Stockholm, 27 May 2026.
Mitigram, the world’s leading digital platform for trade finance, today announced the formation of its inaugural Strategic Advisory Board to provide critical and strategic counsel in the company’s next stage of growth.
These founding members, the first in a growing group of global industry leaders, will accelerate the scaling of Mitigram’s digital ecosystem through geographical expansion, partnerships and strategic acquisitions.
Carl Wegner, Chair of the Advisory Board, together with Meral Sengoz and Merisa Lee Gimpel, bring over a century of world-class industry experience across trade finance, commercial banking and fintech innovation:
- Carl Wegner: A leader in trade digitalization, Carl most recently served as CEO of Contour, where he led the global adoption of blockchain-based trade solutions. His deep expertise in Asian markets and experience leading transaction banking for giants like Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered will be instrumental in Mitigram’s international scaling.
- Meral Şengöz: A seasoned leader in commercial banking and fintech, Meral brings over 25 years of experience, including her tenure as Head of Trade Finance at Isbank. Her deep knowledge of the Türkiye market, combined with her work with the EBRD on legislative alignment for digital trade (MLETR) and her leadership in the T3i Partner Network, position her as an important voice on trade finance transformation across both emerging and established markets.
- Merisa Lee Gimpel: A leader in digital trade and transaction banking, Merisa has held senior leadership roles at Lloyds Bank, Citi, and serves as a product-engagement lead to Enigio, Mitigram’s partner in digital original documents. As the founder of Digital Trade Works, she specializes in the commercialization of digital trade and working capital solutions. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between legacy banking infrastructure and agile fintech.
“The collective expertise of Carl, Meral and Merisa is unmatched, and their insights will be a catalyst for our growth as we pursue strategic growth opportunities,” said Joshua Kroeker, CEO of Mitigram.
As the industry navigates the complexities and challenges of global trade, the Advisory Board will help steer Mitigram’s strategy to address the core realities of trade: multi-party complexity, data fragmentation, and capital inefficiency.
Carl Wegner, Chair of the Advisory Board, Mitigram:
“Having spent decades driving trade digitalization across Asia and globally, I know firsthand that the industry is at a major turning point. Mitigram’s vision for the future of trade finance is exactly what the industry needs right now, and I am thrilled to help guide the company’s global expansion and scale its footprint in high-growth markets.”
Meral Şengöz, Advisory Board Member, Mitigram:
“Trade today demands speed, resilience, and broader access to financial resources, yet the underlying infrastructure has not evolved at the same pace. Mitigram brings together technology and financial ecosystems to address this challenge, and I’m excited to join the Advisory Board at a time when meaningful transformation lies ahead.”
Merisa Lee Gimpel, Advisory Board Member, Mitigram:
“Trade finance has been stuck in silos for too long. Mitigram is building the connectivity to change that. I share Josh’s vision for how banks can thrive in a data-driven, connected future. What’s in the works is long overdue, and I’m looking forward to working with the Advisory Board to help the team deliver these solutions to banks, corporates, and SMEs across the UK, Europe, and Africa.”
