Aiming
at fortifying its leadership and navigating the complex terrain of global
regulatory frameworks, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the
appointment of two seasoned professionals to key executive positions.
Gilles BianRosa joins Kraken as the Chief
Operating and Product Officer (COO/CPO), bringing with him over two decades of
entrepreneurial and product leadership experience.
Gilles BianRosa , COO/CPO of Kraken, Source: LinkedIn
Formerly
the CPO at European Neobank N26, BianRosa spearheaded the development and
implementation of the bank’s global product strategy, including the successful
launch of crypto trading in core markets.
Prior
to his tenure at N26, BianRosa held pivotal roles as the CPO of SoundCloud and
led Samsung Electronics’ content and services division. At Kraken, he will
oversee strategy, global business operations, product, and design, focusing on
propelling the next generation of crypto products and services. BianRosa
reports directly to Kraken CEO David Ripley, who expressed enthusiasm for the
new appointment, highlighting BianRosa’s track record of delivering innovative
products across global organizations.
“I’m
thrilled to join Kraken in a role that blends my passions for product strategy,
innovation and operational optimization,” said BianRosa.
Driving
Regulatory Strategy
In
parallel, Marcus Hughes assumes the role of Global Head of Regulatory Strategy,
leveraging his extensive legal, commercial, and regulatory expertise garnered
from senior positions at Coinbase and Morgan Stanley. Hughes, who previously
served as Managing Director of Coinbase’s European business and General Counsel
for its international operations, is tasked with driving Kraken’s regulatory
strategy and expansion efforts worldwide.
“I’m
proud to be chosen to represent Kraken in our engagements with regulators
across the world and help grow the company in this next phase of Kraken’s
journey,” said Hughes.
With
a solid foundation in both traditional finance and the crypto sphere, Hughes is
primed to lead a team of legal regulatory experts across Kraken’s operational
markets. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori, Hughes expressed his
commitment to representing Kraken in engagements with regulators globally,
emphasizing the company’s mission of accelerating crypto adoption while
ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
In
response to these appointments, Kraken CEO, Ripley
underscored the significance of adapting to regulatory changes while advancing
product innovation and global expansion. He emphasized the pivotal roles of
BianRosa and Hughes in steering Kraken through a dynamic regulatory landscape,
reaffirming the company’s commitment to making crypto accessible to users
worldwide.
Aiming
at fortifying its leadership and navigating the complex terrain of global
regulatory frameworks, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the
appointment of two seasoned professionals to key executive positions.
Gilles BianRosa joins Kraken as the Chief
Operating and Product Officer (COO/CPO), bringing with him over two decades of
entrepreneurial and product leadership experience.
Gilles BianRosa , COO/CPO of Kraken, Source: LinkedIn
Formerly
the CPO at European Neobank N26, BianRosa spearheaded the development and
implementation of the bank’s global product strategy, including the successful
launch of crypto trading in core markets.
Prior
to his tenure at N26, BianRosa held pivotal roles as the CPO of SoundCloud and
led Samsung Electronics’ content and services division. At Kraken, he will
oversee strategy, global business operations, product, and design, focusing on
propelling the next generation of crypto products and services. BianRosa
reports directly to Kraken CEO David Ripley, who expressed enthusiasm for the
new appointment, highlighting BianRosa’s track record of delivering innovative
products across global organizations.
“I’m
thrilled to join Kraken in a role that blends my passions for product strategy,
innovation and operational optimization,” said BianRosa.
Driving
Regulatory Strategy
In
parallel, Marcus Hughes assumes the role of Global Head of Regulatory Strategy,
leveraging his extensive legal, commercial, and regulatory expertise garnered
from senior positions at Coinbase and Morgan Stanley. Hughes, who previously
served as Managing Director of Coinbase’s European business and General Counsel
for its international operations, is tasked with driving Kraken’s regulatory
strategy and expansion efforts worldwide.
“I’m
proud to be chosen to represent Kraken in our engagements with regulators
across the world and help grow the company in this next phase of Kraken’s
journey,” said Hughes.
With
a solid foundation in both traditional finance and the crypto sphere, Hughes is
primed to lead a team of legal regulatory experts across Kraken’s operational
markets. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori, Hughes expressed his
commitment to representing Kraken in engagements with regulators globally,
emphasizing the company’s mission of accelerating crypto adoption while
ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
In
response to these appointments, Kraken CEO, Ripley
underscored the significance of adapting to regulatory changes while advancing
product innovation and global expansion. He emphasized the pivotal roles of
BianRosa and Hughes in steering Kraken through a dynamic regulatory landscape,
reaffirming the company’s commitment to making crypto accessible to users
worldwide.