Lukasz Dec

Lukasz Dec is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thiqwave, a Dubai-based company building stablecoin infrastructure for fintechs and institutions across MENA and emerging markets, and enabling settlement and interoperability for local-currency stablecoins, side by side with dollar stablecoins. Lukasz serves as Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Infrastructure Committee at the Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA), where he is leading the association's work on non-USD stablecoins and interoperability. Previously at First Abu Dhabi Bank, focusing on digital assets strategy, FAB's AED-pegged stablecoin, and open finance. He brings 18+ years of experience across fintech, banking, and entrepreneurship, including a decade running his own software and e-commerce business.