Christopher (Kit) Penny
London
Summary
Dynamic operator and strategist with a proven track record in driving product growth across the crypto, payments, and fintech sectors. Expertise in transforming innovative ideas into revenue-generating products while effectively scaling diverse portfolios. Recognized as a strong leader and collaborator, demonstrating an insatiable curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Product Strategy Officer
Incheon Holdings
05.2025 - Current
- Define and drive product strategy across a portfolio including a licenced cryptocurrency exchange (Waltzer), payment gateway (Monolo), and self-custody wallet (Jiggle).
- Own Jiggle’s growth strategy and core KPIs while coordinating cross-product roadmaps to unlock new markets, user segments, and regional expansion.
- Directed development and launch of Jiggle Web Wallet, a browser-based wallet optimised for both desktop and mobile, designed to broaden wallet accessibility.
- Led the concept, positioning, and go-to-market planning for Jiggle Link - an innovation that enables crypto transfers via simple sharable links, reducing onboarding friction and creating a pathway for both P2P and merchant crypto transfers through payment-gateway integrations.
Product Owner
Jiggle Wallet (Incheon Holdings Group)
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Led the development of a self-custody cryptocurrency wallet, managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to scaling and achieving 200,000+ registered users.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and customer support, to align the product with market and customer needs, resulting in $19M in exchange referrals within the first year.
- Analysed market trends and user behaviour to design user-centric features, maintaining a 4.5 App Store rating.
Summer Intern
CFC Underwriting and JM Finn
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Summer internships at CFC Underwriting (Cyber Insurance, 2022) and JM Finn (Wealth Management, 2022), gaining exposure to client engagement, investment analysis, and financial services operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
University of Bristol
06.2022
Skills
- Product Management: Product strategy, development, and lifecycle ownership
- Technical: Python (Pandas), Agile tools, crypto wallet integrations
- Collaboration: Stakeholder management, cross-functional alignment, client presentations
- Research & Analysis: Market insight, user behaviour, and data-driven decisions
- Innovation management: Using AI to redefine processes
Accomplishments
- Launched a globally available crypto wallet, reaching 200,000 registered users.
- Completed a 120km ultramarathon (5Km every hour for 24hrs), raising over £2,500 for charity.
- Ran a profitable Airbnb business throughout university, showing my entrepreneurial spirit.
- National Fives Champion at 15 and twice represented school 1st XI cricket at Lord’s, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and competitive drive.
Certification
- Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst – Corporate Finance Institute (Ongoing)
- Blockchain: Disruptive Technology - MIT Professional Education (2024-12 - 2025-03)
- Technical Foundations for Product Managers - Reforge (2024-11)
- Data Protection Training: Introduction to the GDPR - Ecovis (2024-05)
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport: Played 1st Team Cricket for School and Bristol University, competing at the top university division level. Play Golf with a handicap of 9, as well a love for Tennis, Rackets and Padel.
- Fitness: Gym enthusiast, with a strong commitment to physical and mental well-being.
- Personal Growth: Reader and travel lover, passionate about exploring new cultures and expanding knowledge through experiences.
Timeline
Group Product Strategy Officer
Incheon Holdings
05.2025 - Current
Product Owner
Jiggle Wallet (Incheon Holdings Group)
09.2022 - 04.2025
Summer Intern
CFC Underwriting and JM Finn
01.2022 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
University of Bristol
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