Blythe Masters, a former JPMorgan Chase global commodities head and CEO of Digital Asset, a cryptoasset technology development firm, has decided to leave her current position at Digital Asset.
On Tuesday (December 18th) Digital Asset, a New York-based developer of “encrypted straight through processing tools” using distributed ledger technology (DLT), announced that Masters would be resigning from her role as CEO at the firm due to personal reasons. Digital Asset’s announcement further noted that AG Gangadhar, who joined the company’s board of directors earlier this year, would be serving as Digital Asset’s acting CEO.
Chairman Of Board Of Directors At Hyperledger Project
Masters’ resignation will likely be considered a setback for Digital Asset as she is well-known for her valuable contributions to the blockchain and crypto industry. She is presently the chairman of the board of directors at Hyperledger Project, a part of the larger Linux Foundation collaborative effort “created to advance blockchain technology.”
Masters is also a member of the group international advisory board and senior advisor on blockchain to the president of Banco Santander, one of the world’s largest financial institutions.
In March 2015, Masters joined Digital Asset and during her time with the firm, she played a key role in helping the blockchain startup establish strategic partnerships with banks throughout the world. She also worked to develop blockchain-based platforms for Australia’s Stock Exchange and large American clearinghouses.
Will Remain On Company’s Board Of Directors
In July, Digital Asset announced its partnership with Google which involves implementing blockchain-enabled platforms for cloud computing. At present, it’s unclear how far these projects are in terms of their ongoing development. When questioned about why she has resigned, Masters said she was planning to spend more time with her family. However, the experienced financial professional added that she would continue to serve as an advisor and board member at Digital Asset.
In an official statement on her decision to step down as CEO, Masters remarked:
Digital Asset has evolved from an ambitious idea to a truly global software engineering firm. We are fortunate to have a deep bench of accomplished executives on the management team and Board, including AG, who have the requisite experience to take the company to the next level.
She added:
Having come to know and trust AG as an advisor and Board member, I am convinced that he brings what’s needed to guide the company through its next phase.
