CEO
Cody Harmon is the CEO of Base2 Asset Management and a co-founder of Cruz. A dynamic tech entrepreneur with a background in blockchain, financial services, and innovation, Cody has built a track record of leading high-growth ventures. He was the youngest ever recipient of the Financial Planning Association’s AFP® Australian Financial Planner of the Year Award in 2016, reflecting his early achievements in the industry
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Strategic Advisor
Michael, an expert in Digital Law, combines his technical, regulatory, and legal skills to advise companies on digital assets, fintech, blockchain, and innovative technologies. A former software developer with deep knowledge of digital currencies and smart contracts, Michael is a recognised thought leader, frequently publishing and speaking globally on these topics. He also serves on the boards of Blockchain Australia and the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Head of Quant Fund Management
Charles has over 17 years in traditional finance and extensive experience running live institutional strategies in digital assets across both CeFi and DeFi markets. His expertise spans quant research, market-making, risk management, and machine learning, with execution experience across both exchange and OTC environments. He combines deep technical capability with a disciplined investment approach—bringing the sophistication and governance investors expect in high-performance, digitally native strategies.
Strategic Advisor
Helen Coonan has a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in legal practice, government, and corporate leadership. A former Australian Cabinet Minister, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for Information Technology, Helen has chaired the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and led transformative reforms at Crown Resorts Limited.
Chief Operating Officer
Nat Daley has over 15 years of experience in innovation and technology within the financial services sector. At Cruz, he has spearheaded peer-reviewed research and business model validation. Nat manages a select few family offices on the east coast of Australia.
Chief Marketing Officer
Richard Smith is a founding member of Base2 Asset Management, where he leads brand, communications, and investor engagement. With over a decade of experience in crypto, fintech, and communications, he specialises in building trust in complex technologies for institutional audiences. He is also Chief Marketing Officer at Cruz.
Chief Sales Officer
Roman Lenio brings a strong background in technology and digital recruitment, where he built and led high-performing teams across fast-growing sectors. At Base2, he leads sales strategy and client engagement, focusing on building trusted relationships with institutional allocators and wholesale investors. His expertise in scaling commercial operations and navigating complex, technical markets supports Base2’s mission to deliver transparent, systematic digital asset solutions with long-term client alignment.
Executive Director
Paul Miller brings over two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality sectors, where he has held senior leadership roles driving adoption of new technologies across large-scale venue networks. As a Senior Advisor to Base2, Paul provides strategic guidance on partnerships and distribution, leveraging his deep industry relationships to help connect digital asset solutions with institutional and corporate partners. His expertise in building trusted commercial frameworks supports Base2’s focus on professionalism, scalability, and long-term alignment.
Non-Executive Director
Alfred Presley is a seasoned financial adviser with extensive experience guiding high-net-worth individuals and family offices across portfolio construction, risk management, and strategic wealth planning. At Base2, Alfred provides advisory insight into investor needs and expectations, ensuring product design and communication align with the standards required by wholesale and sophisticated investors. His background in client engagement and financial strategy helps bridge traditional wealth management with innovative digital asset solutions.
