Harlan Lauretti

Harlan is the Chief Operating Officer at Cointree, a prominent Australian cryptocurrency exchange based in Melbourne. With a robust background in traditional finance, including her previous tenure as COO at a specialised investment company, she brings a wealth of experience in scaling complex financial systems and bridging the critical gap between traditional investment frameworks and the rapidly evolving digital asset sector. Currently guiding Cointree through its milestone 13th year of operation, she is instrumental in driving the exchange's vertical integration strategy and ensuring long-term operational resilience. Her leadership heavily focuses on translating high-level regulatory requirements into practical, day-to-day compliance practices. Beyond her professional endeavours in the cryptocurrency space, she is a dedicated step-mother who enjoys spending her downtime exploring the outdoors, staying active, and perfecting home-baked recipes.