🫂Core Team

Our team consists of seasoned professionals in real estate, blockchain technology, legal compliance and sustainable finance. We are supported by a group of advisors who bring valuable industry insights and strategic guidance.

Sadri Sali - Founder & CEO

Sadri Sali, the visionary founder of ReNVEST DAO, brings a wealth of expertise and coherent leadership with market expectations to the protocol.

As a European Blockchain Lawyer specialising in MiCA and the Founder & Managing Partner of Sali Blockchain & Crypto Regulations, an Amsterdam-based legal consultancy group, Sadri paves the paths for FinTech and crypto startups providing legal advice on risk and regulatory compliance. Sadri's extensive experience with leading regulatory bodies such as AFM, AMF, CBI, FCA, CMVM, MFSA, ASF, and others, as well as offshore regulators in the BVI and Seychelles, positions him as a formidable force in navigating the regulatory landscape. His clients include crypto-asset token issuers, market-makers, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), centralized exchanges (CEXs), traditional companies, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization software providers, amongst others.

Sadri's experience at Euronext, the largest stock exchange in Europe, and his involvement in implementing policies and selection methodologies for the underlying crypto-assets in ETP listings on Euronext markets, provide him with strong insights and hands-on experience in market regulations. His passion for creating ethical standards in the blockchain industry and his commitment to helping others build and grow their wealth securely align perfectly with the mission of ReNVEST DAO.

For recent blockchain clients, he successfully fulfilled roles, such as Head of Legal at Ducata (with origins in the Netherlands) and senior legal advisor at Ethernity Cloud (with origins in Germany & Malta), which raise between more than $3,000,000 and about $5,000,000. In general, Sadri helps clients with a robust legal framework and regulatory compliance frameworks, which embed trust in investors, in order to raise up to $5,000,000.

Driven by a vision of principled decentralization and financial empowerment, Sadri is dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to democratize real estate investment. Under his leadership, ReNVEST DAO aims to eradicate traditional barriers and create a secure, transparent, and accessible real estate market for all investors.

Hicham Batou - Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

Hicham Batou has extensive 15+ years in cybersecurity and software development. He founded multiple startups, including a highly successful cybersecurity company he sold. His cybersecurity experience is leveraged to develop safety features on ReNVEST.

Starting in 2004 as a Teamleader at MyCall Callcenters. Hicham then worked as a Web Analytics Consultant at Oogst from November 2009 to October 2010. In November 2009, they also started working at Secure@work Group as the CEO/CTO, a role they held until February 2017. From March 2019 to May 2022, Hicham served as the CTO at a Stealth company. In 2017, they founded the Planet Technology Foundation and worked as the Founder until June 2023. In January 2023, they joined SALT as a Full-Stack Javascript/Typescript developer, and in May 2023 they became the Lead security & blockchain developer at Sunified Group.

Hicham Batou completed a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) between the years 2007 and 2010.

Jamie O'Malley - Chief Business Development Officer (Institutional Investments)

Jamie has been full-time in crypto since 2019 and before that a long career in structured finance roles in international banks. All his roles have involved solving problems and optimizing for contraints. Deep involvement in Web3 and Defi via tokenisation, financing of Real World Assets, Stablecoins, On-chain asset management and professionalising DAO Treasury management. Involved in various Web3 projects as an advisor, Investor, BD Lead, Product Lead, CCO and CFO.

Prior to all that Jamie spent 20 years in Financial Engineering, Securitisation and Risk management at ING Bank, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bankers Trust.

These pieces add up to a long history in institutional sales, Partnerships, Product, Structured solutions & BD in both digital assets and TradFi. He has lived and worked in Asia, Australia and Europe and brings an extensive network.

Bianca Chitic - Head of Business Strategy & ESG Advisor

Bianca is a high-energy business consultant and ESG coach, who brings a wealth of experience and dynamic leadership to ReNVEST DAO. Her global work with C-level executives is critical for steering ReNVEST DAO towards success and refine our strategic vision and operational acumen.

By leveraging over 10 years of experience in implementing ESG in real estate, finance, tech and energy sectors, Bianca ensures that ReNVEST DAO is not only a leader in real estate tokenization, but also a pioneer in integrating ESG principles into our business model. Her mission to drive sustainable development strengthens ReNVEST DAO's commitment to sustainable and ethical investing, but also enhances the platform's appeal to socially-conscious investors.

Her ability to cultivate positive relationships and manage complex stakeholder fields across Europe, the US and the Middle East positions ReNVEST DAO for strategic partnerships and broad market reach. The team also benefits from her work with central banks and tier 1 banks across Europe and the Middle East to ensure ReNVEST DAO remains forward-thinking and compliant.

Ioan Munteanu - Head of Operations

Ioan is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and more than 4 years in the rapidly evolving crypto space. He began his career as a real estate broker, where he honed his market insights and negotiation skills. Over the years, Ioan climbed the ranks to become a director, overseeing significant property developments and managing high-profile real estate projects that have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Transitioning into the crypto space over four years ago, Ioan brought his strategic acumen to a leading company in the field. In his role, he has been instrumental in driving blockchain projects and cryptocurrency investments, utilizing his analytical expertise to navigate this dynamic market. Ioan brings a unique blend of real estate and blockchain knowledge to any new venture, offering invaluable insights into integrating these two domains. His experience ensures streamlined property transactions, enhanced transparency, and improved security. Additionally, Ioan’s extensive background in investment advisory enables him to provide strategic guidance, helping clients maximize their returns in both real estate and cryptocurrency markets. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is an advocate for financial literacy and enjoys mentoring young professionals entering both the real estate and crypto industries.