Name

Isabell

Position

Board Advisor

Location

London

Big Business Experience

Euronext

iShares(Blackrock)

Small Business Experience

21Shares

ETF Securities

Summary

Isabell is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership and management experience at several leading companies – including iShares, Goldman Sachs, Euronext, Reuters and 21Shares, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralised finance.

She guides transformational change across start-up, scale-up and corporate ecosystems. Capitalises on hands-on experience in creation of international regulatory frameworks, policies and go-to-market strategies.

Her subject-matter expertise lies in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and digital assets.

Her functional expertise focuses on distribution and go-to-market strategies. Isabell has built and led several high-impact sales teams, and her customer-first approach guides her consulting style.

Qualifications

• MBA, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
• BSc (Hons) Business Studies, Cass Business School, City University, London
• Bilingual in English and German

Key Areas of Expertise

• Drives customer-focused, compliant growth. ͏͏Steers M&A, incl. people/tech integration; embeds corporate governance, risk management.
• Navigates multi-year transformation journeys. ͏͏Defines strategic direction, target operating models; challenges/counsels exec leadership through change; sustains robust financial controls.
• Champions ambitious people agendas. ͏͏Leverages global multicultural leadership and best-in-class DEI advocacy at board level.
  

Experience

Senior executive and strategic advisor specialising in building high-growth businesses through start-up and scale-up phases. Proven track record transforming emerging companies into market leaders through hands-on leadership, commercial strategy, and operational excellence.

Built distribution, sales, and marketing functions from inception, Established essential governance frameworks, processes, and controls while maintaining entrepreneurial agility.

Brings deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes across Europe, the US, and the Middle East—critical for companies entering new markets or sectors. Experienced in post-acquisition integration, having led initiatives at Euronext following multiple acquisitions.

As Board Advisor to Equileap and mentor to Commcise through their Euronext acquisition, guides founders and leadership teams through transformation while protecting culture and growth trajectory. Combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, filling gaps across commercial, operational, and governance functions that scale-ups need most.