Meet the team at Smart Currency Exchange

Charles is the Smart Currency Group founder and Chief Executive Officer, bringing well over 20 years of diversified industry knowledge and experience to the company. He has operated in various positions such as, engineering on the initial design team for the Typhoon and Tornado fighters, working at PwC and has trained as a Chartered Accountant. Charles has also served as the Chief Financial Officer of a diamond-mining company operating in Namibia. It was his position as CFO there, that revealed how crucial currency strategies are to a business’ bottom line.

In the 1990s, Charles delved further into the currency exchange industry, joining a team that commenced operations in Eastern Europe (with the collapse of the Berlin Wall). As globalisation boomed, Charles saw the growing importance for companies to mitigate risk on their international payments. He also noticed the world was presenting a new wave of entrepreneurship not previously accessible, thus heeded the call.

As the founder of the Smart Currency Group, Charles uses his knowledge and experience of international business to help thousands of companies reduce their risk and improve the efficiency of their overseas trade. He is a firm believer that businesses require useful and relevant information, championing thought leadership within the sector.

Jana has been helping overseas property buyers for over 17 years. Her experience comes from working closely with estate agents and legal and financial services in Europe. Her knowledge of the international real estate is underpinned by her personal and professional interest in property portals. She has spent her years managing relationships with property partners and is an integral part of our team who often hosts events and webinars. As an expat herself she understands how difficult visa, residencies and taxes can be when you are looking to move and live overseas.

Joining Smart Currency in 2020, Trevor brought with him a wealth of experience in corporate sales, white-label operations, trading and partnerships. A high-quality value proposition delivered through an expert team is at the core of Trevor’s ethos when it comes to customers and partnerships. He and his team provide customers and partners with unrivalled service and expertise. 

Camilla Zalyte is an Account Manager at Smart Currency Exchange, dedicated to helping clients navigate the foreign exchange market with confidence and ease. Known for her keen attention to detail, she works closely with clients to understand their individual requirements and provide tailored currency solutions. Camilla is passionate about delivering a smooth and stress-free experience, guiding clients through every stage of their currency journey while ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the process.

Danny joined Smart Currency Exchange in 2019. He experienced a few areas of the business before landing on the private client account management team. His expertise in currency risk management, consistent professionalism and dedication to providing outstanding service have made him a valued member of the account management team for 5+ years.

As an experienced Account Manager at Smart Currency Exchange, Jason focuses on mitigating foreign exchange risk for high-net-worth individual clients. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently guided clients through the complexities of international real estate acquisitions, investments, and cross-border transfers using customized currency solutions. Jason uses his experience to pairs technical market expertise with a client-centric, advisory style to foster lasting partnerships and deliver superior service.

Callum is a Senior Account Manager at Smart Currency Exchange, specialising in foreign exchange and currency risk management for high-net-worth private clients. With over six years of experience across both private and corporate foreign exchange, he specialises in providing practical solutions for international property purchases, investments and cross-border payments. Callum prides himself on taking the time to understand each client’s individual circumstances, combining his knowledge with the FX market with a straightforward and personal approach to delivering the right solution. He holds a BSc in Psychology, building a strong understanding of communication, relationship management and client behaviour to each interaction.