IOTA Announces Major Leadership Changes to Drive Future Growth
Joerg Hiller Jun 18, 2024 14:43
IOTA Foundation reshuffles leadership, appointing Dr. Navin Ramachandran to the Supervisory Board and Dr. Christoph Strnadl to head Technology Adoption.
The IOTA Foundation has announced significant changes in its leadership structure, marking a new phase in its organizational development, according to the IOTA Foundation Blog. Dr. Navin Ramachandran will join the Supervisory Board, while Dr. Anja Raden, Jan Misselwitz, and Luca Moser will be part of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Dr. Christoph Strnadl will lead the newly established Technology Adoption department.
New Appointments for Supervisory Board and Board of Directors
Dr. Navin Ramachandran, who has been with the IOTA Foundation since 2016, will now serve on the Supervisory Board. Ramachandran brings a wealth of experience as a practicing medical doctor and healthcare researcher. He previously served on the Board of Directors and advised the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain. Joining him on the Supervisory Board are Professor Serguei Popov, a research mathematician and co-founder of IOTA, and Clinton Walker, General Counsel at Barclays Bank Delaware.
Current Board of Directors Composition
With Ramachandran’s transition, the Board of Directors will now consist of Dr. Anja Raden, who will oversee Legal and Regulatory Affairs; Jan Misselwitz, in charge of Finance & People; and Luca Moser, responsible for Research & Development. The Board will be chaired by Dominik Schiener, Co-Founder of the IOTA Foundation.
New Director of Technology Adoption: Dr. Christoph Strnadl
Dr. Christoph Strnadl has been appointed as the new Director of Technology Adoption. Strnadl brings over 30 years of expertise in IT consulting and management, focusing on harnessing technology for business benefits. His previous roles include strategy consultant and business manager at Atos, and several technology leadership positions at Software AG, where he eventually became Deputy CTO.
Strnadl’s role will be crucial in driving technology adoption initiatives within the business-to-business (B2B) and corporate domains. His projects will include the tokenization of physical assets, digital identity frameworks, and the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), among others.
Formation of the Technology Adoption Department
The establishment of the Technology Adoption Department marks a significant milestone for the IOTA Foundation. This new department aligns with the Foundation’s mission to drive real-world applications of IOTA technology. Other departments within the Foundation include Ecosystem, Finance & People, Research & Development, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and Communications.
Diversifying and Strengthening Expertise
By diversifying its decision-making structures and bolstering expertise across various domains, the IOTA Foundation aims to navigate new horizons and achieve its vision of a decentralized and scalable future. With Dr. Navin Ramachandran in his new role and Dr. Christoph Strnadl leading technology adoption, the Foundation is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation in the evolving landscape of distributed ledger technologies.
For more information, visit the IOTA Foundation Blog.
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