NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Galaxy Digital Holdings
Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) ("Galaxy Digital" or "the Company"), a financial
services and investment management innovator in the digital asset,
cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology sectors, today announced
the appointment of Jane Dietze to
its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Dietze is the
Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of Brown University.
"We are thrilled to have someone of Jane's caliber join our
board and help us continue to drive the institutionalization of
digital assets," said Mike
Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Galaxy Digital. "Jane's tenure
overseeing Brown University's endowment
fund, which topped the Ivy League for three years in a row, is a
culmination of decades of industry-leading expertise in the
investment management space and will be invaluable as we continue
to strengthen our board. As Galaxy grows, we look forward to the
unique perspective and support she will provide."
Ms. Dietze joined Brown University
in 2013 as Managing Director before becoming CIO and Vice President
in 2018. Previously, Ms. Dietze served as Director of Private
Equity at Bowdoin College and as
Managing Director of Credit Funds at Fortress Investment Group,
where she managed an endowment-style fund for several years.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Dietze worked as a General Partner at
venture capital firms NextPoint Partners and Columbia Capital, as
Investment Officer at International Finance Corporation, and as CEO
and Co-Founder of software company TORSO, which was sold to
Wayfarer Communications in May
1997.
"Galaxy Digital upholds a reputation for spearheading
innovation, whether that's through bringing new products to market
or addressing critical industry issues including energy use and
hiring practices," said Ms. Dietze. "Mike has shaped Galaxy Digital
into one of the most inclusive and leading crypto innovators with a
pulse on both traditional and decentralized finance, and I welcome
the opportunity to work collaboratively with him and the other
members of the board as we pioneer a new economic paradigm."
Ms. Dietze's appointment comes on the heels of Galaxy Digital's
recently launched Sustainability Program and Strategy, underscoring
the Company's commitment to responsible environmental practices,
inclusivity, and sustainable business operations. For more
information on Galaxy Digital's sustainability program, please
visit
https://investor.galaxydigital.io/Governance/Sustainability/.
About Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital (TSX: GLXY) is a technology-driven financial
services and investment management firm that provides institutions
and direct clients with a full suite of financial solutions
spanning the digital assets ecosystem. Galaxy Digital operates in
the following businesses: Trading, Asset Management, Principal
Investments, Investment Banking, and Mining. Galaxy Digital's CEO
and Founder is Mike Novogratz. The
Company is headquartered in New York
City, with offices in Chicago, San
Francisco, London,
Amsterdam, Tokyo, Hong
Kong, the Cayman Islands
(registered office), and New
Jersey.
Additional information about the Company's businesses and
products is available on www.galaxydigital.io.
SOURCE Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.