Our Team

Optima’s team comprises former senior regulators, CCO’s, lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals who bring first-hand insight into the demands of today’s regulatory environment. Client engagements are led by Optima’s most senior advisers, supported by a global team of compliance professionals.

Our Team

All

Management

New York

London

Hong Kong

Dubai

Chicago

San Francisco

Jonathan Saxton Management

Jonathan Saxton

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Michael Timotheou Management

Michael Timotheou

President & Chief Operating Officer
Jason Yager Management

Jason Yager

Chief Financial Officer
Don Babbitt New York

Don Babbitt

Partner
Adam Reback New York

Adam Reback

Partner
Priya Roy New York

Priya Roy

Partner
Steve Schwartz New York

Steve Schwartz

Head of Cybersecurity / Partner
Jennifer Duggins New York

Jennifer Duggins

Partner
Greg Worsfold London

Greg Worsfold

Partner
Sani Jackson London

Sani Jackson

Partner
Hap Oakley London

Hap Oakley

Partner - Head of Business Development
Katrina Banh Hong Kong

Katrina Banh

Partner and Head of Asia
Shannon Horton San Francisco

Shannon Horton

Partner and Head of West Coast
Joshua Mika Chicago

Joshua Mika

Partner
Nick Walling Dubai

Nick Walling

Partner and Head of UAE
Anna Povinelli New York

Anna Povinelli

Partner