Our Team
Meet the experts behind EmGEMx's vision to bridge traditional emerald investment with blockchain innovation
Leadership Team
Paul Pöltner
CEO & Co-Founder
Paul Pöltner is a leading expert in financing and tokenization, with a proven track record in launching innovative financial products. He led Austria's first tokenization project with Blockpit and serves as President of the Digital Asset Association Austria (DAAA). With his deep understanding of financial markets and blockchain technology, Paul drives GEMx's vision to bridge traditional asset management with the digital economy. His expertise in regulatory compliance ensures that GEMx maintains the highest standards of transparency and security.
Emanuel Stadler
CMO & Co-Founder
Emanuel brings over a decade of experience in luxury asset marketing and gemstone appraisal to GEMx. As a Gübelin-trained gemstone expert, he combines deep technical knowledge of emeralds with sophisticated marketing strategies to build GEMx's global presence. Emanuel's background in asset tokenization gives him a unique perspective on connecting traditional luxury assets with modern investment platforms. He leads GEMx's investor relations and brand development, ensuring that the platform appeals to both traditional gemstone enthusiasts and digital-native investors.
Armin Reiter
Head of Technology
As Web3 CTO and Head of Technology at GEMx, Armin oversees the development and implementation of our blockchain infrastructure. With extensive experience in scaling secure distributed systems, he ensures that our platform meets the highest standards of reliability and security. Armin's expertise in cybersecurity and blockchain architecture guarantees that our token ecosystem remains transparent, scalable, and resilient. He has successfully led multiple complex technology projects in the financial sector, bringing invaluable experience to GEMx's technical foundation.
Michael Gartner
Head of Product
Michael is a seasoned FinTech innovator with extensive experience in banking and product leadership. Previously holding key positions at Conda and Raiffeisen Bank, he brings a wealth of knowledge in developing user-centric financial products. At GEMx, Michael leads product strategy and development, ensuring our platform delivers exceptional value to investors while maintaining regulatory compliance. His focus on integrating traditional financial principles with blockchain innovation helps GEMx bridge the gap between conventional investment approaches and digital asset opportunities.
Advisory Board
Ferdinand Schwarzer
Advisor on Purchasing
As a fifth-generation gemstone trader and GIA-certified gemologist, Ferdinand brings unparalleled expertise to GEMx's emerald sourcing strategy. His family's long history in the gemstone industry provides GEMx with access to exclusive acquisition opportunities and deep market knowledge. Ferdinand's expertise ensures that each emerald in our portfolio meets the highest quality standards and represents excellent value. His connections across major gemstone markets in Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil are invaluable for maintaining GEMx's competitive advantage in emerald acquisition.
Kevin Costello
Advisor on IT Security
Kevin is a blockchain and cybersecurity specialist who oversees EmGEMx's infrastructure protection. With a background in securing financial systems and digital assets, he implements multiple layers of protection for our platform and investor data. Kevin's expertise includes smart contract security, wallet infrastructure, and regulatory compliance for digital assets. He works closely with our development team to ensure that all technical aspects of EmGEMx meet the highest security standards and follow industry best practices for protecting valuable digital assets.
Charles Hayter
Advisor on Indexing
Charles (Charly) Hayter is a veteran in asset standardization and index creation for both traditional and digital markets. His expertise in creating reliable valuation frameworks is instrumental in developing EmGEMx's asset pricing mechanisms and indexing strategies. Charly brings extensive experience from the financial sector, where he has advised multiple successful projects on index construction and market strategies. His understanding of both traditional financial markets and emerging digital asset ecosystems helps EmGEMx create robust pricing models and standardized investment approaches.
Georg Hauer
Advisor on FinTech
As a former N26 executive, Georg brings extensive experience in scaling digital financial platforms. His expertise in user experience design, regulatory compliance, and growth strategies helps EmGEMx create an accessible and secure investment platform. Georg has successfully led multiple financial services companies through periods of rapid growth and regulatory change, making him an invaluable advisor for EmGEMx's expansion strategy. His insights into customer acquisition and retention in the digital financial space inform EmGEMx's approach to building and maintaining an engaged investor community.