About

Our Mission is to Bridge Two Worlds with Trusted Intelligence.

Mission Statement

The global financial system is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Our mission is to build the intelligent infrastructure that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized digital economy. We are committed to providing the clarity, security, and foresight that institutions need to confidently navigate this new era.

Our Story

From Conviction to Convergence

Satsuma was founded on a clear and powerful observation: the emergence of a parallel, digital-native financial system, with Bitcoin as its foundation, created an urgent need for a new class of analytical tools. The opaque and complex nature of this new world was a barrier to institutional adoption.

Driven by a conviction that AI could solve this, our founders brought together their deep expertise from both sides of the aisle—institutional finance and decentralized technology. The result is Satsuma, a company purpose-built not to disrupt, but to connect; to create a trusted convergence point for the future of global markets.

Our Core Belief

Why Decentralization is Non-Negotiable

We believe the future of technology is decentralized. Centralized systems, by their very nature, create single points of failure, concentrate power, and place critical data and infrastructure at risk of censorship and manipulation. This is a fragile and outdated model for the digital age.

Just as Bitcoin introduced a resilient, trust-minimized alternative to a centralized financial system, decentralized AI provides the necessary solution for the future of intelligence. By distributing control and computation, we create AI systems that are more transparent, equitable, and robust.

Our Leadership

Pioneers of a New Financial Era

Satsuma is led by a team of seasoned executives and engineers with deep expertise spanning artificial intelligence, decentralized systems, and institutional finance.

Henry K Elder

Chief Executive Officer
Henry K. Elder was a Principal at UTXO Management, an asset management and advisory firm notable as the leading global investor in Bitcoin treasury companies, and a sister company to Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference. At UTXO, Henry helped shape and executeBTC treasury strategies for numerous public and private companies across the United States, Canada, Japan and Europe.Henry previously built and led a US$1.5bn digital asset treasury and wealth management platform as a Managing Director at Wave Digital Assets. There, he provided strategic treasury guidance to major blockchain foundations like Polygon and Cardano, before founding and growing the firm's Decentralised Finance (DeFi) practice to over $500 million in sophisticated DeFi yield strategies. This work in structuring bespoke, yield-generating investment programs for institutional-grade partners directly informs his current focus on applying advanced treasury strategies for corporate bitcoin balance sheets.

Matt Lodge

Chairman
Matthew has over 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, company director, investor, and board advisor, and has been based in Asia for almost two decades. Matthew founded boutique consulting firm Fidelio Partners in Singapore to advise public and private companies on market entry and strategic business growth within South and Southeast Asia’s key consumer markets, including India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.Matthew has deep industry experience in successfully scaling tech businesses and a strong focus on companies at the intersection of crypto & AI.

Jonathan Jachym

Non-Executive Director
Jonathan is an accomplished legal and policy professional with extensive experience in government relations, regulatory strategy, and financial markets. He currently serves as Global Head of Policy & Government Relations at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange (Kraken), one of the world's largest and most established cryptocurrency platforms, founded in 2011. In this role, which he has held since November 2021, Jonathan leads Kraken's global engagement with governments,regulators, and industry stakeholders. He leads a team responsible for shaping positive policy outcomes and oversees international market expansion to support global distribution of Kraken's multi-asset products and services.

Jonathan has been a prominent voice in shaping financial market and crypto policy in the U.S., UK, EU and other major developed and emerging markets. Prior to joining Kraken, Jonathan held senior roles at major financial institutions including London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he was Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy, and CMEGroup (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), where he served as Executive Director of Government Relations. His career also includes a tenure as Legal and Regulatory Counsel at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Darcy Taylor

Non-Executive Director
Darcy has an outstanding track record of driving growth and transformation in industries disrupted by technology. With expertise across FinTech, blockchain, FMCG, sports, entertainment, mobile gaming, and digital media, Darcy excels in leveraging innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. A seasoned executive with global experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, he has successfully led startups and multinational organizations, driving value creation, operational excellence, and talent development. Darcy’s experience enables him to adapt and deliver results in complex, fast-changing business environments.

Commitment to
Transparency

Listed. Regulated. Transparent.

Satsuma PLC is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are fundamentally committed to strong governance and transparent operations. For detailed financial information, RNS announcements, and our treasury strategy, please visit our Investor Relations section.

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