Daniela Sozzi

Proven board-level contributor, skilled in aligning private equity-backed strategies with operational execution. Award-winning strategic advisor with 15+ years of leadership in digital payments, fintech, and crypto, combining consulting depth with executive experience. Expert in regulated markets, supporting value creation, governance, and risk oversight across complex business models.

Effective communicator and stakeholder engager, fluent in financial innovation and evolving regulatory landscapes. Recognised transformation leader, delivering cross-border change and high-impact growth in regulated environments. With two decades of success at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology, I am a highly results-driven leader known for strategic thinking in challenging environments.

My career has spanned pivotal consulting and in-house roles at high-profile firms like Binance Europe, Paysafe Group, and the Nexi Group. I have a proven history in turnaround scenarios, digital transformation, and M&A integration, consistently delivering value and synergy for boards and institutional investors. I drive strategic resilience and governance excellence by championing a strong risk management culture, and providing objective advice and crisis leadership to ensure stability and future preparedness.

I have been included in the 'Women in FinTech Powerlist' by Innovate Finance.

Trustee and Chair of Finance Committee at CODEYOURFUTURE (2025-01 – Present)

Charity n. 1174929

• Ensure financial integrity and alignment with the charity's mission around the world.
• Guide strategic pivoting related to AI adoption.
• Advise on funding strategies to support financial resilience.
• Oversee internal controls and external audit processes.

Board Advisor at DNYC Ltd (2018-04 – Present)

• Board advisor to fintechs on matters of governance and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

Strategy Consultant at DNYC Ltd (2018-04 – Present)

• Strategic advisor to fintechs and investors across Europe and the UK, about value creation and growth strategy.
• Industry expert leading financial reviews, due diligence investigations, market consolidation strategies, restructuring programs and value creation plans.
• Led licensing and compliance engagements in multiple jurisdictions (UK, Bulgaria, Malta, France, Lithuania), including EMI, VASP / MiCA, and payments regulation.
• Delivered M&A support and post-deal integration.
• Recognised in March 2025 Women in FinTech Powerlist.

Independent Management Consultant at Binance EMEA (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Directed regulatory strategy for European EMI licensing and post-acquisition approvals, ensuring full EU compliance and strategic market entry.
• Led cross-functional alignment between legal advisors and C-suite, while implementing enterprise-wide risk management across jurisdictions.

Independent Management Consultant at Nexi / Nets / Concardis (2018-05 – 2022-04)

• Led cross-border integration and digital transformation for Nexi (BIT:NEXI) and Nets, driving merger success and e-commerce synergies with Bain & Co.

Director, Strategy & Corporate Development at Cashflows (2017-01 – 2018-04)

• Led digital transformation, including Target Operating Model design, machine learning anti-fraud systems, and migration to cloud.

Head of Strategy at Paysafe Group (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Led Target Operating Model implementation for a FTSE250 company.
• Delivered £40M in post-merger synergies, supported by financial modelling and strategic assessments that enabled cost-effective operational and offshoring decisions.

Head of Operations Strategy and Planning at Skrill Group (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Led £5M+ synergies post-merger delivery.
• Managed secondary sale to CVC Capital.

Various Investment Banking Advisory Roles at Jefferies / BNP Paribas / ING (2004-01 – 2012-12)

• M&A and equity fundraising for tech companies.
• Credit portfolio strategy and equity research.

MSc in Finance – Erasmus University Rotterdam (2006-01)

BSc in Economics of Financial Markets – Bocconi University (2004-01)