Gemini creates new leadership team with a view to accelerating European expansion

CRYPTOCURRENCY trading platform Gemini has kicked off 2025 with a drive toward European expansion after hiring three senior stakeholders to a new four-person management team.

Mark Jennings and Daniel Slutzkin have joined Gemini as Head of Europe, and Head of UK respectively, bringing a wealth of experience from across digital assets, financial markets, and consumer credit.

Vijay Selvam has assumed the role of General Counsel, International and will be based in the UK, which follows the recent appointment of Claudio Bedino as Head of Consumer Growth, Europe.

Mark Jennings, Head of Europe

As CEO of Crypto Facilities - a subsidiary of Kraken - Mark led the development and execution of innovative strategies for the FCA-authorised crypto derivatives platform, meeting the evolving demands of a global client base.

Previously, Mark served as Chief Operating Officer for Kraken's European operations where he played a pivotal role in establishing and strengthening the company’s regional footprint. He has also held senior leadership roles at TPICAP, Credit Suisse, and Citi, where he led impactful efficiency initiatives and spearheaded scalable growth strategies for institutional clients. Mark’s diverse experience positions him as a critical driver of Gemini's European expansion efforts.

Daniel Slutzkin, Head of UK

Daniel has demonstrated an ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results in highly regulated environments. Most recently, he served as Country Manager at UK broker Stake, where he specialised in US-listed equities and ETFs, driving growth and enhancing operations.

Vijay Selvam, General Counsel, International

Vijay has transitioned to General Counsel of International business, based in London, having recently joined Gemini as General Counsel for APAC. With extensive experience in the financial services industry in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Vijay holds law degrees from Harvard Law School and Oxford University. Prior to joining Gemini, he served as General Counsel of Equonex, the first NASDAQ-listed digital assets firm, and spent over a decade at Goldman Sachs, overseeing structured investment products and capital market transactions. A licensed attorney in New York and a UK solicitor (non-practicing), Vijay will be instrumental in driving Gemini’s European and UK licensing and regulatory strategy.

“Joining the team at this transformative time is a unique opportunity and shows that Gemini is serious about our commitment to Europe,” said Mark Jennings.

“The regulatory frameworks in the EU and UK, including MiCA and the FCA’s forthcoming crypto roadmap, signal a new era of sustainable growth for digital assets. Now is an exciting time to spearhead Gemini’s efforts as we scale our presence and influence across the region. As a trusted, innovative and regulation-first platform, Gemini will be instrumental in shaping the future of the crypto industry in Europe.”