Daryn Stilwell
About Daryn Stilwell
Daryn Stilwell is the Interim Head of UK and General Counsel (UK and EMEA) at Gemini, with extensive experience in legal and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Company
Daryn Stilwell is currently working at Gemini. He holds the position of Interim Head of UK since 2024. In addition, he has been serving as General Counsel for the UK and EMEA regions at Gemini since 2023. His work predominantly takes place in Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
Title
Daryn Stilwell currently holds dual roles at Gemini: Interim Head of UK and General Counsel (UK and EMEA). His responsibilities involve overseeing and managing legal and compliance issues within these regions, ensuring regulatory adherence and legal operations are handled effectively.
Education and Expertise
Daryn Stilwell earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Stellenbosch University, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting/Economics at the same university from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, he achieved an MBA Essentials from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2019. His academic background in law and business administration complements his extensive experience in legal and compliance functions.
Background
Daryn Stilwell has an extensive background in legal services, with prior roles at several major companies. He served as General Counsel at Thunes from 2020 to 2023, and held multiple positions at CYBER 1, including Interim Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Member from 2017 to 2020. His other notable positions include Head of Legal at Trust Payments and Legal Counsel roles at Visa, Worldpay, Accenture, and Deutsche Bank. His work has consistently been based in London, United Kingdom.
Achievements
Daryn Stilwell has extensive experience managing legal and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Greater Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He played a significant role as an interim Group CEO for a Nasdaq-listed public company. His strong background in the financial services and computer and network security industries showcases his versatility and effectiveness in overseeing audit, finance, legal, compliance, and regulatory functions.