Maher Kacem
Maher Kacem

Fintech, Blockchain and Payment Systems Executive

Open to offers · Member since 2 Nov 2026
Location
Tunis, Tunisia
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a fintech, blockchain, and payment systems executive with more than 15 years of experience leading complex programs, digital transformation initiatives, and cross-functional teams.

I specialize in payment infrastructure, financial systems, solution architecture, governance, risk, compliance, and operating-model design. I have led high-stakes international tenders worth more than €50 million and managed teams of up to 57 people.

I am the founder of SOUN, a Tunisian-dinar-backed stablecoin and payment infrastructure initiative. I designed its architecture, roadmap, reserve and collateralization mechanisms, compliance framework, and regulatory strategy.

I have been active in digital assets since 2016 as a business angel, strategic advisor, and trader. I have invested in more than 100 blockchain startups, including NEXO and THORChain, and have supported fundraising totaling $25 million.

My background also includes consulting, HealthTech, big data, agriculture operations, commercial strategy, and technology due diligence. I combine executive leadership with hands-on expertise in fintech, Web3, DeFi, payments, and business transformation.

Skills

34 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Founder SOUN

Founded and led the design of a payment infrastructure centered on a stablecoin backed 100% by the Tunisian dinar, including wallet capabilities, transaction traceability, auditability, and near-zero fees.

Defined the technical architecture, integration choices, reserve and collateralization model, product roadmap, program priorities, risks, and dependencies. Prepared the regulatory strategy for monetary authorities, built the founding team, and prepared the seed round.

Business Angel and Strategic Advisor Strategic Advisory & Fintech Investment

Conduct technical, financial, and legal due diligence for fintech and blockchain projects, assessing architectures, operating models, and associated risks. Act as a seed investor in more than 100 startups, including NEXO and THORChain.

Advise the Bochsler Finance fund on sourcing, evaluation, and allocation. Structured institutional fundraising totaling $25 million, negotiated terms and governance, and actively trade digital assets across spot, margin, and DeFi markets.

General Manager Family Farm

Managed a 28-hectare fruit farm, leading 12 permanent staff and up to 45 seasonal workers. Oversaw budget management, sales, and annual revenue of approximately TND 500,000.

Led production automation initiatives covering irrigation and fertilization, improving yields and reducing costs. Expanded the orchard from 3,000 to 12,000 trees.

Co-Founder and Commercial Director Hippocrate.org

Co-founded a HealthTech and medical big-data platform combining a professional network with a 360-degree management solution for practices, clinics, and hospitals.

Defined sales and go-to-market strategy and developed partnerships with healthcare stakeholders. Won the Esprit incubator program and was selected for the Stanford X entrepreneurship program.

Senior Consultant and Project Manager ICC, International Consulting Corporation

Managed complex international tenders end to end, including requirements analysis, technical and financial structuring, bid writing, and bid defense.

Won several tenders totaling more than €50 million, coordinated technical and legal teams, represented multinational companies before contracting and port authorities, and supervised junior consultants.

Junior Consultant ICC, International Consulting Corporation

Supported STAM tender responses through competitive intelligence, bid preparation, and consulting activities.

Built early experience in tender management, business analysis, and proposal development for international projects.

Education

Learning history

Université Paris Dauphine-PSL / MBA International Paris

Executive MBA, International MBA

In progress.

IHET, Institut des Hautes Études de Tunis

Bachelor, Business Administration

Lycée Français Pierre Mendès France

French Baccalaureate

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