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Vanessa Fernandes Appointed Head of Digital Asset Solutions at State Street
Slice of Finance Team
04 Oct
Key Highlights:
Vanessa Fernandes joins State Street as head of Digital Asset Solutions.
She brings over 25 years of financial services expertise in technology and operations.
Fernandes will drive the integration of digital capabilities into State Street's core offerings.
Her prior roles include Global Head of Digital Experience at BNY Mellon and CEO of Digital Assets at Itaú Unibanco.
Appointment follows State Street's strategic partnership with Taurus SA to enhance digital asset services.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at State Street to further integrate digital capabilities into our core offerings and build a stronger, more future-focused foundation for our clients.”
“We continue to focus on developing, leading, and executing on our digital strategy... I am pleased to welcome Vanessa to the team and look forward to seeing her build on the foundation we have established.”
Our Take:
State Street's decision to appoint Vanessa Fernandes as head of Digital Asset Solutions underscores its commitment to embracing the future of finance. Fernandes' extensive experience in pioneering digital strategies at major institutions like BNY Mellon and Itaú Unibanco positions her as a key leader to drive the integration of cutting-edge technology into State Street's offerings. The recent partnership with Taurus SA further reflects the firm's forward-thinking approach, enabling them to offer comprehensive digital asset services to institutional investors. This appointment signals a significant step towards transforming the industry through digital innovation and strategic leadership.