“Azmina’s wealth of knowledge is a fantastic addition for us as we continue our trajectory of growth and expansion. Her legal and product management expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build best-in-class, institution-first products, and continue in our work to open up the world of digital assets for institutions.”
Zodia Custody has appointed Azmina Keshani as Chief Legal Officer of the institution-first digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, and Northern Trust.
Azmina Keshani, previously with Standard Chartered Bank as Global Head of Legal for Financing and Security Services, is set to steer Zodia Custody’s legal strategy to support its global growth ambitions and oversee legal considerations in product development.
“Her legal and product management expertise will be invaluable”
Keshani brings a wealth of experience to her new role, with a strong background in legal expertise related to finance and digital asset custody. Her previous contributions as the lead legal advisor in Standard Chartered’s establishment of Zodia Custody, where she played a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of digital innovation within the digital asset custody space, mark her as a significant addition to the Zodia Custody team.
Azmina Keshani, Chief Legal Officer of Zodia Custody, said: “Zodia Custody has gone from strength to strength in the span of a few very short years. By joining this dynamic team, I want to build on these excellent foundations as we continue to proactively engage with regulators, and shape the future of this innovative industry.”
Julian Sawyer, CEO, Zodia Custody, commented: “Azmina’s wealth of knowledge is a fantastic addition for us as we continue our trajectory of growth and expansion. Her legal and product management expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build best-in-class, institution-first products, and continue in our work to open up the world of digital assets for institutions.”
Zodia Custody hired James Harris as Chief Commercial Officer
Zodia Custody recently James Harris as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in a move that aligns with the company’s ambitious plans for global expansion, particularly highlighted by its recent venture into the Singapore market.
James Harris joined Zodia Custody from CCData, where he was Commercial Director. Previously he served as the Head of Sales at MetaVault and as the Head of Custody at Diginex. He also co-founded Altairian and has a Directorship background at Standard Chartered.
He will now assume responsibility for identifying and capitalizing on commercial opportunities across Zodia Custody’s global operations. His office will be based at the firm’s London headquarters, and he will report directly to the CEO of Zodia Custody, Julian Sawyer.
