We’re honored to share that Garrick Hileman, one of the top 35 most influential economists in the U.K. and Ireland, has joined the team at Head of Research. Known best for his work on cryptocurrencies and block chain technology, Garrick was recently named as one of the 100 most influential economists in the U.K. and Ireland, and has paved the way for a broader understanding of distributed ledger technology. At Blockchain, he will help lead a new research arm aimed elevating block chain technology to its full potential.
As one of the foremost thinkers within the industry, Garrick has become an authority figure whose work has shaped the cryptocurrency field. He is the author of multiple industry standard publications, including the 2017 Global Cryptocurrency Benchmarking Study, as well as the 2017 Global Blockchain Benchmarking Study. He was also the responsible for the creation of the State of Bitcoin and State of Blockchain reports published by CoinDesk between 2013 and 2016. Garrick developed the first university class on blockchain technology at the University of Cambridge, and has shared his wealth of knowledge with a new generation of students as a lecturer at the prestigious Judge Business School.
“There is no one in the cryptoasset space as widely-respected and cited as Garrick, and I am thrilled that he will be bringing his expertise to Blockchain,” said Peter Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Blockchain. “Garrick will not only help to advance our company, but the industry at large with his work.”
Garrick holds a PhD in economic history from the London School of Economics, and before returning to the academic world, worked for well over a decade in the private sector with well-known brands including Bank of America, The Home Depot, IDG, and Allianz. He joins our team at a time of tremendous growth and innovation for the company. Recently, we introduced Goldman Sachs alumna Breanne Madigan to lead Institutional Sales and Strategy and former Google and Facebook executive Peter Wilson to serve as the VP of Engineering. At the beginning of the year, we also welcomed Marco Santori, formerly of Cooley, as President and Chief Legal Officer.
“After years of conducting research on distributed ledger technology, I am honored to be joining a company that is at the forefront of this new wave of innovation,” said Garrick Hileman. “It is very exciting to have the opportunity to continue to research block chain technology and help create value for millions of businesses and individuals around the world.”
from Blockchain Blog