Irina is an accomplished leader in crypto and fintech, with over 18 years of experience building world-class brands at the intersection of payments and technology across Europe and Asia. She currently leads Wallet in Telegram’s global expansion strategy, driving the company’s entry into 15 new markets over the next two years.

Prior to Wallet, Irina served as CMO at Volt, where she shaped the company’s brand and global marketing strategy. She was also part of Southeast Asia’s super-app giant Grab, where she played a key role in launching GrabPay, Grab’s mobile wallet, and GrabRewards, its region-wide loyalty program.