Esme Pau

Esme Pau is Head of Capital Markets and Policy at CertiK, the world’s largest blockchain security auditor. She works with regulators, policymakers and financial institutions to shape the future of digital capital markets, with a focus on security, market integrity and resilient frameworks. Previously one of Asia's first institutional digital assets analysts and a top-ranked investment analyst, she advised Fortune 500 boards on digital innovation and global asset managers on capital allocation, and has built digital assets capabilities at financial institutions. Across nearly 20 years in digital transformation, institutional investing, and multi-jurisdictional policy, she brings capital markets, commercial, and regulatory experience. She holds a law degree from the London School of Economics and is a CPA (Australia) and CFA Charterholder.