Lars Hodel joined Bitcoin Suisse AG in November 2017 as Head Legal and Compliance, where he ensures that operations are in conformity with legal and regulatory requirements and the related risks are managed accordingly. Before joining Bitcoin Suisse AG he was working at a Swiss systemic relevant bank with a specialization on regulatory and tax compliance, as tax consultant in a Big 4 company, and in the legal department of a globally leading medtech firm, adding up to more than 8 years of relevant experience. Lars Hodel studied in Switzerland, France and the Netherlands. He holds a master’s degree in Law (MLaw) from the University of Berne and a postgraduate master’s degree in International Business Law from Tilburg University (LL.M).