Austrian digital investment platform Bitpanda announced that it has appointed Joshua Barraclough as the CEO of Bitpanda Pro, its digital asset exchange for professionals and businesses to trade.

Josh joins Bitpanda from J.P. Morgan, where he held key positions such as Co-Head of Digital Innovation and Global Head of the Fintech team.

He’s also spent time developing a PE-backed fintech, as well as his own venture in London.

Bitpanda said that Josh has the perfect blend of traditional and institutional financial market experience, alongside digital assets know-how, all mixed with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The company said in a statement,

“We’re in full hypergrowth mode and more than happy to welcome Joshua Barraclough as CEO of Bitpanda Pro. Josh is joining us from J.P. Morgan and he’ll take our digital assets exchange to the next level.

 

More importantly, his leadership style and clear understanding of what clients care about in digital markets will ensure that Bitpanda Pro becomes the #1 exchange in Europe, fueled by a world-class team that keeps on building industry-leading technology.”