Kudakwashe Samkange
Blockchain | Fintech | Cybersecurity
📍 Madrid, Spain
Experienced professional in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and SaaS. Key skills include Web3 industry knowledge, team management, technical partnerships, business development, project management, public speaking, and research & content development. Notable for generating $1.5M+ in revenue at Hexens and leading ISO 27001 certification at Chorus One.
Work Preferences
Salary
USD 95,000 – 240,000
Skills
Work Experience
Engagement & Partner Success Lead
Hexens - Web3 (Smart contracts and ZK Cybersecurity)
Dec 2023 — Mar 2025
Lead Hexens and Remedy Engagement and Account Management with client profile including CEOs, CTOs and Engineering Leads of Web3 projects. Responsible for $1.5M+ in renewals and new revenue in 2024, ahead of annual target of $1.2M. Average performance rating of 4.8/5 across 3 quarters.
Business Development & Sales Executive
Cube3.AI
Jun 2023 — Nov 2023
Contributed to Go to Market strategy, officially out of Stealth Mode. Established two strategic partnerships. Handled CRM integration, Sales Enablement, Process Development and Documentation. Generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and educating the market.
Engagement Manager (Managing Client Projects)
Halborn - Blockchain Cybersecurity Firm
Oct 2022 — Mar 2023
Project Manager for a portfolio of high-value Halborn clients. Managed full project life-cycles including Layer 1/2/3 Audits, Smart Contract Audits, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, DeFi, Blockchain Development, Red Team, and Offensive Security. Worked closely with Engineers, Product Managers, Security Advisors & Executives.
Global Business Development Manager
Chorus One - Staking Infrastructure Provider
Jul 2021 — Dec 2022
First Business Development Manager, helped build the BD and sales team. Built deal pipeline with potential to double total assets staked by Q4 2022. Led and managed the ISO 27001 certification process. Developed and maintained relationships with institutional clients and researched competitors.
Director of Node Partnerships & Business Development (EMEA & North America)
IOST - Decentralized Blockchain and Smart Contracts Platform
Dec 2020 — Jul 2022
Designed and rolled out a Developer Ambassador Program. Secured 5+ major global exchange listings. Introduced CRM and onboarding workflow. Helped project achieve its highest ever CoinMarketCap ranking within 3 months. Grew IOST's developer communities and DApp ecosystem with focus on DeFi, NFTs, and Blockchain Gaming.
Global Manager: Customer Success & Account Management (EMEA & Asia)
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
Aug 2018 — Mar 2020
One of the founding managers of Kraken's Global Client Success team. Led development of planning and justification report for the merge of two global teams (50+ people). Led a team of Client Success Managers servicing VIP and Institutional clients. Developed monthly partnerships opportunities report feeding into Kraken's BD pipeline.
Client Engagement Specialist
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
Apr 2017 — Jul 2018
Delivered better client experience to Corporate and HNWI clients. Led revamp and expansion of the Trading Section of Kraken's global online support centre in early 2018. Troubleshot issues, conducted risk assessments, ensured compliance, and worked with international banking and payments partners.
Head of Financial Markets Education (Lead CFD Trading Instructor)
Uprise Markets
Nov 2015 — Oct 2016
Built the Financial Markets Education team from the ground up, including educational and training material. Made recommendations to the board on competitors and trends. Developed content including market analysis and economic commentary. Ensured organisation-wide product training.
Global Graduate Analyst - Oil Trading Desk
Trafigura
Aug 2014 — Oct 2015
Risk management through use of derivatives such as oil futures. Updated pricing curves for daily running of Southern Africa operations. Daily reporting on PnL of Africa operations to global Board. Calculated daily FX exposure for Africa ops and hedged FX exposure. Managed a daily risk-management report covering 17 countries sent to the Global CEO.
Investment Operations Consultant
Allan Gray
Mar 2013 — Apr 2014
Validated and processed new unit trust investments. Liaised with new and existing investors and financial advisers. Communicated business process flows and turnaround times. Applied knowledge of FICA, FAIS and other investment-related regulations. Received recognition for outstanding customer service.
Education
University of Barcelona & Barcelona Technology School
Masters · Digital Transformation Leadership
2019 – 2020
University of Cape Town
Certificate · Digital Marketing
2018 – 2018
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Certificate · Fintech (Oxford Fintech Programme)
2017 – 2017
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BSc · Agricultural Sciences (Major: Horticulture & Agribusiness)
2007 – 2010