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Dmitry Fedotov

Head - Emerging Tech

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · 1 connection

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𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐃𝐆𝐌. Helicopter, fixed wing, Formula 3 pilot and skydiver on weekends, technology regulator by day. Driven by a passion for the transformative potential of technology, I operate at the forefront of innovation as a technology regulator within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), shaping the policies that govern tomorrow's world. My focus spans the full spectrum of emerging technologies – from Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Blockchain to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Computing, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems. My mission is to cultivate a world-class regulatory environment within ADGM that fosters responsible innovation. This involves developing agile frameworks that enable groundbreaking technologies to flourish while ensuring market integrity, investor protection, and stability. I specialize in bridging the gap between technological potential and sound regulatory practice, ensuring ADGM remains a leading global hub for technology and finance. Drawing upon extensive experience in the digital asset space, a background that includes co-founding

Experience

Head - Emerging TechnologiesADGM
May 2025
ADGM: Head - DLT FoundationsADGM
Aug 2023 to May 2025
VARA: Head of Digital AssuranceVirtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA]
Nov 2022 to Jun 2023
Chief Operating OfficerBC Vault
Jan 2018 to Oct 2022
Chief Investment Officer | Head of Business DevelopmentToscale.io
Nov 2020 to Sep 2022
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)Wallet Guardian Intelligent DeFi scam protection
Jul 2021 to Jul 2022
Board advisor | AIRBUS Autonomous UAV development and 3D ManufacturingLocal Motors
Jan 2016 to Dec 2018
Business Development, Partnerships - BlockchainMesse Frankfurt GmbH
May 2015 to Jul 2017
Advisory Board MemberUltra Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 2015 to Jul 2016
CEO and Founder of MULTICHANNELMULTICHANNEL GROUP
Jan 2011 to Jan 2016
FounderHong Kong Exclusive
Jun 2008 to Jan 2015
Director of Business DevelopmentPacific Andes Group 太平洋恩利集团
Mar 2004 to Sep 2012
Director of Business DevelopmentDeutsche Telekom
Jan 2001 to Feb 2005
Bank ManagerSparkasse
May 1997 to Sep 2000

Education

Stanford University
Postgraduate Degree
Stanford Law School
Directors College
Stanford University School of Engineering
Course
2024 to 2024
Hochschule Kaiserslautern
Russian New University
Bachelor's degree
Banking College
Banking and Finance
Kärna skola (Linkoeping/Sweden)
High School