Horizen Labs Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Two Key Hires, with Strategic Focus on Asia

New York City, United States, January 14th, 2025, Chainwire

Horizen Labs, a leading blockchain technology company, today announced the appointment of two new key executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires reflect Horizen Labs’ commitment to expanding its global footprint, with a particular focus on strengthening its presence in Asia, an important market for blockchain adoption.

Gwendolyn Regina joins Horizen Labs as Regional Vice President, Asia, where she will spearhead the company’s expansion and establish a stronger presence in the region. Gwendolyn brings nearly two decades of operational, leadership, and investment experience, with a proven track record of scaling ventures from inception across the technology and media sectors in Asia Pacific, the U.S., and France. Before joining Horizen Labs, she served as Director at Binance, where she built and launched the BNB Chain fund, a part of Binance Labs.

Andy Bryant has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Horizen Labs. In this role, Andy will leverage his extensive expertise in blockchain, fintech, and executive leadership to drive the company’s strategic growth initiatives. Andy is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial services industries. Most recently, he was the founder & CEO of Vektor, the world’s first operating system for decentralized finance (acquired by Nirvana Labs). His prior roles include C-Suite positions at bitFlyer (Japan’s No.1 exchange), BDA Partners, and Suzu Technologies.

These leadership appointments come at a pivotal time for Horizen Labs, following the recent rebranding of Horizen and the numerous projects in the pipeline, including the Mainnet launch of the Horizen 2.0 blockchain in H1 2025. Asia, now the number one continent for blockchain developers, serves as a strategic focus for the company’s growth as it plans to engage more deeply with local developers and builders via hackathons and grant programs. With these new hires, Horizen Labs is solidifying its position as a leading blockchain technology company specializing in cutting-edge ZK solutions.

Statements from the Team

“We are thrilled to welcome Andy and Gwen to the Horizen Labs team,” said Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. “Andy’s exceptional track record in building and scaling innovative businesses, particularly within blockchain and fintech, coupled with Gwen’s deep expertise in the Asia Pacific market, will be instrumental as we expand our product offerings and strengthen our global presence.”

“I am excited to join Horizen Labs at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth trajectory. Horizen Labs is a leader in blockchain technology with a strong commitment to innovation and decentralization. I look forward to working with the talented team to develop and execute strategic initiatives that will further solidify Horizen Labs’ position as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem”, said Andy Bryant.

“Joining Horizen Labs is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of using blockchain technology to redefine industries and unlock new possibilities. Horizen Labs has proven itself over the years as an innovator and builder in the space and I’m honored to be able to join such an experienced team. For value creation to truly resonate on a global scale, we must think and do local – adapting our approach to meet the unique needs of diverse markets while driving impact worldwide. I’m excited to be able to contribute to Horizen Labs’ global leadership in this fast-moving space.”, said Gwendolyn Regina.

For more information about Horizen Labs and its leadership team, users can visit https://horizenlabs.io/

About Horizen Labs

Founded in 2019, Horizen Labs is a leading blockchain technology company specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography. Dedicated to scaling decentralized networks, Horizen Labs is elevating blockchain technology to unprecedented levels of efficiency. By focusing on developing next-gen, modular architectures, Horizen Labs is setting new standards for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Horizen Labs is trusted by industry giants such as Yuga Labs, Animoca Brands, and Offchain Labs. Additionally, it is the development company engaged by the Ape DAO and Horizen DAO to develop leading projects such as ApeChain and Horizen. Horizen Labs is a globally distributed team with offices in Milan and New York City.

For more information, users can visit https://horizenlabs.io.

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