Mitigram and its CEO, Pedram Tadayon, have mutually agreed to conclude his operational role following the successful completion of a focused transformation mandate. During his tenure, Pedram led a decisive program of cost optimization, organizational restructuring and strategic repositioning, establishing a scalable foundation for Mitigram’s next growth phase.
With this strategic groundwork now completed, Pedram has chosen to pursue new opportunities, while remaining a strong supporter of Mitigram’s future success.
Joshua Kroeker will take on the role of CEO of Mitigram, effective immediately. Joshua joined the company in January 2024 and previously served as Head of Asia and Chief Product Officer. He brings a wealth of international experience and a distinguished record in advancing trade finance digitalization through emerging technologies and bank collaboration, having held senior leadership roles at Contour in Singapore and HSBC in Canada and Hong Kong.
Additionally, Tony Sepandian will assume responsibility as Chief Operating Officer, alongside his current role as Chief Financial Officer. The board is confident in having Joshua and Tony lead the company’s next phase of commercial expansion.
Kaj Hed, Chairman of Mitigram comments: “I am proud of the progress we’ve achieved in stabilizing and repositioning Mitigram. The company is now built for scale, and I look forward to watching the next chapter of its growth take shape.”
Joshua Kroeker, CEO of Mitigram comments: “As we stand at a critical juncture for our company and the trade finance industry, we have a unique opportunity to redefine our path and boldly expand into new markets and segments. By empowering our clients with innovative tools and seamless collaboration, we can build a stronger and more connected ecosystem.”
The board and shareholders extend their sincere gratitude to Pedram for his leadership during this pivotal transition period.
About Mitigram:
Mitigram is the leading digital platform for global trade finance execution. In 2024 alone, the platform facilitated over $41 billion in transactions across 120+ markets – empowering corporations, commodity traders, and financial institutions to transact with confidence. Mitigram supports risk coverage on more than 1,000 issuing banks and has enabled over 10,000 completed trade flows – bringing speed, control, and transparency to an industry long held back by fragmentation and paper.
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