Thomas Brand

Thomas Brand has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Thomas currently serves as the Head of Institutional Sales and Research at Coinmotion, a prominent Nordic digital asset operator. In this role, they lead a team focused on meeting the needs of institutional clients through extensive crypto asset and market research.

Prior to their current position, Thomas worked at Accenture, where they held various roles. As a Management Consulting Manager, they focused on the Nordic wealth and asset management market, providing expertise in areas such as sales, delivery, coaching, project planning, thought leadership, and team and project management. Thomas also served as an Innovation Champion, facilitating cross-company innovation and supporting project delivery using the Accenture Innovation Architecture and FORM methodologies.

Earlier in their career, Thomas held positions at Nordnet Bank AB, including Local Business Developer, Customer Complaints Manager, Customer Service Officer, and Back Office Assistant. Thomas'sresponsibilities ranged from conceptualizing and implementing business projects aligned with customer-focused strategies to managing complaint formalities and providing customer service support.

Thomas also worked as a Junior Advisor at Fondia Oy, where they advised and supported the company in various aspects of their business activities and the legal services market. Additionally, they gained customer service experience at Securitas as a Service Center Duty Officer, providing excellent customer service and handling inquiries related to telephone and CCTV services.

Furthermore, Thomas had roles in sales and marketing at EXPAK Systems Oy, where they maximized sales and developed customer relationships, and at Fountain Park, where they conducted outbound cold calls and managed the sales database. Thomas also worked as a Research Assistant at Talentum Media, collecting financial information for projects, and as a Project Coordinator at Edia Oy, designing apprenticeship training projects and updating the company's website.

Overall, Thomas possesses a wide range of experience in sales, management consulting, customer service, research, and project management across various industries.

Thomas Brand's education history includes the following:

1. From 2002 to 2005, Thomas completed their Matriculation Examination at Helsingin luonnontiedelukio / Helsinki School of Natural Sciences.

2. From 2008 to 2010, Thomas studied at the University of Helsinki and obtained a Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) degree in the field of Social and Moral Philosophy.

3. From 2010 to 2012, Thomas pursued a Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) degree in Social and Moral Philosophy at the University of Helsinki.

4. In 2012, Thomas attended TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology and earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Technology Governance, which they completed in 2013.

5. In 2013, Thomas obtained a Further Qualification in Financing and Insurance from The Finnish Financial and Insurance Institute FINVA, focusing on Finance and Financial Management Services.

6. In 2014, Thomas pursued a Master of Hospitality Management (MHM) degree in Customer-Centric Service Development at Laurea University of Applied Sciences.

7. Also in 2014, Thomas returned to the University of Helsinki and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Sociology and Politics of Education.

8. In 2015, Thomas attended Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and completed a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Industrial Management.

9. During the same year, Thomas also studied at Haaga-Helia School of Vocational Teacher Education and obtained a Vocational Teacher (AmO) certification in Pedagogy and Educational Sciences.

In addition to their formal education, Thomas Brand has obtained various certifications in the field of finance and technology from institutions such as The Apollo Academy, University of Nicosia, Nasdaq Advisor Academy: Digital Assets, Saylor Academy, FITech Network University, Hanken School of Economics, Aalto University, Tampere University, and Accenture. These certifications cover topics such as alternative investing, decentralized finance, digital currencies, Bitcoin, wealth management, business process management, and industry-specific knowledge in banking, insurance, and capital markets.