Paul Owen

Founder & Executive Search Advisor @ RecruitBlock

About

Paul advises founders, boards and capital partners on executive search for senior, non-technical leadership appointments across digital assets, web3 and institutional finance. Paul has worked in the digital asset sector since 2017 and bring over 20 years’ experience advising organisations on leadership decisions within regulated, capital-intensive and fast-evolving tech environments. His background as an FCA (ICAEW) professional informs a strong focus on governance, financial oversight and institutional credibility. As founder of RecruitBlock, he works with leadership teams across crypto exchanges, digital asset platforms, blockchain protocols and infrastructure, asset managers, hedge funds and venture-backed businesses operating across digital asset portfolios. Engagements are advisory-led and shaped by the regulatory, governance and capital context of each organisation. He advise on senior leadership appointments only.

Country

Gibraltar

City

Gibraltar

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Board Advisory Services, Digital Assets, Web3, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HR Consulting, Cryptocurrency, Talent Management, Blockchain, HR Analytics, Finance, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Online Gaming, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Management Accounting

Experience

Founder & Executive Search Advisor

RecruitBlock

2018-12 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

Gibraltar / London

Founder of RecruitBlock, an executive search firm advising founders, boards and investors on senior, non-technical leadership appointments across digital assets, web3 and institutional finance. I advise on board and executive-level leadership decisions where governance, financial oversight and regulatory alignment are critical. This includes senior appointments across finance, legal, risk and compliance, operations and organisational leadership within capital-intensive and regulated environments. RecruitBlock works with organisations including crypto exchanges, digital asset platforms, blockchain protocols, blockchain infrastructure, asset managers, hedge funds, venture capital and private equity-backed businesses operating across digital asset portfolios. My work is advisory-led and limited to senior leadership appointments only. I don’t operate as a transactional or volume recruitment service. https://recruitblock.io/ paul@recruitblock.io

Member

Web3Finance Club

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Operations, Finance & HR Director

Elite Recruitment International

2015-1 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

Tailored recruitment and executive search solutions for established & start-up iGaming, Crypto, Blockchain & NFT companies in the key European hubs of London, Gibraltar, Switzerland and Malaga. Spending 15 years working within growing international tech focused companies has given me a unique insight and depth of understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these markets. This knowledge and unrivaled network allows me to best support my clients by understanding and delivering their talent needs. Senior Appointments @ Board, C & D Level Finance & Accountancy | Legal | Regulatory | Compliance Operational | Marketing | Product | Specialist Feel free to contact me to discuss Executive Search partnerships and Headhunt opportunities (Board, NED, Executive, iNED, C-Level, D-Level) within your Digital Assets, Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 start-up or scale-up www.elitejobs.eu.com paul@elitejobs.eu.com