Simon McLoughlin is the CEO of Uphold, a Web3 financial platform. With over 15 years in the fintech and institutional investment space, Simon is deeply committed to fostering a robust compliance and regulatory infrastructure. His dedicated tenure with Uphold started in 2017 where he served as a consultant, and then in the role of President for over three years, solidifying his leadership within Uphold.

Previously, Simon was the early investor and strategic advisor for Future Planet Capital, a private equity firm and the founder of Institutional Investor, a daily institutional investing news platform. Before Future Planet Capital, Simon was the Head of Corporate Development for LexisNexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information. His strategic business development insights were evident in his work during his time as Managing Director at Institutional Investor and as Vice President and Board Member at Sanostro, a hedging service for institutional investors. 

Simon’s extensive experience spans both traditional finance and digital asset payment solutions, making him a respected force in the ever-evolving financial landscape. He is motivated by the need for financial transparency and is committed to facilitating the seamless transition of transitional assets onto the blockchain, demonstrating his dedication to driving accountability in the financial sector. Simon’s vision continues to shape the future of finance in the tech industry.