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Dean Fankhauser

CEO & Co-Founder, Movingto

Leading a compliance-first global residency platform that simplifies citizenship by investment and family mobility through trusted legal partnerships.
Dean Fankhauser, CEO and Co-Founder of Movingto
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Profile

Dean Fankhauser is the CEO and Co-Founder of Movingto, a global residency and citizenship by investment platform that connects families and investors with vetted legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions. His leadership focuses on building compliance-first workflows, innovative product design, and ensuring exceptional client experiences throughout complex immigration processes.

With a background spanning fintech, marketplace innovation, and strategic product development, Dean brings a unique perspective to the global mobility space. He has founded and led multiple successful technology companies, including ventures that have been acquired by major international players.

At Movingto, Dean oversees strategy, product development, and the curation of the global legal network. His approach prioritises transparency, regulatory compliance, and the seamless coordination of legal, tax, and advisory services for clients navigating residency and citizenship pathways.

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Experience

CEO & Co-Founder
Movingto

Leading global residency and citizenship by investment platform, overseeing product strategy, legal partnerships, and client experience design.

Non-Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Bitcompare

Strategic oversight of cryptocurrency comparison platform serving institutional and retail investors.

CEO & Founder
Robozaps

Founded and led humanoid robotics marketplace focused on intelligent automation solutions.

Non-Executive Chair & Founder
Zoark

Strategic leadership for technology innovation company.

Senior Innovation Partner
Santander

Drove digital innovation initiatives for one of Europe's largest banking groups.

CEO & Co-Founder
Nuji (acquired by Klarna)

Built and scaled marketplace platform, successfully exited to Klarna.

Strategy Roles
Yahoo & Havas

Led strategic initiatives and digital transformation projects for major technology and media companies.

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Focus Areas

  • Residency and citizenship by investment strategy and programme design
  • Global mobility planning for investors, entrepreneurs, and families
  • Product and workflow design for legal and tax advisory processes
  • Partner selection, vetting, and network management of immigration lawyers and tax advisers
  • Client experience optimisation and compliance standards
  • Platform technology and automation for residency applications
  • Cross-border regulatory navigation and quality assurance