The most experienced web3 directors in theCayman Islands
We help teams navigate governance, regulation,
and growth with confidence.
The most experienced web3 directors in theCayman Islands
We help teams navigate governance, regulation,
and growth with confidence.
founder
INDIPENDENT DIRECTORS
PETRI BASSON
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Petri has operated multiple start-ups, including leading
funding rounds, scaling operations, marketing and all other aspect of running a business. He brings his practical experience to any foundation and the Hash Directors team. He has served as director for DAO’s and Foundation companies since 2021 and has focused on transferring that knowledge and lessons learned to his clients and the Hash team.
A Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and certified in multiple ITand blockchain disciplines, Petri is also Chairman of the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands and previously served as chair of the Crypto Currency Security Standard (CCSS). His blend of financial, technical, and start-up experience combined wit his deep network in the Cayman Islands makes him a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients
Former Director & technical lead of KPMG Cayman Digital assets team
Startup experience, having previously run a crypto data company
Foundation director experience since 2021
Chairman of Blockchain Association of Cayman Islands
Consulted with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on exchange and custodian licensing
CA(SA), Acc. Dir, CBP, CCSSA and CISA
” HOW YOU DO ANYTHING, IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING.”
Zen Proverb
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER
Laura birrell
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Laura is a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate law, and the digital asset industry. As the founder and CEO of Parallel, a regulated platform pioneering blockchain-enabled real estate transactions, she has led over $40 million in asset conversions since 2022. Laura brings to Hash Directors a rare blend of legal acumen and operational leadership, having built a trusted intermediary at the intersection of traditional real estate and virtual assets.
Her experience navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and building secure, compliant
infrastructure for digital asset investors strengthens our governance capabilities across Web3- native structures. She is also a frequent speaker on
regulatory best practices and the future of digital finance.
Founder of Parallel, focused on real estate-tokenization and crypto integration
Legal and compliance expert with background in real estate and regulatory law
Governance and compliance expertise as a Director
Practical experience in running digital asset entities
Working closely with Cayman Finance and the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands
” I ’ M PASSIONATE ABOUT BRIDGING INNOVATION
AND REGULATION — HELPING FOUNDERS BUILD
BOLD, COMPLIANT STRUCTURES THAT STAND
THE TEST OF TIME IN AN EVOLVING DIGITAL
LANDSCAPE.”
LAURA BIRRELL
Independent Director
INDIPENDENT DIRECTORS
JOSHUA ZIMMER
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Joshua Zimmer was raised in the Cayman Islands and acts as a Cayman Islands based independent board member,
predominantly for clients within the blockchain and fintech sector. He is a qualified attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands, with over 8 years post qualification experience in legal and compliance matters.
Joshua has in depth knowledge of the blockchain space and
has been deeply involved in the same since early 2017, both in a
professional and personal capacity. With a keen interest and understanding of the offshore legal environment and its interplay with the blockchain and fintech sectors, Joshua adds
value to Hash’s blockchain clientele by providing pragmatic
insight and advice as it relates to best corporate governance practices for blockchain foundations.
Independent board member (Cayman Islands)
Blockchain and fintech sector expertise
Qualified attorney-at-law with legal and compliance experience
Offshore legal structures and corporate governance specialist
Professional experience in blockchain since 2017
Cayman Islands Bar Association member and notary public
“ QUALITY, ACCURACY AND EXCELLENCE ARE HALLMARKS OF A JOB WELL DONE. I DEEM THESE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE NECESSARY COMPONENTS IN ALL UNDERTAKINGS AND
STRIVE, THROUGH HARD WORK AND DILIGENCE,
TO MAKE SUCH TRAITS A MANIFESTATION IN ALL
MY WORK.”
Joshua Zimmer