237 Board
Bespoke board advisory and independent director services for fintech, payments and Web3 ventures
ELITE BUSINESSES NEED ELITE BOARDS
In an era of unprecedented competition and regulatory scrutiny, boards cannot afford groupthink and outdated director skills.
237 Board delivers unmatched experience in governance, responsible growth and innovation.
Our experience is particularly relevant to businesses in financial services, fintech, payments, digital assets, including companies operating within the DIFC, ADGM, and VARA regulatory ecosystems.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SERVICES
NED services for UAE and GCC businesses, including those in DIFC, ADGM and regulated sectors
BOARD ADVISORY SERVICES
Guidance on strategy, growth and innovation from respected industry leaders and former executives.
1:1 CONFIDENTIAL COACHING
Confidential strategic advice for founders, CEOs, shareholders, and boards navigating critical decisions.
BOARD EXPERTISE FOR UAE FINANCIAL CENTERS
237 Board supports organizations seeking Independent Directors, NEDs, and board advisors with regional financial services and technology experience.
Our offerings are relevant for a variety of businesses, such as:
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DIFC companies seeking experienced Independent Directors or NEDs
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ADGM-based financial-services, fintech, and digital-asset businesses
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VARA-regulated Virtual Asset Service Providers
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CBUAE, ESCA and DFSA-regulated fintech and payments businesses
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Founder-led ventures establishing or professionalizing their boards
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International companies expanding into the UAE and GCC
Every appointment remains subject to the company’s requirements, regulatory expectations, conflicts of interest, and applicable independence and fit-and-proper criteria.
DIRECTOR PROFILE
Akshay Chopra brings deep board-level experience in achieving growth with healthy governance.
In addition to his NED and advisory board roles, Akshay holds 8 fintech and Web3 patents. His prior roles include VP of Innovation & Crypto for Visa CEMEA and Southeast Asia leader of Deloitte Greenhouse.
As an independent director, Akshay brings experience in governance, responsible growth and oversight n UAE's regulated fintech & digital assets sector. He has served on the jury for the Singapore Corporate Governance Awards.
SELECT APPOINTMENTS
Fuze Finance
VARA-regulated digital assets business (Morpheus)| Independent Director (NED)
UAE New Economy Academy
UAE Government future economy initiative| Advisory Circle Member
MENA FinTech Association
Regional fintech industry association | Chair, Payments Working Group
Rishihood University
School of entrepreneurship | Member, Board of Studies
ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY FACULTY
SMU Academy: Blockchain & Digital Assets (2023)
Analytics for Smarter Decision Making (2015)
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ADJUNCT FACULTY
Hult EF Adjunct Faculty in AI and FinTech (2024)
INDUSTRY FACULTY
Blockchain & Digital Assets in Financial Services (2023)
BOARD OF STUDIES
Board of Studies, Rishihood University School of Entrepreneurship (2024)
TECH TREND MASTERY
Educate your leaders in the latest technology trends and breakthroughs. Learn from investors and how to assess and seize emerging opportunities.
Sample focus areas:
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Generative AI in Financial Services
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FinTech Disruption
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
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The Metaverse
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Gaming Economy
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Central Bank Digital Currency
THE INNOVATOR'S MINDSET
Equip your leaders with actionable guidance and tools to drive a culture of practiced innovation.
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Building Innovation Labs, Centers & Teams
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Customer-centric Design Thinking
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Co-creating with the Ecosystem
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Agile Product Development
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Working with Startups & FinTechs
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Building Sustainable Financial Services
MEDIA
237 Ventures founders have been extensively covered in top global media for their insights, innovations and impact. Here are some examples.
TV INTERVIEWS
JOUNRALS & PRINT MEDIA
REACH OUT
237 Board welcomes confidential enquiries seeking Independent Directors, Non-Executive Directors, advisory board members, or board-level strategic advice.
We work with founders, shareholders, investors, nomination committees, executive search firms, law firms and businesses.
We welcome enquiries from organizations across the UAE and GCC, including businesses established in DIFC and ADGM and firms operating in regulated financial-services, fintech, payments, and digital-asset sectors.
Any appointment is subject to the organization’s regulatory requirements, independence criteria, conflicts assessment, and applicable fit-and-proper approval.
Please contact us to discuss your board composition, appointment requirements, or advisory needs.