Katre Ertekin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and banking, currently serving as a Business Developer at Bitfinex since May 2022 and as Local Hub Lead Turkey at the Global Blockchain Initiative since July 2021. Katre's prior tenure at Akbank spanned over two decades, during which roles included Branch Manager, Regional Sales Manager for Affluent segment, Private Banking Branch Manager, Internal Auditor, Credit Manager, and Inspector. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Blockchain Technologies from Universitat de Barcelona and ZIGURAT Institute of Technology, along with undergraduate studies at Boğaziçi University. Katre has a profound commitment to strengthening academic inclusion and establishing local blockchain ecosystems through collaboration and development initiatives.