Team

Darcy Taylor is a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving growth and transformation in industries disrupted by technology. With expertise across FinTech, blockchain, FMCG, sports, entertainment, mobile gaming, and digital media, Darcy excels in leveraging innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. A seasoned executive with global experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, he has successfully led startups and multinational organizations, driving value creation, operational excellence, and talent development. Darcy’s experience enables him to adapt and deliver results in complex, fast-changing business environments.

Jim is a CPA, CA and a CFA with over 20 years of finance experience. Most recently Jim was SVP, Finance and Acting CFO at Westport Fuel Systems and prior to Westport held senior roles at Amica Mature Lifestyles, Absolute Software and Cisco Systems. Jim has extensive capital markets, acquisitions, and international experience having worked for four years in California and two years in Russia. Jim articled with KPMG in Vancouver, British Columbia and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Over 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, company director, investor, and board advisor, and has been based in Asia for almost two decades. Matt founded boutique consulting firm Fidelio Partners in Singapore to advise public and private companies on market entry and strategic business growth within South and Southeast Asia’s key consumer markets, including India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Matt has deep industry experience in successfully scaling tech businesses and a strong focus on companies at the intersection of crypto & AI.

Mark Rutledge has over 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, C-level executive and strategic adviser with a particular expertise in structuring and financing technology start-ups. In the early stages of his career, Mark practised securities and entertainment law, and acted for clients such Viacom, Disney, Paramount, Time Warner, Showtime, USA Networks, and Canal + (France). He is currently CEO of Carraway Capital Corp., and co-founder and President of Sosido Networks Inc. a knowledge-sharing community for health-care professionals. He was until recently a Director of East Side Games, a leading mobile gaming company (TSE:EAGR), and is currently a Director of StreaksAI plc (LSE:STK)) and AQRU plc (AQSE:AQRU), and Pioneer Media Holdings Inc. (NE:JPEG) helping to take all four companies public. He is also a Director of Aja Ventures Inc.

Julia brings almost 15 years’ experience in capital markets, business development and marketing communications to Pioneer’s Board. She has extensive experience developing and executing integrated investor and stakeholder communication plans for private and publicly-traded companies, as well as providing successful capital markets and funding strategies for companies across various industries including: technology, gaming and media. Julia is currently the VP, Investor Relations at CloudMD (TSX.V:DOC), as well as a Strategic Advisor to Paidia Gaming. Previously, she was Head, Investor Relations and Marketing at Enthusiast Gaming (NASDAQ: EGLX).

Olivia Edwards brings 5 years of operational expertise to Pioneer's board, including corporate secretary duties and facilitating strategic financing across industries such as web3, gaming, AI and carbon capture. She has navigated reporting requirements in both Canada and the UK, helping guide companies through the public listing process and securing key investment. Olivia currently serves as a director of a Capital Pool Company (CPC) in Canada, bringing extensive experience with the regulatory landscape for public entities. She holds a Master of Management and has completed the Canadian Securities Course, strengthening her financial background.