Our Organisation
Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board is composed of representatives from each of our member organizations, ensuring that all voices are heard and every member is effectively represented. As the guiding force behind our member-driven association, the board plays a crucial role in shaping strategic decisions, overseeing key initiatives, and maintaining alignment with our collective mission.
Meeting four times a year, the board provides essential oversight, fosters collaboration, and helps steer the association’s long-term vision. Its members actively contribute to both strategic planning and ongoing governance, ensuring that our association continues to grow, adapt, and serve the best interests of its members.
Bozhena
Bozhilova
Bulgarian Fintech Association
Camilla
Cionini Visani
ItaliaFintech
Cosmin
Cosma
Rofintech
Daniel
Furset
Fintech Norway
Gabor
Akos Dávidházy
EFISZ
Greta
Ranonytė
Fintech Hub Lithuania
Jiri
Hauptmann
APNU
Joan
Carette
Fintech Belgium
Kaido
Saar
FinanceEstonia
Karsten
Wenzlaff
Digital Invest Germany
Kristen
Charvin
France Fintech
Ondrej
Machač
Czech Fintech Association
Peter
Strikwerda
Holland Fintech
Piotr
Brewiński
Fintech Poland
Rodrigo
García de la Cruz
AEFI
Siim
Juks
EKAL
Tina
Luse
Fintech Latvija
Zoltan
Acs
Hungarian Fintech Association (HFA)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors serves as EDFA’s strategic body, responsible for guiding the association’s direction and ensuring the effective implementation of its mission. Elected by the Supervisory Board, its members bring deep expertise and commitment to advancing EDFA’s role as a strong and unified voice for Europe’s digital finance ecosystem.
Meeting monthly, the Board is actively involved in shaping priorities, overseeing key initiatives, and supporting public affairs, policy engagement, and member collaboration. In close coordination with the Secretariat and member associations, the Board of Directors helps steer EDFA’s strategic vision while ensuring agile and impactful execution across its activities.
Alessandra
Guion-Gambrill
Chair of the Board
Don
Ginsel
Secretary and Vice chair
Ana-Maria
Georgescu
Membership Director
Florence
de Maupeou
Regulations Director
Gabor
Akos Dávidházy
Program Director
Jiri
Hauptmann
Public Affairs Director
Karsten
Wenzlaff
Research Director
Niklas
Sandqvist
Global Fintech Alliance Delegate
Piotr
Brewiński
Treasurer
Executive Team
The Executive Team is the driving force behind our association’s operations, bringing together the General Secretariat and key professionals from our network. This dynamic team collaborates closely with the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) to lead and execute strategic initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of key projects.
By combining expertise from diverse fields, the Executive Team works to advance our mission, support our members, and foster impactful collaborations across the digital finance ecosystem. Their dedication ensures that our initiatives remain forward-thinking, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.
Jiri
Hauptmann
APNU
Public Affairs Director
Jozsef
Czimer
EFISZ
Public Affairs
Noam
Perets
EDFA
Operations Coordination
Regina
Piffarerio
Fintech Belgium
Administration Manager
Walter
Salicath
Fintech Norway
Governance, Risk
Management, and
Compliance
Florence
de Maupeou
France Fintech
Regulations Director
Vice Public Affairs Director
Karsten
Wenzlaff
Digital Invest Germany
Research Director
Niklas
Sandqvist
EDFA
Global Fintech Alliance
Delegate
Vice Fintech Program
Director
Don
Ginsel
EDFA
Board Of Directors President
Michela
Bonifacio
ItaliaFintech
External Communications
Jeremy
Sulzbacher
Fintech Belgium
AI Working Group Chair and Open Banking Working Group Co-Chair
EDFA Alumni
Celebrating
Our Community of
Past Contributors
The EDFA Alumni Network recognises the individuals who have played an important role in shaping the European Digital Finance Association over the years.
Whether they served on our Board, took part in our programs, or contributed through their associations — our alumni remain a valued part of the EDFA community. Their insights, leadership, and collaboration have helped build the foundation we continue to grow today.
While they may no longer hold an active role, EDFA alumni are always welcome to stay connected, contribute expertise, and join our events and initiatives where relevant.
Once part of the EDFA network, always part of the mission.