WISeKey Announces Appointment of Jonathan LLamas as VP Decentralized Strategy
March 08 2024 - 1:00AM
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey” or “Company”) (SIX:
WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital
identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations, operating as a
holding company, today announced the appointment of Jonathan LLamas
as VP Decentralized Strategy, effective March 6, 2024. Mr. LLamas
joins the team to lead the Company’s ambitions towards its
strategic Web 3.0 transition.
Mr. LLamas, a serial blockchain entrepreneur and
topic expert lecturer at top European Universities, brings nearly
two decades of strategic and entrepreneurial experience to WISeKey.
He began his career in Investment Banking before shifting into
the FinTech space 10 years ago. He has since built multiple
platform businesses and led digital
strategies for a Swiss Financial Institution. His
extensive experience within highly regulated environments brings
the level of professionalism and scalability WISeKey is committed
to provide to the Web 3.0 industry.
Prior to joining WISeKey, Mr. LLamas created a
leading blockchain venture studio in Switzerland, which delivered
landmark Swiss blockchain projects to Fortune 500 companies and Top
European Academics. Mr. LLamas was also the CEO of a tech company
which developed a personal data management platform running on
Ethereum and Polygon, and enabled half a million users worldwide to
control and monetize their private data.
Mr. LLamas holds a master’s degree in finance
from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, studied Business
Administration at the Business School of Stockholm University, and
received his undergraduate degree from Université Paris 1 La
Sorbonne.
Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey,
commented, "I warmly welcome Jonathan to the WISeKey team, where he
will be pivotal in advancing our Web 3.0 decentralization strategy.
Through collaboration with our group of companies, Jonathan will
play a key role in the development of strategic projects centered
around our Web 3.0 transition. His professional and entrepreneurial
expertise make him a valuable addition to the team, and I look
forward to further driving innovation and progress at WISeKey
together."
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”,
SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity,
digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a
Swiss-based holding company through several operational
subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology
portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES),
which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology
products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI
solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT,
Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space
technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT
applications, and (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted
blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure
NFT transactions.Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission
of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas
of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate
into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital
identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain,
AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed
across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing
the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate
valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive
equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey
cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication
and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The
WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions
between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s
strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit
www.wisekey.com.Press and Investor ContactsWISeKey
International Holding LtdCarlos MoreiraChairman & CEOTel: +41
22 594 3000 / info@wisekey.comWISeKey Investor Relations (US)The
Equity Group Inc.Lena CatiTel: +1 212 836-9611 /
lcati@equityny.comKatie MurphyTel: +1 212 836-9612 /
kmurphy@equityny.com
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