Challenge: Supporting XONO on the appointment of Non-Executive Directors to strengthen board oversight and governance as the business evolved.

Solution: Through executive search within our digital assets board network, we advised on and engaged experienced Non-Executive Directors with relevant sector and governance experience, supporting independent challenge and board-level decision-making.

Challenge: Supporting Xapo Bank on the appointment of a Legal and Compliance specialist to support UK-facing regulatory requirements within a regulated digital banking environment. The role required experience interpreting UK compliance obligations, engaging with FCA-aligned expectations, and advising on legal and regulatory risk across digital assets and banking operations.

Solution: Through executive search within our UK and global legal and compliance network, we advised on and engaged professionals with experience operating under UK regulatory frameworks in digital assets and financial services. The appointed Legal and Compliance specialist now supports UK compliance obligations, regulatory alignment, and ongoing governance.

Challenge: Advising Gate.io on the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial oversight within a complex, multi-jurisdictional digital asset environment. The role required a senior finance leader with credibility across crypto markets, financial governance, and regulatory reporting, alongside the ability to support strategic decision-making at board level.

Solution: Through executive search within our global digital assets leadership network, we advised on and engaged experienced finance leaders with a track record of operating at scale in regulated crypto businesses. The appointed CFO now provides leadership across financial governance, reporting discipline, and strategic financial planning, supporting Gate.io’s continued growth and operational stability.

Challenge: Advising Gate.io on the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer in Gibraltar with responsibility across operations and compliance. The role required a senior operating leader capable of overseeing complex digital asset operations while maintaining regulatory alignment within a demanding jurisdiction.

Solution: Through executive search within our global digital assets leadership network, we advised on and engaged senior operating executives with experience leading regulated crypto platforms. The appointed COO now provides unified leadership across operations and compliance, strengthening operational resilience, regulatory readiness, and day-to-day execution across the Gibraltar platform.

Challenge: Advising Pudgy Penguins on the appointment of a VP of Finance in New York at a point of rapid brand, revenue, and ecosystem expansion. The business required a senior finance leader who could operate credibly across crypto-native revenue models and traditional finance expectations, while supporting institutional reporting standards and long-term scale.

Solution: Through targeted executive search within the U.S. digital assets market, we advised on and engaged senior finance leaders with experience operating inside high-growth, consumer-facing crypto businesses. The appointed VP of Finance now provides leadership across financial governance, reporting discipline, and strategic decision-making, supporting Pudgy Penguins’ evolution into a globally recognised digital asset brand.

Challenge: Advising an institutional digital assets business on the appointment of a Head of Compliance in London amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. The role required senior leadership across compliance operations, licensing strategy, and the design of robust regulatory frameworks aligned with UK and international expectations.

Solution: Through executive search within our global compliance network, we advised on and engaged senior compliance leaders with experience operating in highly regulated financial environments. The appointed Head of Compliance now provides leadership across regulatory engagement, licensing execution, and governance infrastructure, strengthening the firm’s compliance posture and supporting long-term institutional growth.