New York, New York, April 25th, 2024, Chainwire
Kadena, the only scalable Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain, bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Annelise Osborne as the new Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Kadena. With a career spanning more than twenty years in finance, credit, real estate, and digital assets, Annelise will drive the development of new business initiatives and partnerships across Web3 and other sectors.
As the Chief Business Officer at Kadena, Annelise Osborne’s selection marks a strategic effort to propel Kadena’s expansion within Web3 ecosystems and leverage institutional opportunities. Her extensive institutional expertise is expected to play a crucial role in shaping Kadena’s future direction.
Annelise’s move to Kadena highlights her outstanding leadership abilities and strategic vision cultivated during her time at Moody’s for 12 years and her previous position as the COO of Propellr. Her wealth of experience introduces a fresh outlook to Kadena, inspiring confidence in her ability to guide the company towards continued growth and prosperity.
Before her tenure at Kadena, Annelise held the position of Head of Institutional at Arca Labs, where she spearheaded initiatives collaborating with enterprises to drive blockchain innovation through strategic partnerships and advisory services.
Stuart Popejoy, the CEO and Founder of Kadena, expressed his enthusiasm regarding Annelise Osborne’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Annelise Osborne as the Chief Business Officer at Kadena. Her extensive leadership background, years of academic lecturing, and deep involvement in both blockchain and traditional markets position her well to enhance Kadena’s business initiatives.”
Annelise Osborne conveyed her excitement about joining Kadena, remarking, “As institutions seek reliable and scalable blockchains for regulated digital asset development, I am excited to be part of Kadena during this pivotal moment as Wall Street embraces the future of finance.”
Annelise’s profound knowledge in financial services is complemented by her upcoming book titled “From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance” (Wiley Publishing), scheduled for release this summer. This forthcoming publication, delving into the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance, underscores her thought leadership and capacity to anticipate and navigate industry trends.
About Kadena
Kadena, established in 2017 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, is a trailblazer in blockchain technology. Renowned for developing JP Morgan’s initial blockchain and leading the SEC’s Crypto Committee, the duo founded Kadena as the industry’s sole scalable Layer-1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain. This scalability enables Kadena to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Through its proprietary smart contract language Pact, Kadena’s platform empowers the global community with the tools and environment to translate ideas and ambitions into reality, aiming to foster widespread blockchain adoption.
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