Welcome to The Team
Introducing the core team driving the idea forward, and bringing you the best experiences the Web3 world can offer!
![Akshun founder Richard Kieswick](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-founder-richard-kieswick.jpg)
Richard Kieswick
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Kieswick
Chief Executive Officer
![Akshun founder Ben Appleby](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-founder-ben-appleby.jpg)
Ben Appleby
Chief Product Officer
Crypto OG and digital product designer with over 17 years experience in product and 10 years in crypto. Ben was an early adopter into Bitcoin, Ethereuem and NFTs. He has worked for several high profile crypto companies including Coinburp Exchange, Elliptic and was the first person in Europe to use a Bitcoin ATM.
Ben Appleby
Chief Product Officer
Crypto OG and digital product designer with over 17 years experience in product and 10 years in crypto. Ben was an early adopter into Bitcoin, Ethereuem and NFTs. He has worked for several high profile crypto companies including Coinburp Exchange, Elliptic and was the first person in Europe to use a Bitcoin ATM.
– Ben Appleby
![Akshun founder Matej Zrimsek](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-founder-matej-zrimsek.jpg)
Matej Zrimšek
Chief Technology Officer
Matej Zrimšek
Chief Technology Officer
– Matej Zrimšek
![Akshun team member Ryan Horn](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/akshun_team_member_ryan_horn.jpg)
Ryan Horn - Head of Partnerships
Founder N3ON | Dapio Leader | Ex-Binance NFT Director | Thought Leader Mentor | Coach for Web3
![](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/akshun_team_member_robin_janaway.jpg)
Robin Janaway - Head of Web3 Communities
Former Head of NFTs at Outlier Ventures, the largest Web3 Accelerator. Advising some of the Top 10 NFT projects & conventional businesses.
![Akshun team member Mathew Norris](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-team-member-mathew-norris.jpg)
Mathew Norris - Head of Governance
![Akshun team member Nik Pletikos](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-team-member-nik-pletikos.jpg)
Nik Pletikoš - Treasury & Tokenomics
Head of Treasury within Sweat Economy handling 120 million users in total, with 13 million wallets. Former World Champion Sailor.
![Akshun team member Jill Kaur](https://akshunnft.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/akshun-team-member-jill-kaur.jpg)
Jill Kaur - Accounting & Tax
25 years advising professional athletes at Premiership Football clubs and UHNI on crypto regulations.