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Executive Search for Digital Assets & Crypto

Building Senior & C-Suite Leadership

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Executive Search Advisory

Structured executive search advising boards and leadership teams on senior, non-technical appointments across digital assets and institutional finance. Our work prioritises governance context, remit clarity and leadership credibility over volume.

Leadership Appointments

Building leadership teams.

  • CEO Digital Assets

    Advised a leading institutional brokerage on the confidential appointment of a CEO – Digital Assets, to lead its entry into crypto markets. Led the search for a senior executive with credibility across capital markets, regulation and digital asset strategy.

    Assignment Completed

  • Non-Executive Directors

    Advised XONO on the appointment of Non-Executive Directors to strengthen governance during a period of strategic growth. Led the search for independent board leaders with the judgement and governance depth required to reinforce oversight.

    Assignment Completed

  • Legal Counsel

    Advised Xapo Bank on the appointment of Legal Counsel to support regulatory alignment and governance across its digital asset fund activities. Led the search for a senior counsel with experience across FCA-regulated investment structures, digital asset fund compliance and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

    Assignment Completed

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Advised Gate.io on the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial oversight in a complex, multi-jurisdictional digital asset environment. Led the search for a senior finance leader with credibility across crypto markets, regulatory reporting and board-level decision-making.

    Assignment Completed

  • Chief Compliance Officer

    Advised Gate.io on the appointment of a Chief Compliance Officer to lead regulatory oversight in a regulated digital asset environment. Led the search for a senior compliance leader with experience across global crypto frameworks and regulatory engagement.

    Assignment Completed
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