Meet the team behind TradeVeris

We are a team of builders and problem-solvers with decades of experience in software, trade, and compliance. What unites us is a belief that trust shouldn’t slow trade down – it should make it stronger.

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Balazs Wagner

CTO

Balazs leads the technology vision at TradeVeris with a strong focus on interoperability, resilience and performance. He ensures our solutions integrate seamlessly into complex ecosystems – keeping them cutting-edge, robust and ready for the future.

Michael Whittington

CEO

Michael leads the vision and strategy of TradeVeris. With a track record of growing businesses from startup to sale, he brings deep experience in leadership, stakeholder engagement and sustainable growth.

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Hans Maatman

CPO

Hans is a seasoned product & engineering leader passionate about digital identity, verifiable credentials, and blockchain. He drives product innovation in SSI and Web3, shaping secure, purpose-driven systems.

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Karin Maatman

Data-Driven Growth Strategist

Karin drives TradeVeris’s growth by transforming data into actionable strategies for business, marketing and branding. Her role blends analytics, insight-driven decision-making and creative positioning to strengthen our market presence and accelerate digital trust in global trade.

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Hedley Clark

Board Advisor

Hedley is a Chartered Accountant with 25+ years in background screening and investigations. He advises on risk, compliance and financial crime prevention.