Culture of Merit, Performance and Loyalty

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Randolph is the anchor to our chaos—the calm strategist who brings precision to vision and stability to rapid growth. With decades of experience in operations, project management, and organizational transformation, he’s the kind of leader who sees the risks before they happen and ensures every step forward is intentional.

He’s analytical, measured, and deeply respectful. A strong executor with a quiet intensity, Randolph brings clarity to complexity and builds the systems that keep our ambitions grounded.

At Anime Universe, he makes sure bold ideas don’t just launch—they land.

 ✨ Meet Elaine Stawinski — our Chief People & Culture Officer at Anime Universe.

Elaine brings her expertise in organizational transformation, HR innovation, and people-first leadership. She’s led strategy at some of the most respected institutions, from RBC and IBM—and now she’s helping us design a culture where creativity, equity, and bold execution thrive.

But Elaine is more than her resume. She brings calm to complexity, soul to systems, and a rare ability to guide teams through growth with both structure and heart.

At Anime Universe, we’re building something never done before—and we needed someone who could hold space for both the dreamers and the doers. Elaine is that person. With her at the helm of our people and culture efforts, we’re shaping a future where teams are empowered, voices are heard, and vision becomes reality.

Welcome, Elaine. We’re lucky to build this with you.

                 Founder & CEO, Anime Universe Global

I’m not here to build just another company—I’m here to build a unified experience to bring the world closer together. 

Anime Universe is my life’s work. A next-gen entertainment ecosystem created from scratch. Built at the intersection of anime, gaming, technology, and community. We’re not following a blueprint—we’re writing it. Every framework, every feature, every experience is engineered to serve creators and fans, and industry professionals, not just platforms.

My background is rooted in product vision, sales, business development, and digital transformation. I’m a Founder Institute Toronto grad, and I’ve been pushing against the limits of what’s possible with no shortcuts, no noise—just focus, grit, and clarity. I've been a gamer and anime fan most of my teens and adult life.

What drives me? My love for the space. Integrity. Execution. Solving Problems. Creating new things thatthe world will enjoy and bring them closer. Building with purpose. When I commit, it’s all the way. There’s no half-measure in my story.

Over the next decade and beyond, we will launch a series of products, studios, and technologies that will redefine how people connect with entertainment, consume content and how they co-create culture.

Chief Technology Officer,  PhD 

Didier is the architect behind our digital universe—a strategic technologist with a PhD in data science and decades of experience leading large-scale transformation across cloud, AdTech, and enterprise systems.

From Fortune 500s to startups, he’s designed and deployed systems that scale, last, and lead. He blends deep technical knowledge with visionary execution—building infrastructures that are secure, adaptive, and always one step ahead.

He is not just building our technology—he’s designing the future it will run on.

Senior Community Manager

Gustavo is the voice of the people and the heart of Anime Universe’s community. With over a decade of experience—including senior roles at Blizzard Entertainment and Wargaming—he’s led global gaming communities with style, strategy, and soul. Fluent in English and Portuguese, Gus excels at managing influencer campaigns, activating fan events, and building genuine connections across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and more. 

But what truly sets him apart is his integrity—when he says he’ll do something, he does it. His calm, collaborative energy makes him a trusted pillar of our team and a magnetic presence for the world we’re building. He's super a super chill guy and knows his stuff.

    Head of HR Technology, Operational Intelligence & Blockchain Innovation

Reene is the human heartbeat of Anime Universe—a strategic HR leader with deep operational intelligence, a passion for people, and a vision for systems that scale. With over 20 years of experience guiding startups, enterprises, and global teams through transformation, she brings both heart and horsepower to the table.

From HR law and policy to blockchain innovation and workforce strategy, Reene doesn’t just support culture—she architects it. She’s kind, thoughtful, fiercely sharp, and relentlessly focused on building equitable, sustainable structures where people thrive.

She’s not only shaping how we grow. She’s designing the future of how we work.

  Chief Financial Officer, Anime Universe

Elvira Muca is the rock behind the numbers at Anime Universe—our fearless CFO and a true architect of financial clarity. With over a decade of global leadership experience and an FCCA designation (CPA equivalent), Elvira brings a sharp mind, deep integrity, and calm precision to every balance sheet and budget. She’s led financial operations at institutions like the London Stock Exchange Group, VeriFone, TUI Group, and ArcelorMittal, delivering automation, transparency, and cost-saving transformations across Europe and North America.

She is fluent in four languages and speaks the universal language of spreadsheets fluently. Her toolbox includes Python, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, and more—making her the rare CFO who can code, consolidate, and counsel in the same breath. Based in Queens, New York, she combines cross-border savvy with startup grit. Elvira is guiding us into financial hyperspace—mapping bold growth, safeguarding long-term sustainability, and ensuring every credit, token, and equity move aligns with our vision. She’s not just watching the numbers—she’s building the future behind them.

  Senior UI/UX Designer

Saurav is a Google UX Certified product designer with 9+ years of experience crafting high-impact digital experiences. A leader in Human-Centered Design, he’s led UI/UX strategy across 150+ projects and 75+ global clients. His background blends creative intuition with data-driven thinking, backed by deep expertise in CX, design systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

He is the bridge between imagination and interaction—bringing aesthetic precision and user empathy to every interface we build.

 Head of Global Talent, Employee Experience & Retention

Sherborne is a dynamic and innovative HR leader with over two decades of global experience crafting impactful people management strategies and fostering operational excellence. Throughout his distinguished career, Sherborne has collaborated with startups and multinational corporations alike, skillfully navigating diverse organizational cultures to deliver exceptional growth and transformative leadership.

Specializing in visionary strategic leadership, advanced compensation design, tailored executive mentorship, and innovative talent acquisition, Sherborne consistently introduces groundbreaking solutions to complex organizational challenges. He is passionate about cultivating thriving workplace cultures where individuals feel empowered to excel, driving companies toward sustained innovation and success.

Sherborne currently serves as Principal Organizational Consultant at MonkBitt Consulting, where he guides businesses on strategic initiatives, organizational culture, and operational effectiveness. His extensive background includes executive HR roles at prominent companies like Appnovation, SoleSavy, and Acel Power, where he led initiatives that significantly improved organizational efficiency, employee engagement, and global operational standards.

 Executive,  Scribe Leader

Carol is an accomplished technical leader and strategic innovator, serving as the Scribe Leader at Anime Universe. In this executive-level Senior Technical Program Manager role, she closely supports the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and other core leaders, playing a pivotal role in guiding strategic technology initiatives, maintaining the knowledge base, AI advancements, and product development with her team of scribes.

Known for her humility, sensitivity, and exceptional listening skills, Carol provides a supportive presence that fosters team collaboration and positive engagement.  His attention to details and his extensive experience in generative AI, software lifecycle management, and agile project execution equips him with an outstanding ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and technology innovation. Her professional journey includes leadership roles at Emergence.ai, AURA Network Systems, SmartNews, Jabra, Google, and Microsoft, where she consistently delivered scalable solutions and successful product launches.

Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, risk mitigation, and developing data-driven AI products. She skillfully manages complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment and cohesion across diverse teams and stakeholders. Her specialization in structured and unstructured data analytics, cloud integrations, and agile methodologies enables him to deliver impactful, market-leading technology solutions.

Carol holds an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California and a BA in Behavioral Science with a double major in Anthropology from San José State University. Additionally, she is certified in Google Project Management, Generative AI, and Scrum methodologies. Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and team development, she remains dedicated to advancing Anime Universe’s technology vision and nurturing an inclusive environment of collaborative growth and excellence.

 Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Transactions | Fintech Compliance | IP & Privacy 

Summer Bridges is a veteran legal executive with over a decade of high-impact experience spanning law firms, fintech startups, and international enterprise. As Anime Universe’s General Counsel, she brings rare cross-sector fluency in corporate governance, complex commercial transactions, intellectual property, fintech structuring, and global regulatory compliance. Summer has led legal strategy for private equity-backed ventures, multinational real estate developers, and high-growth technology companies—from early-stage through IPO.

Her legal command bridges traditional law and innovation, advising on GDPR, CCPA, KYC/AML, and cybersecurity frameworks while drafting policies that future-proof enterprises against regulatory risk. With a proven litigation background and a people-first approach to risk management, she is a trusted advisor to C-suites, boards, and founders alike.

Summer has negotiated high-stakes partnerships, licensing frameworks, and IP protections across industries, while creating scalable legal processes that reduce costs and boost ROI. Her in-house leadership has yielded measurable results, including >15% operational cost reductions and successful navigation of complex M&A, audit, and regulatory events.

Fluent in commercial strategy, employment law, global compliance, and corporate structuring, Summer aligns legal execution with business acceleration—empowering AU’s global vision to innovate at scale with legal confidence. Outside of legal innovation, Summer is passionate about languages (Spanish, French-in-progress), AI in law, and teaching executives how to embed ethics and compliance into high-growth operations.