DIGITAL ISLE OF MAN WELCOMES TWO NEW NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

25 September 2024

We'd like to welcome Sam Dorrer and Sinead O'Connor to the Digital Isle of Man Board! 

Sam, an Island-based entrepreneur focused on innovation and technology, is the founder and CEO of EchoChain, Flux Technology, and ZenCrypto. Sinead, the Head of Regulatory & Compliance Services at DQ Advocates, is an experienced compliance professional with expertise in Data Protection, AML/CFT, and Conduct of Business compliance.

Together, they bring technological innovation and regulatory insight to the Board, supporting the growth of the Island’s digital economy.

In addition, we'd like to thank Jaime Amoedo, Russell Kelly, and Joanne Thurlow, who have recently stepped down from the Board. Their support and guidance has been pivotal in driving our success over the years, and we wish you all the best.

Find out more about the Digital Isle of Man Non-Executive Board here, and read about our newest members below:

Sam Dorrer

Sam Dorrer is an Island-based entrepreneur focused on innovation and technology, having founded and led two companies that create value across multiple spheres and sectors. His current venture, Echo, empowers investors to collateralise capital on a DeFi lending protocol by tokenising traditional investments on the blockchain, enabling a seamless integration of crypto and fiat spaces for long-term wealth building.

Sam is also the founder and managing director of Flux Technology, a B2B engineering and software development company that develops cost-effective and innovative digital and intellectual property assets. With a strong background in research & development, business strategy, marketing, legal, and logistics, Sam excels at navigating complex challenges and delivering practical solutions.

Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O'Connor is the Head of Regulatory & Compliance Services at DQ Advocates. As an experienced compliance professional and regular speaker, she specialises in areas such as Data Protection, AML/CFT, Anti-Bribery, CRS/FATCA, Conduct of Business compliance, and licence applications.

With her extensive regulatory and compliance background, Sinead offers valuable contributions to the Digital Isle of Man Board through the perspective of what is acceptable to regulators, as well as compliance and data protection professionals within the industry.