Patrick Hennes is a leading voice in the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance, backed by over 25 years of experience in asset servicing and over a decade of deep specialization in fintech and tokenization. As Head of Digital Asset Servicing at DZ PRIVATBANK S.A., he is at the forefront of building the infrastructure for the future of Asset Servicing, driving innovation that bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi.
Throughout his extensive career, Patrick has held high-impact leadership roles—including Big4 company Director and independent consultant—earning a strong reputation for excellence in digital asset servicing, regulatory strategy, and transformational change management.
He was the visionary and project lead behind Fundchain, one of Luxembourg’s earliest and most influential proof-of-concept initiatives for investment fund tokenization. He also co-authored the white paper “Distributed Ledger Technology – Genesis of a New Business Model for the Asset Management Industry”, a foundational publication that helped shape the industry's early approach to DLT adoption.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Patrick is actively shaping the future of finance—advocating for modular infrastructure, institutional-grade digital custody, and the tokenization of assets as critical pillars of the next-generation financial ecosystem.
Innovation is transforming the asset management sector — and Luxembourg is leading the way. Digitisation, tokenisation, cloud technologies, and Artificial Intelligence are redefining the front-to-back value chain, from fund distribution and investment management through to operations. This panel will examine current developments and practitioner-led use cases, while assessing the opportunities and risks ahead.
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Co-Founder & CEO
Head of Digital Asset Servicing
Head of Private Markets