Ledger, a global leader in digital asset security for individuals and institutions, has announced the appointment of finance veteran John Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer. Concurrently, the company has opened a new U.
S. office in New York City, signifying a strategic move to expand its presence in its largest global market.
Andrews brings over 25 years of leadership experience in corporate finance and financial services. He joins Ledger from Circle, where he served as Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. His expertise is anticipated to be instrumental in Ledger’s U.
S. expansion, particularly as demand for secure digital asset infrastructure continues to grow among banks, asset managers, custodians, and stablecoin issuers.
The New York office represents a multi-million-dollar investment in Ledger’s U.
S. operations, creating numerous roles across its Ledger Enterprise and marketing divisions. This office will function as a strategic hub for Ledger’s institutional business, supporting the scaling of Ledger Enterprise, its platform designed for institutions adopting digital assets. Currently, Ledger secures over 30% of dollar stablecoins held by retail investors.
Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO of Ledger, commented on the appointments, stating, “John Andrews brings the institutional rigor and financial leadership necessary to scale Ledger’s global vision. His deep experience at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets is exactly what is required as we deepen our footprint in the United States. By opening our New York office, we are placing Ledger Enterprise at the epicenter of the financial world to meet the growing demand for secure infrastructure. Institutions today require the cryptographic certainty that only Ledger provides. With Ledger Enterprise Multisig and Ledger Enterprise Tradelink, we are giving banks and asset managers the tools to govern and trade assets with total control.”
The expansion aligns with Ledger’s growth as an AI-accelerated security company, focusing on teams that integrate hardware security, cryptography, and artificial intelligence to protect digital assets and digital identity. Ledger aims to empower its teams with AI to enhance productivity and creativity, while maintaining human oversight through their talent and expertise.
John Andrews expressed his perspective on joining the company: “Ledger has built the most trusted security platform for digital assets. As institutions increasingly look for secure infrastructure to operate in this ecosystem, Ledger is uniquely positioned to support that transition. I’m excited to join the company at such an important moment for its growth. I’m thankful for the trust placed in me by Pascal, and honoured to join such a talented team that is respected across the industry for its leadership.”
This New York office further strengthens Ledger’s ties to the U.
S., following a multi-year global partnership agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. The office opening will be formally celebrated on March 23rd with an event bringing together industry leaders, partners, and members of the digital asset ecosystem. Founded in 2014, Ledger has sold over 8 million devices across 165+ countries and secures more than 20% of the world’s crypto assets, with its Ledger Donjon white-hat security team being a notable resource for the digital asset space.
