Jennifer Lassiter Appointed as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered

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(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and the Americas, based in New York City. She will lead the Bank’s strategic initiatives in the digital asset space, focusing on expanding capabilities and strengthening partnerships. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer previously worked with The Digital Dollar Project, collaborating with regulators and multinational companies on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and innovation. Her extensive experience in financial regulation and innovation positions her as a key leader in bridging financial services and the digital asset ecosystem.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and the Americas, effective May 5, 2025. Based in New York City, Jennifer will report directly to Rene Michau, the Global Head of Digital Assets. In her new role, she will lead the Bank’s efforts to expand its digital asset initiatives across Europe and the Americas, focusing on enhancing the Bank’s digital asset capabilities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and advancing secure infrastructure to support the sector’s future growth.

Rene Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered, expressed his enthusiasm about Jennifer’s appointment: “Jennifer is a recognized expert in the digital finance space, with a proven track record in driving innovation and shaping policy within both the public and private sectors. Her leadership will be pivotal in bridging traditional financial services with the rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem.”

With over two decades of experience in the industry, Jennifer joins Standard Chartered from The Digital Dollar Project, where she played a central role in working with regulators, industry leaders, and multinational companies to support the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Her focus on governance strategy, operational efficiency, and innovation helped drive ecosystem growth. Additionally, Jennifer has a strong history of contributing to regulatory and innovation efforts, having been a founding member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Innovation Lab and leading technology initiatives at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Her extensive background establishes her as a distinguished leader in financial innovation and regulatory strategy.

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SOURCE: Standard Chartered