Antony Welfare is an Enterprise Blockchain Leader at Ripple.
Antony is one of the leading experts in the Commercial Blockchain space, with significant practical experience working with leading global organizations in developing strategies and implementing enterprise and business blockchain solutions. Working on over 50 Blockchain technology projects on various Blockchain platforms including; Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Symbol and XRP Ledger. Early investor in many platforms, ICO’s, STO’s and Web 3 projects.
Senior Advisor CBDC at Ripple Labs – Antony looks after the CBDC and digital currency projects in Europe and Global partnerships. Since 2020, Antony has directly connected with over 30 Central banks discussing CBDC implementations and helping educate Central and Commercial banks on the future of CBDC built on DLT.
Antony is the author of ‘Commercializing Blockchain: Strategic Applications in the Real World’, which is published by Wiley. The book comprises research and findings from thirteen global experts in blockchain technology, as well as his own significant experience in the Blockchain space.
Formerly, Innovation Strategy Director at Oracle Corporation, he developed their Go To Market strategy for blockchain apps. He also served as Global Managing Director of DXC Technology, where he led their blockchain practice. Later, Antony was Executive Director at NEM Software, where he was responsible for the Enterprise strategy, global partnerships, and business development.
Antony has a significant earlier career in Commercial Finance, strategy, consulting and has previously set up 3 small businesses. Learning from large corporates and his own businesses, Antony has wide business expertise and has learned from the best of the worst times in business.