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Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Christoph Pliessnig
Christoph Pliessnig

Christoph Pliessnig, Teroxx founder and passionate entrepreneur, began his career in the insurance industry. There, he quickly realized that comprehensive, accessible advice is the key to customer-specific solutions that truly win over their users.
Christopher subsequently shifted his focus to the digital asset market, where his deep knowledge and ability to break down complex concepts soon made his name known. Increasing demand for his expertise led him to found Teroxx Global Group.

Christoph Pliessnig
Christoph Pliessnig, Teroxx founder and passionate entrepreneur, began his career in the insurance industry. There, he quickly realized that comprehensive, accessible advice is the key to customer-specific solutions that truly win over their users.
Christopher subsequently shifted his focus to the digital asset market, where his deep knowledge and ability to break down complex concepts soon made his name known. Increasing demand for his expertise led him to found Teroxx Global Group.

Martin Riess
Chief Financial Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Martin Riess

Martin brings extensive experience in financial leadership, strategy, and operational management. He has successfully combined financial rigor with strategic insight, ensuring long-term stability while enabling growth and innovation.
At Teroxx, Martin moves beyond managing numbers, turning financial strategy into actionable decisions that shape the company’s long-term direction. His guiding principle is simple: “strategy turns challenges into direction”, so he approaches every task with integrity, teamwork, and calm focus. For Martin, the backbone of Teroxx is its people: by acting as one team and combining diverse strengths toward a common goal, the company transforms complex challenges into clear paths forward.

Martin Riess
Martin brings extensive experience in financial leadership, strategy, and operational management. He has successfully combined financial rigor with strategic insight, ensuring long-term stability while enabling growth and innovation.
At Teroxx, Martin moves beyond managing numbers, turning financial strategy into actionable decisions that shape the company’s long-term direction. His guiding principle is simple: “strategy turns challenges into direction”, so he approaches every task with integrity, teamwork, and calm focus. For Martin, the backbone of Teroxx is its people: by acting as one team and combining diverse strengths toward a common goal, the company transforms complex challenges into clear paths forward.

Siegfried Wengler
Chief Executive Officer, Teroxx Marketing & Investment GmbH
Siegfried Wengler

Siegfried has been in the finance industry for 40 years. He began his career in the insurance sector but soon realized that investment work suited him far better, and he subsequently moved into the investment business, where he later ran an asset management firm as CEO. Other focal points in his career have been investments in power and energy projects as well as agricultural investments in South America, which he still operates today on-site with local partners as an investor.
His driving force has been and remains his mission to make all his clients and investors prosperous and thereby give them financial freedom.
Since the founding of Teroxx, Siggi served for over seven years as Sales Director responsible for distribution before moving to the supervisory board in October 2025. He now advises the company with his more than forty years of experience in finance and investment.

Siegfried Wengler
Siegfried has been in the finance industry for 40 years. He began his career in the insurance sector but soon realized that investment work suited him far better, and he subsequently moved into the investment business, where he later ran an asset management firm as CEO. Other focal points in his career have been investments in power and energy projects as well as agricultural investments in South America, which he still operates today on-site with local partners as an investor.
His driving force has been and remains his mission to make all his clients and investors prosperous and thereby give them financial freedom.
Since the founding of Teroxx, Siggi served for over seven years as Sales Director responsible for distribution before moving to the supervisory board in October 2025. He now advises the company with his more than forty years of experience in finance and investment.

Alexander Schlichting
Chief Executive Officer, Teroxx Partner AG
Alexander Schlichting

With more than two decades of leadership in finance, real estate, and investment management, Alexander has been scaling complex organizations and shaping their long-term strategy. He has led teams of hundreds, while steering strategic direction, operations, public presence, and built robust sales and distribution structures.
At Teroxx, Alexander brings his calm leadership, focus on teamwork, and conviction that “nothing is stronger than a perfect team” to the group’s growth journey. Guided by trust, resilience, and a clear vision, he believes Teroxx’s strength lies in its people - a team united by ambition and dedication, working together to turn defined goals into lasting results.

Alexander Schlichting
With more than two decades of leadership in finance, real estate, and investment management, Alexander has been scaling complex organizations and shaping their long-term strategy. He has led teams of hundreds, while steering strategic direction, operations, public presence, and built robust sales and distribution structures.
At Teroxx, Alexander brings his calm leadership, focus on teamwork, and conviction that “nothing is stronger than a perfect team” to the group’s growth journey. Guided by trust, resilience, and a clear vision, he believes Teroxx’s strength lies in its people - a team united by ambition and dedication, working together to turn defined goals into lasting results.

Sabine Klein
Chief Executive Officer at Teroxx Middle East DMCC
Sabine Klein

Sabine is an accomplished banker and compliance professional with over two decades of international experience in highly regulated European markets and the UAE. She brings expertise in banking products, processes, and compliance, backed by advanced certifications including CAMS and membership in ACAMS. Her career reflects a dedication to efficiency, organization, and the highest standards of integrity.
At Teroxx, Sabine combines her deep industry knowledge with a forward-looking mindset. Her guiding principle is to “always try”, she views growth as a continuous journey, and believes the greatest achievement is always the one still to come. For her, Teroxx is strengthened by its culture - a shared sense of purpose and trust she proudly calls the Teroxx Family.

Sabine Klein
Sabine is an accomplished banker and compliance professional with over two decades of international experience in highly regulated European markets and the UAE. She brings expertise in banking products, processes, and compliance, backed by advanced certifications including CAMS and membership in ACAMS. Her career reflects a dedication to efficiency, organization, and the highest standards of integrity.
At Teroxx, Sabine combines her deep industry knowledge with a forward-looking mindset. Her guiding principle is to “always try”, she views growth as a continuous journey, and believes the greatest achievement is always the one still to come. For her, Teroxx is strengthened by its culture - a shared sense of purpose and trust she proudly calls the Teroxx Family.

Constantinos Pavlides
General Manager, Teroxx Digital Asset Ltd.
Constantinos Pavlides

Constantinos has over a decade of experience leading fintech and digital businesses across Europe. He directed go-to-market plans, expanded into new markets, and established strong networks of partners and Introducing Brokers.
At Teroxx, Constantinos leads strategic and operational functions, ensuring compliance with MiCA regulations while driving innovation, growth, and risk management. His rule of thumb is to “aim with intent, rise with purpose”, as he combines resilience, method, and dedication in his leadership. For Constantinos, the driving force of Teroxx is its culture and resolve - a spirit of shared drive that reflects both the organization’s values and his own belief that kindness and courage matter most.

Constantinos Pavlides
Constantinos has over a decade of experience leading fintech and digital businesses across Europe. He directed go-to-market plans, expanded into new markets, and established strong networks of partners and Introducing Brokers.
At Teroxx, Constantinos leads strategic and operational functions, ensuring compliance with MiCA regulations while driving innovation, growth, and risk management. His rule of thumb is to “aim with intent, rise with purpose”, as he combines resilience, method, and dedication in his leadership. For Constantinos, the driving force of Teroxx is its culture and resolve - a spirit of shared drive that reflects both the organization’s values and his own belief that kindness and courage matter most.

Jakob Lundqvist
Chief Technology Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Jakob Lundqvist

Jakob brings over two and a half decades of experience in software development and technology leadership. He has co-founded several startups internationally, giving him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to build and scale businesses.
At Teroxx, Jakob collaborates with the leadership team on strategic initiatives while guiding the in-house IT department and managing external partners. His approach is rooted in “playing the long game”: analyzing complex challenges, spotting patterns others might miss, and transforming setbacks into opportunities. In his view, Teroxx’s power is its ability to go straight into solution mode when faced with obstacles, always focusing on progress rather than problems.

Jakob Lundqvist
Jakob brings over two and a half decades of experience in software development and technology leadership. He has co-founded several startups internationally, giving him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to build and scale businesses.
At Teroxx, Jakob collaborates with the leadership team on strategic initiatives while guiding the in-house IT department and managing external partners. His approach is rooted in “playing the long game”: analyzing complex challenges, spotting patterns others might miss, and transforming setbacks into opportunities. In his view, Teroxx’s power is its ability to go straight into solution mode when faced with obstacles, always focusing on progress rather than problems.

Tatiana Kalinina
Head of Compliance and AML, Teroxx Digital Asset Ltd.
Tatiana Kalinina

Tatiana is a seasoned compliance and operations professional, with more than a decade focused on regulatory compliance and AML. She has navigated complex frameworks across jurisdictions, leading license acquisitions, governance structures, and cross-border operations. Her track record includes guiding firms through crypto regulation, securing authorization under the EU MiCA framework, and overseeing corporate structuring, banking, and legal processes at international scale.
At Teroxx, Tatiana ensures the group meets the highest compliance and governance standards while supporting innovation in digital assets. She believes that “your only limit is the belief that you have one”, and she transforms complex regulatory challenges into scalable solutions. For her, Teroxx is powered by the synergy between its people, processes, and expertise - individually powerful, but even stronger when working together.

Tatiana Kalinina
Tatiana is a seasoned compliance and operations professional, with more than a decade focused on regulatory compliance and AML. She has navigated complex frameworks across jurisdictions, leading license acquisitions, governance structures, and cross-border operations. Her track record includes guiding firms through crypto regulation, securing authorization under the EU MiCA framework, and overseeing corporate structuring, banking, and legal processes at international scale.
At Teroxx, Tatiana ensures the group meets the highest compliance and governance standards while supporting innovation in digital assets. She believes that “your only limit is the belief that you have one”, and she transforms complex regulatory challenges into scalable solutions. For her, Teroxx is powered by the synergy between its people, processes, and expertise - individually powerful, but even stronger when working together.

Michel Farah
Head of Risk and Compliance, Teroxx Worldwide UAB
Michel Farah

Michel is a fintech, risk, and compliance entrepreneur with almost two decades of experience in the payments and financial services industries across the world. He specializes in enterprise risk management, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing, among others.
At Teroxx, Michel turns complex regulations into practical playbooks, ensuring compliance becomes an enabler rather than a burden. His global experience has taught him to adapt quickly, connect with diverse teams, and turn cultural differences into strengths - an approach that shapes the way he navigates risk today. He brings precision, integrity, and follow-through to every challenge, all powered by his motto: “stay calm, stay sharp, stay caffeinated”. For Michel, Teroxx stands out through trust, shared expertise, and a sense of humor that keeps the team moving forward together.

Michel Farah
Michel is a fintech, risk, and compliance entrepreneur with almost two decades of experience in the payments and financial services industries across the world. He specializes in enterprise risk management, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing, among others.
At Teroxx, Michel turns complex regulations into practical playbooks, ensuring compliance becomes an enabler rather than a burden. His global experience has taught him to adapt quickly, connect with diverse teams, and turn cultural differences into strengths - an approach that shapes the way he navigates risk today. He brings precision, integrity, and follow-through to every challenge, all powered by his motto: “stay calm, stay sharp, stay caffeinated”. For Michel, Teroxx stands out through trust, shared expertise, and a sense of humor that keeps the team moving forward together.

Mikaela Kantor
Chief Legal Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Mikaela Kantor

With extensive experience in regulated financial services and capital markets, licensing and cross-border transactions, Mikaela has been advising institutions through growth, regulation, and transformation. Besides being an advocate of the Supreme Court of Cyprus, and Vice-President of the Technology Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association, she has also built a legal practice, covering investment firms, funds, and fintechs.
At Teroxx, Mikaela leads the legal and regulatory strategy across the group, ensuring governance and structure in a fast-moving industry. She thrives on untangling complexity and bringing order to chaos, as she believes in “doing the work, trusting the process, and owning the outcome”. For her, what sets Teroxx apart is its diverse expertise united by a shared vision - a culture that allows innovation to flourish while maintaining the highest standards of trust and compliance.

Mikaela Kantor
With extensive experience in regulated financial services and capital markets, licensing and cross-border transactions, Mikaela has been advising institutions through growth, regulation, and transformation. Besides being an advocate of the Supreme Court of Cyprus, and Vice-President of the Technology Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association, she has also built a legal practice, covering investment firms, funds, and fintechs.
At Teroxx, Mikaela leads the legal and regulatory strategy across the group, ensuring governance and structure in a fast-moving industry. She thrives on untangling complexity and bringing order to chaos, as she believes in “doing the work, trusting the process, and owning the outcome”. For her, what sets Teroxx apart is its diverse expertise united by a shared vision - a culture that allows innovation to flourish while maintaining the highest standards of trust and compliance.

Jannick Bröring
Chief Asset Management Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Jannick Bröring

Jannick has been an early mover in institutional approaches to the digital asset market. Over the years, he has developed and optimized trading strategies, guided the trading team, and helped establish Teroxx as a trusted player in digital assets through both innovation and public engagement.
At Teroxx, Jannick now leads the asset management function with a focus on turning data into strategy and strategy into results. His guiding principle, “acta non verba” - actions, not words, reflects his belief in leading by example and giving more than one expects in return. Calm, analytical, and always prepared for the unexpected, he sees Teroxx’s value in its diversity and international reach, which allow the organization to adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Jannick Bröring
Jannick has been an early mover in institutional approaches to the digital asset market. Over the years, he has developed and optimized trading strategies, guided the trading team, and helped establish Teroxx as a trusted player in digital assets through both innovation and public engagement.
At Teroxx, Jannick now leads the asset management function with a focus on turning data into strategy and strategy into results. His guiding principle, “acta non verba” - actions, not words, reflects his belief in leading by example and giving more than one expects in return. Calm, analytical, and always prepared for the unexpected, he sees Teroxx’s value in its diversity and international reach, which allow the organization to adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Silke Panayiotou
Chief Operations Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Silke Panayiotou

With more than two decades of international experience in operations, administration, and client relations, Silke has built a career defined by cross-cultural collaboration. Her path includes various senior roles, where she supported executive leadership on corporate initiatives, and managed VIP and corporate client relations.
At Teroxx, Silke steers strategy and drives organizational performance. Guided by an “attitude of gratitude”, Silke leads with reliability, professionalism, and a focus on continuous improvement. She values calm and mindfulness, and believes Teroxx’s greatest strength lies in its people: a diverse, engaged, and adaptable team united by ambition, shared values, and a boutique spirit that combines precision with authenticity.

Silke Panayiotou
With more than two decades of international experience in operations, administration, and client relations, Silke has built a career defined by cross-cultural collaboration. Her path includes various senior roles, where she supported executive leadership on corporate initiatives, and managed VIP and corporate client relations.
At Teroxx, Silke steers strategy and drives organizational performance. Guided by an “attitude of gratitude”, Silke leads with reliability, professionalism, and a focus on continuous improvement. She values calm and mindfulness, and believes Teroxx’s greatest strength lies in its people: a diverse, engaged, and adaptable team united by ambition, shared values, and a boutique spirit that combines precision with authenticity.

Fernando Pacheco
Chief Client Officer, Teroxx Group Level
Fernando Pacheco

With more than two decades of international experience across banking and fintech, Fernando has guided institutions through growth, transformation, and regulatory change. His track record spans launching new markets for major banks, scaling high-growth fintechs, and working directly with regulators to secure licences and approvals.
At Teroxx, Fernando leads the client organisation with a clear focus on delivering a seamless, trusted experience for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. His credo: “life is an adventure” - which he navigates by combining resilience, curiosity, and discretion with a passion for creating long-term client partnerships. For him, Teroxx’s strength lies in its ability to disrupt the wealth management industry while channeling the energy and purpose that unite the team.

Fernando Pacheco
With more than two decades of international experience across banking and fintech, Fernando has guided institutions through growth, transformation, and regulatory change. His track record spans launching new markets for major banks, scaling high-growth fintechs, and working directly with regulators to secure licences and approvals.
At Teroxx, Fernando leads the client organisation with a clear focus on delivering a seamless, trusted experience for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. His credo: “life is an adventure” - which he navigates by combining resilience, curiosity, and discretion with a passion for creating long-term client partnerships. For him, Teroxx’s strength lies in its ability to disrupt the wealth management industry while channeling the energy and purpose that unite the team.

Jana Sommer
Head of Product, Teroxx Group Level
Jana Sommer

With over a decade of experience in product and project management, Jana’s expertise is at the intersection of innovation, problem-solving, and delivery. She has overseen products from initial concept to market launch, managed complex projects and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible results.
At Teroxx, Jana leads the product team with a focus on strategy, user-centered design, and cross-functional collaboration. Guided by her mantra “empower, then trust”, she brings clarity, speed, and calm to fast-moving environments, ensuring ideas become tangible outcomes. She believes Teroxx stands out through combining ambition with agility - daring to think big while working hands-on as one team.

Jana Sommer
With over a decade of experience in product and project management, Jana’s expertise is at the intersection of innovation, problem-solving, and delivery. She has overseen products from initial concept to market launch, managed complex projects and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible results.
At Teroxx, Jana leads the product team with a focus on strategy, user-centered design, and cross-functional collaboration. Guided by her mantra “empower, then trust”, she brings clarity, speed, and calm to fast-moving environments, ensuring ideas become tangible outcomes. She believes Teroxx stands out through combining ambition with agility - daring to think big while working hands-on as one team.

Julian Arnold
Creative Director, Teroxx Group Level
Julian Arnold

With roots in advertisement design, Julian has built an international career with leading fashion houses. His work has always sought to close the gap between art and design, shaping concepts that move beyond pure aesthetics, to create meaning and resonance.
At Teroxx, Julian gives the company its soul - developing a brand philosophy that clients can truly connect with. His expertise spans aesthetics, design, inter-social concepts, and performance optimization. Rooted in his philosophy “ora et labora” - pray and work, Julian approaches every challenge with persistence, focus, and a belief that the most important step is always the one ahead. For him, Teroxx’s power is in the fact that for its people, it isn’t just a job - it’s a mission.

Julian Arnold
With roots in advertisement design, Julian has built an international career with leading fashion houses. His work has always sought to close the gap between art and design, shaping concepts that move beyond pure aesthetics, to create meaning and resonance.
At Teroxx, Julian gives the company its soul - developing a brand philosophy that clients can truly connect with. His expertise spans aesthetics, design, inter-social concepts, and performance optimization. Rooted in his philosophy “ora et labora” - pray and work, Julian approaches every challenge with persistence, focus, and a belief that the most important step is always the one ahead. For him, Teroxx’s power is in the fact that for its people, it isn’t just a job - it’s a mission.

Christian Grall
Head of Partner Relationship Manager Europe, Teroxx Partner AG
Christian Grall

Christian brings over a decade of international management experience in sales, contracting, marketing, and PR in the investment and real estate sectors, across Europe. He has successfully structured and scaled multiple companies, and led cross-border fundraising campaigns exceeding €1 billion.
At Teroxx, Christian focuses on expanding the company’s reach and strengthening key partnerships across the region. He works with the conviction of “no risk, no story”, valuing authenticity, resilience, and collaboration at eye level with partners and colleagues alike. For him, the true force behind Teroxx’s success lies in its people: a team that brings diverse strengths together and turns ambition into action.

Christian Grall
Christian brings over a decade of international management experience in sales, contracting, marketing, and PR in the investment and real estate sectors, across Europe. He has successfully structured and scaled multiple companies, and led cross-border fundraising campaigns exceeding €1 billion.
At Teroxx, Christian focuses on expanding the company’s reach and strengthening key partnerships across the region. He works with the conviction of “no risk, no story”, valuing authenticity, resilience, and collaboration at eye level with partners and colleagues alike. For him, the true force behind Teroxx’s success lies in its people: a team that brings diverse strengths together and turns ambition into action.
Customer Relationship Managers
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Philipp Berger
Director of Client Relationship Germany & Austria
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Lars joined Teroxx late 2022 and is responsible for developing its marketing strategy and activities.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he possesses an impressive command of all things marketing and branding - particularly as a result of his work at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (Bertelsmann) and the Capital Bay Group.
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Philipp Berger
Lars joined Teroxx late 2022 and is responsible for developing its marketing strategy and activities.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he possesses an impressive command of all things marketing and branding - particularly as a result of his work at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (Bertelsmann) and the Capital Bay Group.
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Pranciškus Žukas
Relationship Manager Lithuania
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Lars joined Teroxx late 2022 and is responsible for developing its marketing strategy and activities.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he possesses an impressive command of all things marketing and branding - particularly as a result of his work at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (Bertelsmann) and the Capital Bay Group.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque elit erat, venenatis eu ullamcorper vel, vulputate egestas neque. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Nunc mattis pulvinar purus id efficitur.
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Pranciškus Žukas
Lars joined Teroxx late 2022 and is responsible for developing its marketing strategy and activities.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he possesses an impressive command of all things marketing and branding - particularly as a result of his work at Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (Bertelsmann) and the Capital Bay Group.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque elit erat, venenatis eu ullamcorper vel, vulputate egestas neque. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Nunc mattis pulvinar purus id efficitur.
Team
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Michel Farah
Head of AML & Compliance
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Karolis Jonuška
Head of Legal
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Mikkel Gautier Roesen
Head of Development
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Emil Jørgensen
Head of Infrastructure
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Michael Schulenburg
Head of Business Operations & HR
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