GRVT Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Blockchain Security and Quantitative Research
Hybrid cryptocurrency exchange GRVT (pronounced “gravity”), the world’s first regulated DEX, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Thomas as Head of Blockchain & Corporate Security and Suren Markosov as Head of Quantitative Research. These strategic hires reinforce GRVT’s commitment to security, risk management, and advanced trading technology as it continues to scale.
Chris Thomas – Head of Blockchain & Corporate Security
A seasoned security and technology veteran, Chris Thomas brings over 25 years of experience in software development and 15 years in information security. His expertise spans building SaaS-based security tools to blockchain security services, with a passion for solving complex security challenges through innovative solutions.
Chris’s fascination with blockchain technology dates back to the legendary 10,000 BTC pizza transaction. Through years of deep technical engagement, he has observed critical security gaps in the space, describing it as a “dumpster fire” in need of robust security frameworks.
His mission at GRVT is to fortify blockchain security and establish industry-leading standards to protect institutional and retail users alike.
Prior to joining GRVT, Chris held leadership roles at NCC Group, IBM (European Technology Lead), and Crypto.com (Blockchain Security Audit Lead), where he played a pivotal role in strengthening security infrastructures and conducting blockchain security audits. His experience will be instrumental in advancing GRVT’s security protocols and ensuring the highest standards of protection across its hybrid exchange platform.
Suren Markosov – Head of Quantitative Risk
Suren Markosov joins GRVT with a distinguished career in quantitative finance, bringing over 20 years of algorithmic trading, risk management, and quantitative research experience. Previously, he served as the Head of Quantitative Research at Bullish Exchange, where he was among the first employees and played a key role in designing and implementing the exchange’s trading functionality. Prior to that, he led quant research at Anboto Labs and held senior roles at major financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, CLSA, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
With a deep background in market-making and algorithmic trading, Suren’s expertise will enhance GRVT’s trading infrastructure, ensuring liquidity optimization and advanced risk management strategies. His extensive experience in both traditional finance and crypto markets makes him a valuable asset in GRVT’s mission to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized trading.
Hong Yea, CEO of GRVT, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Suren to the GRVT team. Security and quantitative trading and risk are two critical pillars of our platform, and their expertise will help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in GRVT’s path to redesign finance. With Chris’s deep security acumen and Suren’s unparalleled quant experience, GRVT is positioned to set new standards in secure, high-performance institutional-grade trading.”
As GRVT continues its rapid growth, these key hires reinforce the company’s dedication to delivering a secure, transparent, and efficient trading experience for institutional and retail traders alike.
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About GRVT
GRVT (pronounced “gravity”) is the world’s first regulated DEX that operates as a self-custodial CEX. We aim to enable anyone to buy, sell, trade and invest in financial products, leveraging smart contracts to ensure self-custody, scalability, and security. Traditional finance operates on outdated infrastructure, resulting in high costs and limited accessibility, whereas DeFi grapples with challenges of complexity and scalability. GRVT bridges these gaps and is building a unified global financial system that scales far beyond crypto.
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