# Leadership Team

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#### Jerome Dadon – Co-Founder and CEO

Jerome Dadon is an experienced funds manager, property developer, seasoned entrepreneur, professional cryptocurrency trader, and early adopter of Web3.

With a background in commerce and finance, Jerome spent several years as a Funds Manager, involved in managing assets and assessing deals worth more than $200 million.

From there, Jerome explored his own property development opportunities, as well as numerous and varied personal Mezzanine Finance deals.&#x20;

Choosing to walk his own path, Jerome’s entrepreneurial ambitions were also channelled into Brother Thomas, his café and wholesale coffee business.

During the disruptions of COVID-19, Jerome devoted his time and financial acumen to cryptocurrency trading, in the process developing his understanding and expertise in blockchain, non-fungible tokens, and the world of Web3.

It is through the culmination of Jerome’s experience and specialisation in finance, property, and Web3 that the idea for MZF PROTOCOL was born, occupying the sweet-spot between highly targeted skills and visionary thinking.

It’s Jerome’s goal to use the decentralised power and principles upon which Web3 is built to bring hitherto unimagined levels of accessibility and transparency to an aspect of traditional finance previously reserved for elite, high net-worth investors.

#### Jarrod Pyne – Co-Founder & CFO

Jarrod Pyne is the Chief Financial Officer at MZF PROTOCOL, where he applies a powerful blend of legal expertise, institutional-grade investment analysis, and strategic execution to originate and manage high-quality credit opportunities.

Jarrod began his career as a corporate lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the world’s leading law firms, where he advised on complex cross-border transactions and structured finance mandates. Notably, he served as both lawyer and project manager on one of the largest cross-border M\&A deals in Australian history — coordinating multidisciplinary teams, navigating high-stakes negotiations, and delivering outcomes under intense regulatory and commercial scrutiny.

Motivated to transition from legal advisory into capital deployment, Jarrod moved into investment management and is a CFA Level III Candidate. His approach integrates deep legal and structural insight with rigorous financial modelling and portfolio construction, focusing on risk-adjusted returns across mezzanine and opportunistic credit strategies.

At MZF PROTOCOL, Jarrod leads the acquisitions function — sourcing, structuring, and executing deals across private credit markets. He is instrumental in developing and refining the firm’s underwriting frameworks and investment theses, helping to shape the strategic direction of MZF PROTOCOL’s capital allocation.

Jarrod brings to MZF PROTOCOL a unique perspective that spans both the legal and financial dimensions of private markets. His ability to see deals from multiple angles — legal, structural, and investment — makes him a key driver of the firm’s disciplined and high-conviction approach to alternative credit.

#### Gregory Griffiths – Co-Founder & Board Advisor&#x20;

Gregory brings 20 plus years of experience in the startup and technology space, having been involved as the lead in many significant global blockchain projects, Gregory developed a keen eye for disruptive opportunities in the Web3 space. With a passion for innovation and disruption, he champions equal opportunities through decentralisation. A seasoned investor and strategist, he propels blockchain projects to success. Gregory is an active advisor to boards, driving fundraising and fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and finance.

With over a decade in the blockchain industry Gregory is a seasoned industry expert. He's held pivotal roles in executive and senior management, founding multiple startups specialising in Web3 and cutting-edge technology. A published Forbes author, his passion lies in delivering client value. Gregory's trustworthy approach has fostered enduring partnerships, affirming his reputation as a respected and influential figure in the industry.
