EuroCrowd names new non-executive board
The European Crowdfunding Network (EuroCrowd) has elected a new non-executive board.
It said that the election of the board is “a strategic move” to consolidate its position as the industry’s representative body.
“The newly elected board brings together leading figures from the crowdfunding and professional services sectors, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of the European crowdfunding ecosystem,” EuroCrowd said.
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Dan Rajkumar, founder and managing director of UK peer-to-peer lending platform Rebuildingsociety, has been appointed to the board, alongside Randal MacDonald, managing director for Europe at equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.
The full list of new board members is as follows:
- Chair: Christopher Grätz, Invesdor, Netherlands
- Vice Chair: Giselle Borg Olivier, Zaar, Malta
- Secretary: Anna Raschi, Opstart, Italy
- Benoit Collas, Enerfip, France
- Randal MacDonald, Seedrs, Ireland
- Luis Couto, GoParity, Portugal
- Nora Szeles, Tokeportal, Malta
- Christopher Burge, Spark Crowdfunding, Ireland
- Dan Rajkumar, Rebuildingsociety, UK
EuroCrowd said that the new board faces the critical challenge of navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment while ensuring that the organization remains a beacon for innovation and best practices.
The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) was introduced in November 2021 to harmonise P2P lending and crowdfunding across the continent. The pace of approvals has accelerated since the ECSPR became law in November 2023, with 190 European platforms authorised as of April this year.
Key priorities for EuroCrowd’s board include ensuring members’ adherence to the latest ECSPR guidelines and fostering cross-border collaboration.
“We are excited to welcome our new advisory board members, each of whom brings invaluable experience and vision to our work,” said Oliver Gajda, executive director of EuroCrowd. “Their leadership will be instrumental as we continue to champion the growth and sustainability of the European crowdfunding industry.”