Phillip Lord

Phillip Lord has spent over 20 years at the intersection of global finance and emerging technology. As President of International at Bakkt, he leads the company’s global strategy and expansion, shaping how institutions engage with digital assets through secure infrastructure, market access, and forward-looking investment capabilities.Earlier in his career, Phillip held senior roles at top global banks including Jefferies, Nomura, and HSBC, building deep expertise in capital markets, cross-border finance, and structured investments. This institutional foundation enables him to navigate and translate complex financial innovations into scalable, real-world solutions.Phillip’s global footprint spans New York, London, Dubai, and Singapore, giving him an instinctive understanding of how financial innovation plays out across markets. Whether speaking at conferences, briefing the media, or advising industry leaders, he’s known for cutting through buzzwords with sharp, usable insights that get to the point.