GBBC Welcomes New Team Members and Announces Expanded Roles

GBBC continues to expand its global team, welcoming new advisors and emerging talent while recognizing existing team members stepping into new roles within the organization. As part of its commitment to investing in human talent across the career spectrum, from recent university graduates to professionals with decades of senior leadership experience, GBBC is pleased to announce several additions and updates to its team.

John Greaves joins GBBC as Global Standards Advisor, based in the United States and Spain, bringing over 40 years of experience in technology standardization, blockchain, global supply chains, and regulatory frameworks. His professional background includes leadership roles across multiple international standards bodies, including INCITS, ANSI, IEEE, and ISO. In his new role, John will support GBBC’s work as a Category A Liaison to ISO Technical Committee 307 (ISO/TC 307), focused on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

Hedi Navazan joins as Senior Advisor, Global Compliance and Enforcement, based in Spain, bringing extensive experience in digital asset compliance, financial crime prevention, anti-money laundering, and regulatory affairs. Her background includes leadership roles across the industry and recognition from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for her contributions to combating financial crime.

Denisse Rudich joins as Senior G7/G20 Consultant, based in the United Kingdom, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, sanctions, and global financial governance. Her professional background includes leadership roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and the G7/G20 Research Group, alongside advisory work with international organizations.

Furthermore, we welcome Rafael Alfonso as a GBBC USA Intern, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to supporting emerging talent. A recent graduate of Marshall University with a double major in computer science and creative writing, Rafael is a Fulbright Scholar who studied technology, creativity, and innovation at The Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde.

GBBC extends its appreciation to First Ascent for helping connect the organization with Rafael. Led through a collaboration between West Virginia University and Marshall University, First Ascent is a two-year community and career development program helping recent graduates build meaningful careers, lasting connections, and futures in West Virginia. Learn more about First Ascent and its mission here.

In addition to these new team members, GBBC congratulates Nilixa Devlukia and Dina Ellis Rochkind on stepping into new roles within the organization. Nilixa assumes the position of Senior EMEA Policy Consultant, while Dina takes on the role of Senior USA Policy Consultant.

These additions and appointments reflect GBBC’s continued commitment to bringing together professionals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from across the global blockchain ecosystem. As the organization continues to expand its global footprint, GBBC looks forward to the contributions of its growing team in advancing its mission to support and scale responsible blockchain adoption worldwide.

Learn more about GBBC’s team here.