Ryan is the founder and CEO of Toroa, where he is building infrastructure to bring non-USD stablecoins and tokenised funds into mainstream institutional use. His work focuses on solving local-currency liquidity, settlement, and distribution challenges that prevent regional markets from participating in digital finance. Ryan’s approach blends regulatory discipline with systems thinking to turn complex financial rails into practical market infrastructure.

Will leads investment strategy across the Toroa ecosystem, spanning stablecoins, private credit, and tokenised real-world assets. He specialises in risk, DeFi market structure, and yield design, ensuring Toroa’s products are resilient across market cycles. Will brings a strong operator mindset to bridging traditional finance and decentralised infrastructure.

Tim is Toroa’s New Zealand legal counsel, advising on regulatory structure, compliance, and market operations. He has deep expertise in financial services law and digital asset regulation within the New Zealand context. Tim plays a key role in ensuring Toroa’s products are built to regulatory standards from day one.

Jason is an early investor and board member of Toroa, bringing commercial insight and governance experience. He supports strategic decision-making as the business scales across jurisdictions. Jason is closely involved in shaping Toroa’s long-term capital and growth strategy.

Paul advises Toroa New Zealand on legal structuring, fund documentation, and regulatory alignment. He has extensive experience in funds, securities law, and complex financial arrangements. Paul helps translate innovative financial models into robust legal frameworks.

Shameer advises Toroa on offshore fund structures, governance, and international regulatory considerations. He brings deep experience across BVI, Cayman, and other global fund jurisdictions. His guidance supports Toroa’s cross-border scalability and institutional credibility.

Dave leads global business development for Toroa, focusing on partnerships, distribution, and strategic market entry. He works closely with institutions, platforms, and ecosystem partners to expand Toroa’s international footprint. Dave brings a strong network and a pragmatic approach to building commercial traction.

Waata advises Toroa on iwi engagement and Māori economic participation. He supports culturally aligned governance, partnership development, and long-term relationship building. Waata ensures Toroa’s approach reflects kaupapa Māori values alongside commercial objectives.