Matias Goldenhörn - CEO
Matias Goldenhorn has been the CEO and Director since August, 2022, He had previously served five years as the Company’s Director – Latin America prior to his appointment as CEO and Director. Mr. Goldenhorn has over 20 years of management experience working with Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Starbucks, Microsoft and Yum Brands! with specializations in the development of Latin American and Caribbean markets. His entrepreneurial success stems from his founding of Swift Trust a financial technology brand. Mr. Goldenhorn’s strengths include planning and implementing growth strategies, development of multi-national footprint expansions and a record of business development strategies and executions that reflect high yield, year-to-year growth. As a global business leader, he has managed teams near and far, reporting to both corporate officers and regional country directors. He is fully bilingual and has attended business school between 1995 to 1999 at Pontifica Universidad Católica Argentina ‘Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires’.
Carlos Carreño
COO
Carlos Carreño has been a key player in Athena Bitcoin’s success, contributing significantly to the company’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry make him an ideal fit for this critical role.
Sam Nazzaro
CCO
Sam Nazzaro leads Athena Bitcoin’s global compliance operations as the Chief Compliance Officer and Regulatory Counsel. With a keen oversight of teams operating across five countries, Sam is at the forefront of ensuring compliance with AML/BSA, FCPA, MSB, and other regulatory requirements for both domestic and international operations.
Mike Lingle
CTO
With a dynamic and multifaceted career, Mike brings extensive experience in product management, engineering, finance, and operations to his role. Mike is dedicated to advancing the company’s technological capabilities and ensuring its continued leadership in the payments and cryptocurrency industries.
Omar Jimenez
CFO
Mr. Jimenez brings a wealth of expertise with over 20 years of leadership in financial operations. Most recently, he served as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of 180 Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: ATNF), where he successfully led the company’s financial strategy during its transition into blockchain-based online casino and gaming operations. Prior to that, he held key executive roles at Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), a global leader in gaming technology, and Alfadan, Inc., a pre-startup focused on innovative marine engine solutions.