Global Investment Advisory

•	Support and lead M&A, private equity, and portfolio management initiatives for midmarket and growth-stage clients, focusing on industrials, technology, and consumer sectors, with an emphasis on enhancing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and investments.
	•	Direct global investment strategies across the US, Asia Pacific, and Middle East, overseeing deal origination, financing, and portfolio oversight for diverse clients, including midmarket rollups and technology-focused firms.
	•	Provide interim operational leadership to portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience in operational optimization to improve financial performance and scalability, particularly in challenging market conditions.

Senior Consultant, M&A and Private Equity

Early-Stage Investments

•	Provide strategic guidance to early-stage companies in technology, SaaS and other sectors, structuring investments and supporting operational growth through financial planning, corporate structuring, and market expansion strategies.

Angel Investor / Advisor

Defence Sector Investments

•	Advised defence sector clients on development strategies, focusing on integrating technology and training solutions to enhance operational and financial outcomes.
	•	Cultivated relationships with global defence stakeholders, including NATO, to support strategic growth and investment opportunities in the sector.

Advisor

Defence Sector Transactions

•	Supported defence sector transactions by developing and presenting strategic bids for military training and maintenance contracts in the GCC, securing opportunities to expand client presence.
	•	Collaborated with regional partners to align investment strategies with market demands, ensuring operational and financial alignment.

Consultant

Royal Air Force (RAF)

•	Managed high-value assets (£200M+), leading teams to achieve operational excellence and financial efficiency in mission-critical environments.
•	Gained first-hand leadership and management experience from: 1) combat operations, 2) training delivery, 3) real-time operations management, and 4) defence procurement.

Senior Officer, Pilot, and Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Business Leader & Strategic Advisor | Emerging Technology | Defence & Security | Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Seasoned financial professional, with over 20 years global experience, currently leading on M&A, private equity, and portfolio management - complemented with operational leadership experience across a broad range of sectors. 

Formerly, a senior Royal Air Force officer & pilot, I now serve as an advisor, executing high-value transactions; occasionally, providing interim operational oversight for active investments, across the US, Asia Pacific, and LatAm.

I specialise in structuring complex deals, building consensus among stakeholders, enhancing shareholder value, and driving operational efficiency (when required).

My expertise spans identifying high-potential opportunities, optimizing financial performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, underpinned by strategic insight and operational acumen.

Core Competencies: Deal Structuring | Portfolio Management | Operational Oversight | Relationship Management

Dan Collingridge-Padbury

Zodia Custody

Growing the business by leading exceptional teams across ops, client services, fincrime ops, onboarding, and relationship management. Working with clients on off-exchange/venue/OTC settlement, launching ETPs, ETFs, tokenisation, access to defi and standard custody. 

Owned by Standard Chartered Bank, Northern Trust and SBI – Zodia Custody enables global institutions to embrace the digital asset future without compromising on security, standards and principles that have existed for decades.

Based in London and registered in the UK with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in Ireland with Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and in Luxembourg with the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier.

Head of Operations

Private Crypto Hedge Fund

Cofounded a private systematic long/short crypto hedge fund from scratch with two other partners. After a couple of years helping run it, I stepped back from an active role, staying on as an advisor and equity owner.

GSA Capital

GSA Capital is a renowned tradfi multi-asset quant hedge fund. Helped build out the business in two main crypto areas: Stat Arb and HFT/MM

Head of Crypto Operations

CoinShares

Grew the Capital Markets business for both prop and client flow as well as helping list the company. Was responsible for all aspects of operations and business management for the capital markets digital platform. Platform offers crypto electronic execution, borrowing/lending in crypto and fiat. 

Group internal and external projects/acquisitions/strategy, covering capital markets, crypto electronic trading/tech, new products, crypto exchanges. Crypto regulation, controls and governance

Head of Capital Markets Operations 

HSBC

Global Markets Business Manager for Cash Equities EMEA, covering execution desks; Electronic, Program, ETF. Front Office initiatives working across FX, Fixed Income and Equities (cash and derivs). Global lead for various programs spanning over 20 countries 

Strong focus on regulation, risks/controls and governance in a commercial environment

Equities Execution COO EMEA

Private Company 

Consultant on a digital wealth strategy programme

Independent Contractor

Kleinwort Hambros

Constructed and managed bespoke multi-asset complex global portfolios for global clients

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