Edwin Poot
Global Chief Technology Officer @Thredd
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WORK HISTORY
Global Chief Technology Officer @Thredd
London, GB
Serving as a strategic technology leader (Global CTO) for Thredd, a global SaaS issuer processor powering fintechs and financial institutions across the UK, EU, APAC, and the US.Brought in to define and execute a technology transformation aligned with commercial scale, platform resilience, and long-term value creation.Spearheaded Thredd’s company-wide transformation program, aligning technology, operations, and product delivery to support global scale, faster time-to-market, and strategic growth.Defined and executed a global platform modernization strategy, transitioning from a classical legacy estate to a modular, cloud-native architecture built on AWS.Led the development and integration of a new issuer processing platform, including a real-time ledger engine, cloud-based scheme connections, and regional scalability with built-in compliance controls.Rolled out a cross-functional, product-aligned operating model across the organization, introducing OKRs, Single-Threaded Leadership, and outcome-driven execution to improve delivery velocity, alignment, and accountability.Drove cultural and organizational change at scale, implementing a You Build It, You Run It (YBIYRI) model, uplifting technical leadership, and building a high-performance team of 300+ professionals across four continents.Established a Data & AI Platform function, including the deployment of Agentic AI use cases to automate client onboarding, customer support, and internal decision-making.Improved security and architecture governance, achieving PCI-DSS certification and replacing legacy trust models with modern authentication (OAuth2, FAPI).Partnered closely with the board, CEO, and investors to align technology strategy with commercial growth, international expansion, and M&A readiness.
EDUCATION
Avans University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT EDWIN POOT
I am a Global CTO with a strong track record of scaling VC- and PE-backed technology companies through hypergrowth, international expansion, and platform modernization. A trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and investors—aligning technology with commercial strategy, M&A readiness, and long-term value creation across regulated, multi-market environments.An expert in building modern, cloud-native platforms that support rapid go-to-market execution and scalable growth. Scaled high-performing, distributed engineering teams and introduced outcome-driven operating models (OKRs, Single-Threaded Leadership) to drive velocity, accountability, and alignment.A passionate proven people leader—adept at attracting senior talent, scaling global orgs, and cultivating cultures of ownership, continuous improvement, and psychological safety. Designs lean, scalable structures that balance delivery speed with long-term resilience.Combining deep technical leadership with a product-centric mindset—working closely with Product and Design to shape customer-driven roadmaps and unlock new revenue streams. Founded a Data & AI Platform function to support automation and enablement, including rollout of Agentic AI to improve onboarding, support, and decision-making.Known for turning complex, classical, regulated technology estates into modern, resilient, cloud-native, data-driven platforms—and enabling high-growth organizations to scale with speed, stability, and strategic clarity.
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