Crypto exchange Bitstamp has hired James Greenwood as Chief Technology Officer. Greenwood is a former banker having worked for both traditional and digital platforms.
According to a statement from the company, Greenwood’s most recent position was as Chief Product Officer at Zand Bank (UAE), where he oversaw the launch offerings of the world’s first combined corporate and retail digital bank. Prior to that, Greenwood was CTO at challenger bank Tandem. He has also worked at Commercial Bank International and was Digital Platform Director at Barclays. Bitstamp says the hire is part of a move to boost its global team while adding new products and services.
Greenwood is expected to establish the vision and scale the technology organization to deliver the next generation of DeFi products. He replaces David Osojnik, who moved into Bitstamp’s Advisory Board. Osojnik’s new role on the Advisory Board is said to reflect the critical role he played in the company’s success, being part of the team that helped Bitstamp become the “first fully licensed virtual currency exchange in the world.”
Additionally, Miha Miklic, who has been at the company since it was a team of just 20 employees, has been promoted to Deputy CTO.
Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp, commented:
“As Bitstamp continues to grow, it’s vital that we continue to push the boundaries of technology whilst also ensuring that our standards are maintained on a global scale. I’m delighted to be welcoming James to the team and excited to see him harness his experience from the banking and fintech markets to take Bitstamp to the next level. I’m also delighted to congratulate both David and Miha on their new roles. They have been instrumental in creating and maintaining Bitstamp’s legacy, and I’m thrilled that they are continuing with us on the next phase of our growth journey.”
Greenwood said he has focused on being at the forefront of digital financial services. A
“As Crypto and DeFi become mainstream, this is where that focus now is, and bringing that experience to Bitstamp will help us continue that innovation and expansion. Bitstamp has a clear vision and purpose, and I look forward to cementing its position as a global leader, focused on harnessing the benefits of technology to deliver positive outcomes for crypto investors.”
Osojnik added that he has seen Bitstamp move closer to the global company we have always envisioned.
“In building Bitstamp’s legacy, I’ve been able to develop my expertise in crypto and DeFi technology and look forward to bringing that experience with me to the board to help Bitstamp to grow further.”
Bitstamp Europe S.A. is a payment institution authorized and regulated by the Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier and a virtual asset service provider, registered with CSSF for AML/CFT supervision. Bitstamp USA, Inc. is licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services.