The document is a comprehensive professional CV for Daniela Sozzi, MSc, a fintech and payments specialist with roughly 20 years of experience in private‑equity‑backed turnarounds, regulatory strategy, cross‑border operations, and digital transformation. It outlines her contact details, a concise professional summary, and a list of key achievements such as delivering €15 m post‑merger synergies for Nexi and £5 m synergies for a FTSE 250 payments group. Core competencies span pan‑European payments regulation (PSD2, PSD3, MiCA, EMI licensing), digital payments ecosystems, fintech business models, PE/VC value‑creation, post‑merger integration, target operating model design, and crisis management. The experience section details her consulting practice (DNYC Ltd) and major engagements with Binance Europe, Nexi, Nets, Concardis, various virtual‑asset service providers, and interim crisis COO roles, as well as senior strategy positions at CashFlows Group, Skrill/Paysafe, Clipperton Finance, and investment banking roles at Newshore Partners/Jefferies. Board governance experience includes a trustee and finance committee chair role at the charity CodeYourFuture. Academic credentials are an MSc in Finance (Erasmus University) and a BSc in Economics (Bocconi University). Languages: English, Italian, French. The CV emphasizes her recognized status on Innovate Finance’s Women in FinTech Powerlist and as a Thinkers350 thought‑leader.
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Professional Summary & Personal Brand Positioning
A high‑level overview of Daniela’s 20‑year fintech and payments career, highlighting her expertise in PE‑backed turnarounds, regulatory strategy, cross‑border operations, and digital transformation, plus recognitions on industry powerlists.
Key Financial and Synergy Achievements
Specific quantified outcomes Daniela delivered, such as €15 m post‑merger synergy for Nexi, £5 m synergies for a FTSE 250 payments group, and regulatory licensing advisory for Binance Europe.
Core Competencies in Payments Regulation and Fintech Business Models
Detailed list of domain expertise: PSD2/PSD3, MiCA, EMI licensing, VASP frameworks, acquiring, issuing, e‑wallets, open banking, and various fintech business models (B2B, B2C, marketplace, platform economics).
Strategic & Financial Leadership Capabilities
Capabilities around PE/VC value creation, post‑merger integration, target operating model design, corporate development, and stakeholder communication with C‑suite and investors.
Operational Leadership, Crisis Management, and Market Intelligence
Experience leading matrix organisations, remote teams, rapid problem resolution in regulated environments, and building data‑centric structures for operational excellence.
Consulting Practice (DNYC Ltd) and Major Client Engagements
Overview of her boutique advisory firm and flagship projects for Binance Europe, Nexi, Nets, Concardis, and various virtual‑asset service providers, highlighting regulatory strategy, product roadmaps, and transformation delivery.
Senior Strategy Roles in Established Fintech Companies
Chronological senior positions at CashFlows Group, Skrill/Paysafe, Clipperton Finance, and investment banking roles at Newshore Partners/Jefferies, focusing on M&A, IPO, valuation, and post‑merger integration.
Board Governance and Pro‑Bono Leadership
Trustee and Chair of Finance & Audit Committee at CodeYourFuture, detailing governance improvements, financial oversight, and KPI dashboard implementation.