BACI Steering Committee Election — Seat: DEPUTY CHAIR

DEPUTY CHAIR

Seat Purpose

The Deputy Chair will support the Chair in leading the committees and guiding the organization. They will assist in presiding over meetings, overseeing sub-committees, ensuring event organization, managing finances, liaising with government and regulators, engaging with members, and representing BACI when needed. The Deputy Chair will work closely with the Chair to ensure the efficient operation of the committee and the achievement of BACI's goals.

Confirmed Nominees

| # | Nominee | |---|---------| | 1 | Michael Bacina | | 2 | Patrick Mulrenan | | 3 | Justin Wretham | | 4 | Simon Galante | | 5 | Max Tavner |

Nominee Details

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Michael Bacina

• Bio Michael Bacina, B.Com., LL.B., G.D.L.P., LL.M., is a pre‑eminent global crypto lawyer with extensive policy and regulatory experience. Author/editor of 1,300 + articles and an upcoming blockchain textbook, past Chair of Australia’s Digital Economy Council, and frequent speaker (160 + events). He is Executive in Residence at Global Digital Finance and will be joining NXT Law as a partner.
• Reason  • I have proven leadership experience as the former Chair and Director of the Australian Digital Economy Council (formerly Blockchain Australia), demonstrating my ability to work with a team of industry representatives to deliver value for members, organizing events (including major annual conferences) and making submissions to government. I am skilled in supporting board members execute on their mandates (and driving a bias-to-action culture to get things done). My current role as Executive in Residence at Global Digital Finance and board service with the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce gives me a valuable international perspective which can help inform BACI’s approach, lift up our members and support the Chair and Steering Committee. • I bring deep regulatory expertise in crypto law shaped from nearly 10 years in crypto-law which may assist in informing BACI’s regulatory strategy, with a broad network to help connect our members and committee with the people and businesses they need to meet. I enjoy mentoring and lifting up others and helping them succeed, and I will fit well with the BACI Steering Committee. • As author and editors of 1,300+ articles and an upcoming blockchain textbook, and expert witness, I am a recognized thought leader in the crypto space. • I frequently speak at industry events (160+ to date), showing I can effectively represent and advocate for the association as needed. I was regularly called upon to comment in Australia and global media on Australian regulatory matters. • My academic credentials (Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Economics and Marketing), Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Masters of Laws (with a double major of Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Law)) provide me with a key educational foundation for understanding the complex international regulatory matters facing our members in this time of change. I am admitted to practice law in Cayman Islands and Australia and am working on UK admission. • My active practice as a crypto lawyer ensures I stay current with emerging issues and market developments.

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Patrick Mulrenan

• Bio Patrick Mulrenan is an experienced Independent Director specializing in Digital Assets, Web3 Investment Management, and Cayman Foundations. Patrick leads FFP’s Cayman Web3 practice and contributes to its initiatives in BVI and Dubai. Previously, Patrick was Vice-President of Capital Markets at Ocorian (formerly Appleby Fiduciary), where he focused on Structured Finance mandates in the Cayman Islands. He has also held senior roles at a New York real estate private equity firm, J.P. Morgan, and Deloitte, managing investment funds and capital structuring. Patrick began his career in audit at Deloitte in the BVI, later leading the Restructuring & Insolvency Department in response to the 2008 recession. Patrick holds an MBA from Cornell University, specializing in Asset Management and Capital Markets. Upon graduation, Patrick joined J.P. Morgan, covering Financial Sponsors. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the US, an Accredited Director, and is registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as an Approved Director.

• Reason  Patrick Mulrenan brings deep expertise in digital assets, investment management, and governance. Patrick understands both TradFi and DeFi, and is skilled in regulatory engagement, financial oversight, and community-building. He’s committed to helping BACI grow its influence and educate the broader Cayman blockchain ecosystem.

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Justin Wretham

• Bio An experienced transactional lawyer with a career spanning over 10 years across 4 jurisdictions, Justin quickly became immersed in blockchain and Web3 after relocating to Cayman in 2021, and has since established himself as one of the leading crypto-native lawyers on island. As a senior member of the Walkers FinTech & Blockchain practice group Justin has extensive experience advising clients across the industry, including many of the largest and most active projects and VC funds. Underlying Justin's interest in blockchain is a long held passion for technology, and its potential to improve and reshape the world. Committed to the long-term development of Cayman's blockchain offering, Justin will bring a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach to strategic and policy discussions. If elected, he would focus on (i) deepening BACI's engagement with the global Web3 community, (ii) enhancing Cayman's legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure it retains its status as the premier offshore jurisdiction for crypto, and (iii) supporting initiatives that promote the education and real world use of digital asset technology within Cayman.

• Reason  Justin’s blend of deep technical insight, legal pedigree and international perspective makes him a highly valuable candidate to help shape the future of blockchain in Cayman, and one with a unique viewpoint on both current and future market trends.

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Simon Galante

• Bio Simon Galante is an associate in the corporate team of Carey Olsen, based in the Cayman Islands, specialising in fintech and digital assets. Simon has an international background, having previously worked in a leading global law firm in London for five years, focusing on capital markets, banking and finance matters. Since arriving on island, Simon has become embedded in the crypto community. He has recently presented at the STEP (Next Generation) Event re digital assets, and has further developed a series of training workshops with multiple crypto service providers across the island (including directorships, Web3 administrators, Trustees and Accountants). He has also written articles on Capital Markets and the future of crypto assets. Simon currently advises clients on both the buy and sell side of the fintech, crypto and digital assets markets, including: structuring and regulatory advice in connection with token issuances and early-stage fundraising; DeFi protocols; decentralised autonomous organisations (or DAOs); centralised and decentralised exchanges; wallet providers; VC funds; NFT and gaming platforms; and mining staking (including re-staking and liquid re-staking) operations. In addition, Simon advises clients in the regulated sector in connection with applications under the Cayman Islands VASP regimes.

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Max Tavner

• Bio Max serves as a director of Autonomous, focusing on client experience and ensuring our services remain second to none. Most recently, Max served as Chief Operating Officer for KPMG's Asset Management business across their Islands Group, developing growth strategies across both traditional and digital assets before moving back into full-time crypto once more. Having moved into digital assets from 2019, Max earned his stripes as co-founder and/or COO of various businesses, including an on-chain/off-chain data aggregation company and a DAO service company. Hobbies including losing far too much on untested DeFi protocols, losing far too much on bad NFTs, and teaching project teams how to not lose so much making bad financial decisions.
• Reason  My background is in operations, both at small start-ups and multinational organizations. If the goal this year is to get a conference off the ground, or re-organize the way we run things to be more efficient (with more notice of events), my background would compliment whomever becomes Chair this year. Melding operational experience in both digital asset and traditional business, I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve in this role.