Ivona Cristina Ignatenco

Ivona Cristina Ignatenco has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Ivona Cristina is currently the Director of Strategy & Advisory at Badal.io, where they provide strategic guidance and advisory services. Prior to this role, they worked as a Marketing & Digital Transformation Consultant at the same company.

Before joining Badal.io, Ivona worked at Manulife, starting as a Litigation Legal Assistant and then transitioning to roles in Regulatory, Government & Public Affairs. Ivona Cristina eventually became the Lead of Advocacy & Strategy, where they played a crucial role in advocating for the company's interests.

In addition to their work in the financial sector, Ivona also worked at Blockchain Canada as a Blockchain Researcher & Writer for several years, further expanding their expertise in emerging technologies.

Earlier in their career, they served as a Legal Assistant at Bennett Gastle Professional Corporation, gaining hands-on experience in legal support.

Overall, Ivona has a strong background in strategy, marketing, regulatory affairs, and litigation, with a keen interest in emerging technologies and blockchain.

Ivona Cristina Ignatenco holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours degree in Psychology from Ryerson University. In 2019, they completed the Canadian Securities Course at the Canadian Securities Institute. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Product Management from BrainStation and specialized training in various aspects of Open Banking and Platforms from CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship.