The (GBX) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the company announced this Tuesday, appointing Kurt Looyens, the former Country Executive for ABN AMRO Bank Spain to the top position.
Looyens, who has been with the exchange since July of last year, is replacing Nick Cowan as the CEO, who will now work exclusively as the CEO of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) and the GSX Group.
When Looyens joined the blockchain exchange in July 2018, he took on the position of Head of Business Development. Now, he will transition into the role of CEO. According to the statement, his leadership experience in corporate and private banking, as well as experience in running businesses, will help him tackle the top position.
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“My experience building up regional businesses with ABN AMRO Bank, coupled with my in-depth knowledge of financial solutions for a global audience has prepared me to drive the GBX forward as a world-leading digital asset exchange.”
Before GBX, Looyens Spent 25 Years at ABN AMRO
Prior to his tenure at GBX, Looyens spent an impressive 25 years with , originally joining the firm in 1993 in relationship management. His most recent role with the firm was Country Executive and Head of World Citizen Services Spain & France, his LinkedIn states.
Source: LinkedIn
“Kurt shares the overarching vision for the close interaction between the GSX and the GBX, with both entities working in tandem to capture the spirit of collaboration that has fuelled Gibraltar’s pursuit of blockchain innovation,” he continued.
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