Ed Koellner

Ed Koellner is an accomplished international legal counsel with expertise in consumer and corporate banking, electronic payments, and fintech.

He is a corporate intellectual property leader specializing in IP management, licensing, patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Ed has served as an executive manager of international compliance departments, developing and implementing innovative compliance programs.

With a background as a Senior Vice President Product Management & Marketing Executive, he has managed profit and loss responsibilities exceeding $120 million.

His expertise in intellectual property includes developing IP strategy, commercializing corporate IP assets, drafting agreements, and providing legal advice on IP matters.

In fintech, Ed is well-versed in open APIs, PSD2, GDPR, digital wallets, peer-to-peer payments, artificial intelligence, blockchain applications, and cryptocurrencies.

He has a strong compliance background covering areas such as AML/BSA, international privacy, GDPR, PCI, and NACHA ACH.

Ed is a member of the Wisconsin Bar, the In-house Florida Bar, and a Patent Attorney registered with the US Patent & Trademark Office.

His educational background includes a diverse range of studies from LL.M. in Air & Space Law to Executive Programs in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and FinTech.

He holds degrees in JD, Intellectual Property Law, Master's in Global Technology & Development, MBA in Finance and Marketing, and a BA in Biology and Chemistry.

Ed has held roles at prestigious organizations such as USAA, Citi, SunTrust, Western Union, and Metavante, showcasing his extensive experience in the industry.