Summary: Since becoming CEO in January 2025, Jan Lorenc has focused on scaling CurrencyFair’s core FX advantage while building a future-proof roadmap. Recognised as a Top 10 Impactful Leader to follow in 2026, Jan is revolutionising how we work by combining institutional-grade stability with next-generation infrastructure.

A Year of Strategic Transformation

We are proud to announce that our CEO, Jan Lorenc, has been named one of the Top 10 Impactful Leaders to Follow in 2026. Since stepping into the CEO role in January 2025, Jan has led CurrencyFair through a period of disciplined, high-velocity growth, ensuring that as we scale, we never lose sight of our core mission: fairness and transparency.

Revolutionising the "Engine Room" of FX

While CurrencyFair has long been a leader in the FX space, Jan’s leadership has revolutionised how we operate. His focus isn't just on moving money; it's on the architecture of global liquidity.

By streamlining our internal operations and focusing on high-value B2B corridors, Jan has ensured that CurrencyFair scales in a way that remains sustainable and "sound."

• Scale with Purpose: Under Jan’s guidance, we’ve expanded our strategic footprint, focusing on the high-stakes needs of CFOs and corporate treasurers.
• Modernising the Core: We have enhanced our traditional FX services with AI-driven reconciliation and open banking integrations to ensure the "engine room" is faster and more secure than ever.

Blockchain as the Future Plumbing

Jan is a firm believer that the future of finance lies in better "plumbing." While CurrencyFair continues to dominate the traditional FX space, Jan has laid the groundwork for blockchain integration.

To Jan, blockchain is not a buzzword or a speculative asset , it is the foundational infrastructure of the future. By planning for a transition to blockchain-powered payment rails, Jan is ensuring that CurrencyFair will lead the next decade of global finance just as it led the last.

"We are in the business of trust. My focus since January 2025 has been on ensuring our traditional FX roots are stronger than ever, while building the technological bridges that will define the 2026 digital economy." Jan Lorenc, CEO

Impactful Leadership for 2026

Being named a Top 10 Impactful Leader is a testament to the "Resilience-First" culture Jan has fostered. From his early days navigating the 2008 financial crisis in Dublin to his current role as a fintech visionary, Jan remains anchored in one principle: making cross-border finance seamless, transparent, and fundamentally fair.