Shalini Wood

A marketing communications professional with over 15 years of experience in both Fortune 100 companies and the blockchain industry. Recognized as a top female executive by Forbes, she has made significant contributions to the field. Shalini is currently working as the Chief Marketing Officer at BabylonChain Inc., where they focus on scaling Bitcoin to secure the decentralized world.

In 2019, Shalini worked as a Lecturer and Coach at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Shalini was responsible for teaching bachelor's students about decentralization, blockchain, IoT, and ecosystems' impact on the creative business landscape. Shalini also co-designed and contributed to various courses and led a graduate thesis project in collaboration with Elastos.

From 2021 to 2023, Shalini served as the Chief Marketing Officer at e-Money A/S, a leading issuer of European stablecoins. Shalini played a key role in building partnerships with European banks and ensuring transparency through audits. Additionally, Shalini worked as a Marketing Consultant at RARIO, helping launch an NFT platform and providing strategic advice on marketing, public relations, and user acquisition.

In 2020, Shalini was the Head of Communications at Benchmark Protocol, where they led content creation, PR, influencer marketing, and community engagement efforts. Prior to that, she served as the Public Relations & Global Communications Leader at Delphy Foundation, where she built visibility for a prediction markets platform on blockchain.

Earlier in their career, Shalini was the PR and Communications Lead for the EMEA region at Honeywell, overseeing advertising, PR, social media, and digital marketing. Shalini also worked as a Communications Manager at Sheraton New Delhi, handling PR and communications for ITC Hotels.

Overall, Shalini Wood brings a wealth of experience and expertise in marketing, communications, and blockchain technology to their roles. Shalini Wood completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Northampton from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she pursued a Master's degree in Business and Administration at Massey University from 2008 to 2009. In 2002 to 2003, she obtained a Post Graduate degree in Advertising and Marketing Management from Amity University. Shalini Wood had previously earned a Bachelor's degree in History (Hons) from Delhi University.