Executive Leadership Team

Thomas Davies
Managing Director / President of Forge Europe

Thomas
Davies

Thomas has +15 years working in VC backed fintech. Prior to joining Forge he was the Chief Investment Officer of Seedrs, one of Europe's largest equity crowdfunding platforms. Thomas began his career as a lawyer with Freshfields. Thomas has a BA from Cambridge University and a Masters in law from Cardozo Law School. He is qualified to practice law in both England and New York.

Christoph Iwaniez
Managing Director / Finance & Operations

Christoph
Iwaniez

Christoph is an experienced FinTech leader with +20 years of experience of banking, M&A, and regulated finance functions. He joined Forge Europe GmbH after 5 years having scaled the German crypto bank Nuri and is well known as a speaker, advisor, and mentor in the startup ecosystem.

Toby Kendall
Managing Director / Technology

Toby
Kendall

Toby has +30 years of experience in senior technology leadership. Previously he was a Principal Architect at Forge US and Technical Director for Charles Schwab. Toby is an expert on intersections between finance and technology.

Ed Wales
Head of European Sales

Ed
Wales

Ed has +15 years of experience in public equities, private equity, and venture capital. Formally he was a Managing Director for Hambro Perks, having worked at Berenberg and Bank of America in London and New York. Ed is a C.A.I.A. charter holder.