Euroclear Appoints Usman Ahmad to Lead Digital Assets as Tokenisation Push Expands
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Updated · Markets Media · Jul 22
Euroclear Appoints Usman Ahmad to Lead Digital Assets as Tokenisation Push Expands
3 articles · Updated · Markets Media · Jul 22
Summary
Euroclear named former Zodia Markets co-founder Usman Ahmad as head of digital assets, tasking him with leading the group's strategy in a growing market.
Ahmad brings experience from institutional crypto brokerage Zodia Markets, regulated digital-asset platform OSL, and more than 17 years in capital-markets technology roles at HSBC and Merrill Lynch.
Euroclear said the hire supports its effort to deepen digital capabilities while preserving the safety and resilience expected of core market infrastructure.
The appointment comes as Euroclear explores digital issuance, tokenisation and new settlement models, building on its Eurobond digitisation work and Banque de France collaboration on the NEU CP project.