- New CFO Appointment:
- Consensys, a web3 and blockchain technology company, has hired Dan Odell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Responsibilities:
- Odell will oversee all financial operations at Consensys, including accounting, tax, treasury, strategic finance, and investor relations.
- Previous CFO:
- He replaces John Chard, head of strategic finance, who served as interim CFO after Phil Davis left the role in December.
- Company Background:
- Founded in 2014 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, Consensys develops decentralized software and apps on the Ethereum blockchain. Key offerings include Infura (blockchain infrastructure) and MetaMask (cryptocurrency wallet).
- Recent Funding:
- Consensys raised $450 million in a Series D funding round in March 2022, valuing the company at over $7 billion.
- Odell’s Background:
- Odell joins Consensys from VR tech start-up Improbable, where he was CFO since early 2020. He previously spent over 15 years at The Walt Disney Company in various financial roles.
- CEO’s Statement:
- Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin highlighted Odell’s expertise in crypto, blockchain, and consumer products, noting that his skills in scaling growth align with the company’s strategic vision.
- Odell’s Vision:
- Odell expressed plans to scale efforts, enhance financial strategies, and contribute to the broader adoption of decentralized technologies.
