Peyman Pardis
Chief Operating Officer, Canada @Kraken
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer, Canada @Kraken
Toronto, ON, CA
As the COO for Kraken Canada, I’m responsible for leading our operational, regulatory, and cross-functional execution across the Canadian business. I oversee day-to-day operations, from product launches and customer experience to finance, compliance, and risk management, ensuring we operate efficiently, securely, and in full regulatory alignment.In this role, I represent Kraken Canada’s operational function with our global leadership, regulators, and partners, driving performance and accountability.My focus is on building scalable systems, disciplined processes, and a strong operating rhythm that enable sustainable growth and reinforce Kraken’s reputation as Canada’s most trusted crypto platform.Kraken has been on a mission to accelerate global crypto adoption and unlock financial freedom for everyone. Founded in 2011, Kraken pioneered many industry firsts, from margin trading and regulated derivatives to staking, index services, and Proof of Reserves audits. Today, over 10 million clients worldwide trade hundreds of digital assets and multiple fiat currencies. In 2025, the company expanded beyond trading with its peer-to-peer payments app Krak and the acquisition of NinjaTrader, and launched xStocks, bridging traditional and digital finance. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces, Kraken remains a global leader in crypto innovation and financial empowerment.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hon. B.A.), International Relations and Economics
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
ABOUT PEYMAN PARDIS
Financial services leader with more than 15 years of experience advising Canada’s leading banks, asset and wealth managers, and pension funds. I operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and delivery, focused on helping organizations modernize platforms, evolve operating models, and deliver differentiated client and investment experiences.I bring deep expertise in front-to-back transformations, having led multiple full-scale discovery and implementation efforts across public and private market businesses. From enterprise architecture, platform selection, and AI enablement through integration, rollout, and adoption, I help firms translate ambition into execution by aligning stakeholders, clarifying complexity, and enabling scalable solutions.My approach is rooted in curiosity, structured problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to outcomes. I bring a practical, client-first mindset that balances innovation with execution. I am also experienced in vendor evaluation, M&A integration, and post-deal technology alignment, supporting leadership teams through high-stakes transformations.Before consulting, I spent over five years at two of Canada’s largest banks, gaining firsthand experience navigating internal complexity, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and supporting front-line clients. Today, I leverage that lived industry experience to help firms unlock new frontiers in client engagement, operational excellence, and growth through technology-enabled business outcomes.
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