James Chie

James Chie is an accomplished business development and investment professional with extensive experience across various sectors, particularly in financial technology and banking. Currently serving as the Director and APAC Lead for Business Development and Product Partnerships at Ripple, Chie drives initiatives focused on the commercialization of payments, stablecoins, and RWA tokenization projects in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior roles include Head of Business Development for Asia Pacific at EMQ Inc., Executive Director at Wells Fargo, and Director at Banco Santander, where Chie successfully established banking operations and developed significant client relationships. Chie is also an active seed investor and strategic advisor for multiple companies, leveraging a strong educational background with degrees from Cornell University and Washington University in St. Louis.