DogeBank’s success is driven by a team of experienced professionals with exceptional expertise across various domains.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Gary Challinor
Currently the Executive Vice President of Caret Digital, Gary has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He has held multiple senior management roles in Australia and globally. Gary has been instrumental in helping startups grow from 0 to 1, working with large enterprises in multiple business segments, including smart manufacturing systems and technology transformation. He has also been involved in Australian government tech projects, contributing to the formulation of policies for the tech industry.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Backhaus
Backhaus holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Munich University. He is the former Project Manager for Oracle’s Super Account project and has over 13 years of experience in areas like enterprise information systems, big data, human-machine interface technology, AI robotics combined with blockchain, and cybersecurity. His experience spans R&D and management roles in various cutting-edge fields.
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO): L. Geoffrey Morphy
L. Geoffrey Morphy holds a degree in Finance from Dalhousie University and an icd.d certification from the Directors' College. He has over 35 years of experience and previously served as the CEO and COO of Bitfarms. Under his leadership, Bitfarms grew from a small mining operation in Quebec, Canada, to a global player listed on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange, with mining facilities in four countries and a computing power of over 4.4 exahashes per second.
Chief Operating Officer (COO): Benoit Gobel
Benoit Gobel has extensive expertise in managing global mining operations and infrastructure at Bitfarms. He oversees mining equipment selection, site selection, and data center construction, optimizing operational efficiency. His knowledge helps the company design data centers that are resilient to risks such as power disruptions and adverse weather, ensuring continuous mining activities.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Philip Wray
Philip Wray holds a degree in Accounting and Finance and is a certified ACA (UK Chartered Accountant). With over 18 years in financial management, Philip is currently the Group Financial Director at VivoPower. He has previously held key roles at Invensys Group and Tektronix, focusing on financial reporting, regional profitability, and financial strategy optimization. Philip is also actively involved in nonprofit organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility.