Product and business development specialist with over 20 years’ experience working with global financial institutions, multilateral organisations, and enterprise networks to design, build, and scale market-facing products. Selected Highlights: Designed and launched an e-learning product generating EUR 1 million + revenue within 12 months Designed a no-code enterprise SaaS platform for API ecosystem creation

Leo Cullen

Product and business development specialist with over 20 years’ experience working with global financial institutions, multilateral organisations, and enterprise networks to design, build, and scale market-facing products. Selected Highlights: Designed and launched an e-learning product generating EUR 1 million + revenue within 12 months Designed a no-code enterprise SaaS platform for API ecosystem creation

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Product and business development specialist with over 20 years’ experience working with global financial institutions, multilateral organisations, and enterprise networks to design, build, and scale market-facing products.

Selected Highlights:
Designed and launched an e-learning product generating EUR 1 million + revenue
within 12 months Designed a no-code enterprise SaaS platform for API ecosystem creation

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at MandateProof
April 1, 2026 - Present
Designed an AI accountability and governance solution addressing regulatory gaps in financial services; developed a framework to enforce and validate delegated authority at the point of AI execution; positioned product within Open Banking and AI regulatory environments; engaged domain experts to validate architecture and use cases; selected for the Central Bank of Ireland Innovation Sandbox.
Product & Business Consultant at NB3
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Delivered product strategy, design, and commercial development for multiple client engagements; designed digital products and platforms; produced market intelligence reports; provided expert input at industry events; served as Fractional Chief Product Officer for Ostia Solutions and co-developed a digital platform (WTFI) for education in decentralised finance.
Founder & CEO at White Pyramid Ltd
April 1, 2015 - January 31, 2022
E-learning and digital strategy consultancy focused on product development and global education platforms; led ICC Global Academy launch, defined strategy, structure, and commercial model; selected board, faculty, and subject matter experts; designed curriculum and standards; led technology selection and implementation; negotiated vendor relationships; delivered platform for 40M+ businesses.
Head of Business Development at BCR Publishing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Repositioned and scaled the commercial offering of an international events and market intelligence business; led growth strategy across global markets; managed senior relationships with financial institutions.
Head of Trade Products at Coastline Solutions
January 1, 1999 - July 31, 2013
Led product and business development for a global education and market intelligence platform in international trade finance; designed and scaled educational and market-facing products; built partnerships with ICC, Deutsche Bank, EBRD, ADB, IMF; worked with senior executives across global banking and financial institutions.

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner (Project Management) at AXELOS
January 1, 2019 - June 18, 2026
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) at London Institute of Banking and Finance
January 1, 2000 - June 18, 2026
Degree in Property Economics at Trinity College Dublin & Dublin Institute of Technology
January 1, 1997 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

PRINCE2 Practitioner (Project Management)
January 1, 2019 - June 18, 2026
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)
January 1, 2000 - June 18, 2026
Degree in Property Economics
January 1, 1997 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment