David Raper

David Raper is a seasoned executive in financial market infrastructure, bringing over two decades of experience to the BTC Markets Advisory Board. Currently the CEO of Automic Group, he oversees the strategic direction and operational excellence of a company that provides registry, employee share plans, and professional services to over 1,300 ASX-listed companies and fund managers.

David’s career is distinguished by his deep expertise in managing and scaling financial services businesses. As the former COO of Automic Group, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's operations and enhancing service delivery. His leadership at ASX as Group Executive Markets saw him oversee critical areas including the stock and futures exchanges, and the development of data and technology initiatives. Earlier in his career, David was a key executive at the Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE), managing the futures market, clearing house, and central securities depository, further honing his expertise in market infrastructure.

In addition to his traditional financial markets roles, David is actively engaged in the crypto markets and blockchain sectors, offering strategic guidance in his advisory position at Pier Two. His influence is also evident in his contributions to industry groups, regulatory discussions, and his previous board roles at Yieldbroker (now Tradeweb) and the ASX LSEG Charity Foundation. David’s strategic vision, combined with his deep understanding of market infrastructure, makes him an asset to BTC Markets as the company continues to innovate and grow within the financial and crypto markets.