Built by Humans, for a Better Web3 Future
With 20+ years of combined experience, our team has opened 30+ bank and exchange accounts, built structures that scale, and partnered with some of the most recognized brands in the space. We’ve helped 40+ Foundations and Web3 Organizations navigate the complexities of operations, governance, and compliance—supporting over $8BN in assets across global ecosystems.
Behind the scenes or at the table, Lemma delivers the operational edge that lets ambitious projects focus on what they do best.
Founding Team
Karel Olivier
Co-Founder: Growth
Karel is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a global background in finance, governance, and digital assets. He co-founded Lemma to help Foundations and DAOs scale seamlessly from incorporation to token launch and beyond, combining financial discipline with strategic execution...
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Lize Page
Co-Founder: Technical & People
Lize is a mathematician, data scientist, and systems thinker who co-founded Lemma to build elegant, robust infrastructure for Web3 and beyond. With over a decade of experience spanning financial services, sustainability, and emerging tech, she combines deep technical expertise with a passion for people and culture...
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Petri Basson
Co-Founder
Petri Basson is the co-founder of Lemma Solutions and has operated multiple start-ups, including leading funding rounds, scaling operations, marketing and all other aspects of running a business. He also brings his practical experience to any foundation and the Hash Directors team...
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Day to Day Operations
Jean du Plessis
Head of Finance Operations
Jean is a qualified CA(SA) with experience in traditional finance and private equity. He helps clients streamline their finances and tackle the complexities of digital asset reporting.
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Hugo May
Head of Research
Hugo is a systems engineer with 10 years of experience in the industry as a researcher and token designer. He leads our cryptoeconomics services and is also the founder of Just Cryptoeconomics, a public research effort furthering the practice of token design.
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Paul du Plessis
Operations Manager
Paul is a qualified legal practitioner with an impressive background in management consulting and crypto asset management. Paul has a deep passion for people, crypto, and building efficient processes.
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Jano Rademan
Head of Finance
Jano Rademan, Finance Director at Lemma SEZC, is a chartered accountant with nearly a decade of experience in finance and trade financing. He has scaled startups into international companies, led a multi-million euro M&A deal, and now focuses on driving long-term value at Lemma.
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Liana Etsebeth
Operations Lead
Liana is a qualified CA(SA) and has built a career spanning financial accounting, management, and international markets. Having worked with large corporations across South Africa, Los Angeles, and the Cayman Islands, Liana is our go-to expert for all things finance and global business strategy.
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Daniël Zietsman
Operations Manager
Daniël is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a background in assurance, sales, and operations. He has experience working with private equity clients at a Big Four firm in New York and has led operations and technology adoption at U.S. companies.
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Lukas Philipp
Operations Lead
Lukas has extensive experience working with tokenomics and governance. He has seen many of the mistakes teams often make. Lukas is our DAO and tokenomics guy.
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Andrew Knight
Consultant
Andrew is a CFA charter holder with over 10 years’ experience working in the finance and digital asset space. Andrew is our finance nerd and treasury guy.
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Dion Roos
Finance Lead
Dion is a CFA Charter holder with a strong track record that spans both investment management and manufacturing. He began his career in finance before transitioning into manufacturing, where he led efforts to improve production and quality control processes.
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Natasha van Wyk
Finance Operations Manager
Tash is a Chartered Accountant and Web3 Finance Operations Manager with seven years’ experience across audit, financial services, and investment funds. She combines strong traditional finance expertise with operational leadership, focusing on governance, efficient processes, and building high-performing teams within emerging digital ecosystems.
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Toinzelle Page
Internal & Client Operations Coordinator
Toinzelle, Lemma’s first employee, is a key team member who oversees operations, organizes events, manages work permits, and provides vital client support. Known for her reliability and can-do attitude, she plays a central role in keeping everything running smoothly.
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Christelle Myburgh
Operations Support Specialist
Christelle is a detail-oriented former educator who now works as a Web3 Operations Support Specialist. She uses strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to streamline workflows, maintain smooth daily operations, and support teams in delivering blockchain projects efficiently.
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Armand Schutzler
Operations Support Specialist
Armand is a Web3 Operations Support Specialist with a law and administration background, supporting global crypto clients in onboarding, governance, and compliance. He brings strong legal and communication skills, and outside work he's a photographer who enjoys combat sports, films, fitness, and travel.
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Tristan Ilgen
Operations Support Specialist
Tristan is a detail-driven, analytical professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. He currently supports Web3 operations at Lemma, bringing structure to complex systems with his strong accounting and problem-solving background, while continuously learning and growing in the Web3 space.
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Jan-Hendrik van Wyk
Client Lead
Jan-Hendrik has over nine years’ auditing experience across financial firms, bringing strong analytical skills and attention to detail. He is client-focused, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with RPA automation credentials that he’s eager to apply beyond traditional auditing as he contributes to Lemma’s continued growth.
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Yvonne Hill
Web3 Operations Lead
Yvonne is a Chartered Accountant and Web3 Operations Support Specialist with four years’ experience in audit and assurance. She combines expertise in governance, risk, and finance with a passion for blockchain, focusing on strengthening operations, transparency, and scalable growth in the Web3 ecosystem.
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