Team
🔹 Core Team
LumiVault is led by a seasoned team of professionals with decades of experience across mining, blockchain technology, exchange infrastructure, finance, and global markets. Their combined expertise ensures the successful execution of the project’s gold-backed digital asset strategy and its long-term vision.
Jakob Kim — Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
A veteran in global mining and natural resource strategy, Jakob brings over 20 years of experience, including key leadership roles at Korea Resources Corporation (KORES) as Mongolia Representative (2007–2018), and POSCO as Overseas Agent (2002–2007). His deep-rooted understanding of resource-based investments is foundational to LumiVault’s real-world asset (RWA) operations. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-k-9900a71a6
Douglas Kim — Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Douglas has spearheaded operational growth at various blockchain startups and exchanges. As former COO of Bispex Exchange and contributor to Upbit’s early infrastructure (2017–2018), he brings extensive experience in exchange operations, compliance, and scaling. He currently serves as COO at GMEFi Inc., and formerly CFO at Terafarm Ltd. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-kim-0740b5174/
Minwoo Kim — Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Minwoo leads LumiVault’s technology roadmap with a background in systems engineering and blockchain scalability. He is CEO of Blict and was formerly CTO at Connect9. His decade-long tenure at Samsung SDS (2008–2018) equips him with enterprise-grade software engineering skills, essential for securing our infrastructure. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://kr.linkedin.com/in/minwoo-kim-908176302
David Yim — Chief Blockchain Officer (CBO)
David has overseen core trading engine architecture and security protocols at Biki Exchange and Upbit. His technical advisory roles at LD Capital and Coinbit demonstrate his strength in infrastructure auditing and backend optimization, making him a vital asset in LumiVault’s protocol integrity and token economy. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-yim-253969268
Aiden Ryu — Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Aiden steers LumiVault’s strategic direction and market alignment. With leadership roles at GMEFi Inc., Ngramn, Sinkweb, and ICO-Korea, he brings a robust understanding of market positioning, go-to-market strategies, and token distribution models across Asia. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiden-ryu-23048b27b
Samuel Olaide — Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Samuel brings extensive experience in Web3 marketing, community strategy, and crypto-native communications. He has led growth for Digination, Nestcoin, Bybit, and Data Mynt, specialising GTM strategies for early web3 projects. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Belgrade. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-ola-607412258/
Thomas Jang — Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Thomas has a proven track record in finance and global resource investment. He served as Senior Director of Finance for Eurasian Resources Group (Asia & Africa) and held executive roles at KORES and Samsung C&T’s raw materials finance division. His insights into cross-border resource investments are key to LumiVault’s sustainability.
Boris Korovin — Mining Advisor
Boris is a mining industry veteran with over two decades of experience. He has held senior technical roles at Glencore (DRC), Eurasian Resources Group, Alrosa, and Norilsk Nickel. His deep knowledge of gold extraction, drilling logistics, and feasibility operations ensures transparency in LumiVault’s mining partnerships.
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