Chainalysis Appoints Jonathan Levin as New CEO

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Data analytics platform Chainalysis has announced its co-founder and chief strategy officer Jonathan Levin has been appointed chief executive officer.

Levin succeeds Michael Gronager, Chainalysis’ co-founder and former CEO, has stepped down from his role and the board. Sari Granat, who served as interim CEO, will resume her position as president and chief operating officer.

The board of directors has also appointed Paul Auvil as an independent director and chair of the audit committee.

Levin’s Background

Levin, trained as an economist, co-founded Chainalysis in 2014 and has been a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry for over a decade.

Known for advising governments and corporations on cryptocurrency risks and opportunities, Levin has played a key role in shaping Chainalysis’ strategy and operations.

Over the years he has worked across various areas, including strategy, sales, marketing, R&D, and government affairs. In his new role as CEO, Levin will continue to serve on the board and focus on accelerating the company’s growth and innovation in blockchain analytics.

“When I co-founded Chainalysis, our vision was to help cryptocurrency achieve its full potential by bringing greater trust, safety, and transparency to this transformative technology. As CEO, I look forward to continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers while exploring new market opportunities,” said Levin.

The board of directors praised Levin as a “visionary leader” suited to the role and highlighted the company’s strong performance.