Erika Evasdottir
Erika Evasdottir
Erika Evasdottir is a versatile professional with a proven track record of successfully leading projects in various industries including fintech, law, regulation, compliance, investment management, blockchain, and education & training.
Erika is currently transitioning her career to Singapore while also serving as an anthropology professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Her educational background includes a Doctor of Law (JD) specializing in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Columbia Law School, a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University, a Master's degree in Archaeology, and a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and East Asian Studies from McGill University.
With a rich history of leadership roles, Erika has held positions such as Managing Director at Centrium Advisory Services Limited, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Origin x Capital, and various legal and compliance roles in esteemed organizations like Marsh, Folger Hill Asset Management, Pine River Capital Management, and Hastings Funds Management.
She has also worked as an adjunct professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and has experience as an Associate at renowned law firms including Weil Gotshal and Manges, Paul Hastings, and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP.
Erika's expertise spans a wide range of areas including founder/shareholder structuring, VC/Angel/PE/Hedge fund investment management, tokens, cryptocurrencies, and securities, making her a well-rounded professional in both business and academia.