, San Diego. Claudia’s expertise positions Hamsa as a pioneer in Brazil’s tokenized digital economy.
Wenhao Lin, PhD
Wenhao is a seasoned software development leader with over 20 years of expertise, specializing in credit card transaction processing, crypto compliance, and blockchain privacy technologies. As the head of the Hamsa Unified Ledger team, Wenhao drives innovation in blockchain research with a strong focus on privacy. With a Ph.D. in optical network optimization and a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions across startups and industry giants, Wenhao combines technical depth with visionary leadership.
Paul Birks-Hay
Paul is a seasoned marketer with a wealth of experience leading some of the world’s most celebrated creative agencies. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded transformative campaigns and initiatives for renowned brands including Audi, Chipotle, Google, Diageo, and Mercedes-Benz, driving exponential growth and setting new standards of excellence in the industry.