Chris Ostrowski

Chris Ostrowski is the CEO and Founder of the Sovereign Official Digital Association (SODA), which focuses on driving digital money adoption and real-life use cases for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Prior to this role, Chris served in various capacities including Public Sector Engagement at Celo, where efforts centered on promoting financial inclusion through mobile-first blockchain technology. As Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director at OMFIF, Chris expanded the organization's client base by delivering market-leading research. Additionally, Chris has experience as a Visiting Lecturer at IE Business School and held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Infopro Digital and Euromoney Institutional Investor. The career also includes entrepreneurial endeavors as Co-Founder of Confident English and participation in political elections for The Labour Party. Chris holds degrees in International Relations and Law from IE Business School and the University of East Anglia, respectively, receiving recognition as the best student for outstanding academic performance.