The Team
Led by industry pioneers with expertise in bullion trading, blockchain, fintech, and compliance, the Aurum Network team is committed to driving innovation in digital assets. Their combined knowledge and forward-thinking approach are key to shaping the future of financial solutions within the evolving Web3 landscape.
ERWIN CARMELO ESCUDERO CHAIRMAN The Chairman and Founder of Aurum Network, bringing executive leadership and extensive experience in gold distribution, digital trading platforms, and regulated financial services. He previously served as President of Quantum Metal Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of Quantum Metal Exchange Inc., where he led SEC-registered and AMLA-compliant operations specializing in the distribution and trading of investment-grade gold through digital platforms. His track record in building compliant, scalable gold ecosystems forms the foundation of Aurum Network’s vision to modernize bullion infrastructure and deliver gold-backed financial services on-chain.
CHARLES DAVID D. INDUCIL CEO / CO-FOUNDER Seasoned FinTech executive and blockchain strategist with over a decade of experience building and scaling digital financial platforms. As Co-Founder and CEO of Aurum Network ($AUN), he leads the vision and execution of transforming gold into a programmable, on-chain financial asset supporting modern savings, transactions, and investment use cases. His background includes senior leadership roles at TopJuan Tech Corporation, Head of Blockchain at Direct Agent 5 Inc., and the founding of SurgePay, a licensed Web3 digital wallet. Recognized for his expertise in Web3 infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, and token economics, Charles is focused on delivering compliant, resilient, and inclusive financial systems through Aurum Network.
MR. JOHNNNY TECHNOLOGY LEAD Technology Lead and Full-Stack Engineer specializing in architecting scalable web applications, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance digital platforms across fintech, trading, affiliate, and e-commerce industries. Leads end-to-end technical strategy including system architecture, backend and frontend engineering, DevOps, and CI/CD deployment pipelines to deliver secure, reliable, and production-ready solutions. Owns projects from concept to launch by translating business requirements into technical roadmaps, optimizing performance and costs, and building systems designed for scale. Combines strong engineering fundamentals with product thinking, automation, and growth-focused strategy to create revenue-driven, future-ready platforms, while guiding development teams, enforcing best practices, conducting code reviews, and bridging business goals with technology execution through strong leadership and continuous innovation.
AURELLO LACABA HEAD OF BLOCKCHAIN Head of Blockchain with deep expertise in designing and leading end-to-end Web3 ecosystems, driving blockchain strategy, smart contract architecture, and decentralized application (DApp) development from concept to production. Experienced in building secure, scalable solutions across EVM-based networks, tokenomics design, DeFi protocols, staking systems, and on-chain integrations while establishing best practices in security, governance, and compliance. Leads cross-functional engineering teams, defines technical roadmaps, and aligns blockchain innovation with business objectives to deliver sustainable, high-impact products. Combines strong technical leadership with product vision and operational execution, translating complex blockchain technologies into real-world, revenue-generating solutions that scale.
@thesalesman111 WEB3 COMMUNITY LEAD & MARKETING HEAD Recognized as one of the Top Solana KOLs of 2024, @TheSalesman11 brings strong market insight, influence, and community-building expertise to Aurum Network. With a deep understanding of Web3 behavior and grassroots adoption, he has played a pivotal role in educating, activating, and mobilizing crypto communities across the region. Prior to joining Aurum Network, he established himself as one of the leading P2P merchants on Binance Philippines, where he consistently drove high-volume activity, built trust-based trading networks, and set benchmarks for transparent and secure peer-to-peer transactions. As Web3 Community Lead and Marketing Head, @TheSalesman11 oversees Aurum Network’s community growth and market positioning - shaping narratives, amplifying social presence, and connecting gold-backed digital assets with everyday users. His community-first strategy and data-informed storytelling drive adoption, strengthen brand loyalty, and expand Aurum’s footprint across the Web3 ecosystem.
DARIOUS LUCENO HEAD OF MARKET INTELLIGENCE Brings extensive experience across both traditional and digital markets, applying a data-driven and strategic approach to market intelligence, trend analysis, and ecosystem positioning. With deep exposure to crypto assets, memecoins, and NFTs, he identifies emerging narratives and behavioral patterns that inform product direction, community strategy, and market readiness within Aurum Network. As an experienced community moderator, Darious plays a key role in translating market signals into actionable insights while fostering informed participation, collaboration, and education across the ecosystem.
@AngryDragon66 HEAD OF WEB3 PARTNERSHIPS Solace developed a strong foundation in economics at an early age, cultivating a deep understanding of market dynamics and capital efficiency through years of self-directed study and active trading. After gaining hands-on experience in traditional markets - specializing in short-term options strategies - he transitioned into cryptocurrency, where he built extensive relationships across the Web3 ecosystem. Leveraging his market insight and strong community network, Solace leads Web3 partnerships at Aurum Network, driving strategic collaborations, ecosystem integrations, and long-term alignment with key builders, platforms, and communities.
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