Horizen Labs Expands Leadership Team with New Appointments
Horizen Labs, a prominent player in the blockchain technology sector, has announced the addition of two significant executives to its leadership team. This move underscores the company’s intention to broaden its global reach, particularly in Asia, which is crucial for advancing blockchain adoption.
New Regional Vice President for Asia
Gwendolyn Regina has been appointed as the Regional Vice President for Asia at Horizen Labs, where she will lead the company’s efforts to enhance its presence in this vital market. With nearly 20 years of experience in operations, leadership, and investment, Gwendolyn has a solid history of nurturing ventures from their early stages across the technology and media industries in the Asia Pacific, the United States, and France. Prior to her role at Horizen Labs, she was the Director at Binance, where she played a key role in establishing the BNB Chain fund under Binance Labs.
Appointment of Chief Strategy Officer
Andy Bryant joins Horizen Labs as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this capacity, he will apply his vast knowledge in blockchain, fintech, and leadership to propel the company’s strategic growth initiatives. Andy brings over two decades of experience in technology and financial services, having previously founded Vektor, which was recognized as the first operating system for decentralized finance before its acquisition by Nirvana Labs. His experience also includes high-level positions at bitFlyer, BDA Partners, and Suzu Technologies.
Strategic Timing for Leadership Changes
These key appointments come at a crucial juncture for Horizen Labs, following the recent rebranding of Horizen and the exciting projects in the works, including the anticipated Mainnet launch of the Horizen 2.0 blockchain set for the first half of 2025. As Asia emerges as the leading continent for blockchain developers, the company aims to engage more intimately with local developers through hackathons and grant initiatives. The new hires are instrumental in reinforcing Horizen Labs’ standing as a cutting-edge provider of blockchain technology, particularly in zero-knowledge (ZK) solutions.
Statements from the New Executives
“We are excited to have Andy and Gwen join the Horizen Labs family,” remarked Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. “Andy’s remarkable history in fostering innovative businesses in blockchain and fintech, combined with Gwen’s extensive knowledge of the Asia Pacific market, will be vital as we enhance our product lines and expand our global footprint.”
Andy Bryant expressed his enthusiasm for joining Horizen Labs, stating, “I am thrilled to be part of Horizen Labs during such a transformative phase. The company is at the forefront of blockchain technology, dedicated to innovation and decentralization. I look forward to collaborating with this talented group to implement strategic plans that will fortify Horizen Labs’ role in the blockchain sector.”
Gwendolyn Regina shared her excitement about joining the team, saying, “Joining Horizen Labs provides a fantastic opportunity to be involved in using blockchain technology to reshape industries and unlock new possibilities. Horizen Labs has established itself as an innovator in this field, and I am honored to work alongside such a skilled team. For value creation to resonate globally, we must adapt our strategies to cater to the unique demands of various markets while making a worldwide impact. I am eager to contribute to Horizen Labs’ leadership in this dynamic space.”
About Horizen Labs
Founded in 2019, Horizen Labs is a leading blockchain technology firm specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography. The company is dedicated to enhancing decentralized networks and pushing blockchain technology to new levels of efficiency. By focusing on next-generation modular architectures, Horizen Labs aims to set benchmarks in performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. The firm has earned the trust of industry leaders such as Yuga Labs, Animoca Brands, and Offchain Labs, and is the development partner for Ape DAO and Horizen DAO, working on pivotal projects like ApeChain and Horizen. Horizen Labs operates with a globally distributed team, maintaining offices in Milan and New York City.
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