Grayscale Taps Former Goldman Sachs Executive to Step In as New CEO
Peter Mintzberg has officially been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale Investments, according to a LinkedIn update seen by Finance Magnates.
Peter Mintzberg has officially been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale Investments, according to a LinkedIn update seen by Finance Magnates. Mintzberg joins Grayscale following a series of senior roles across major financial institutions.
Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I am incredibly proud and honored to share that I have officially joined Grayscale Investments as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Crypto is among the fastest growing categories in Asset Management, and I look forward to collaborating with the Grayscale team to build on the company’s success and deliver for our clients.”
Veteran Executive Takes Helm
Before his move to Grayscale, Mintzberg was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management. He held this position from 2023 until August 2024, where his role expanded to oversee Goldman’s Wealth Management business.
He was responsible for deal execution and broader strategic initiatives. Between 2021 and 2023, he was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset Management, tasked with establishing and leading a corporate strategy and development function. This included business-wide strategy, industry research, and digital assets strategy.
Prior to Goldman Sachs, Mintzberg worked at Apollo Global Management as a Managing Director from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on deal . His career also includes a long tenure at OppenheimerFunds, where he held multiple leadership roles from 2013 to 2020.
These included Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Corporate Development, and later Global Head of Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations, and Treasury, after Oppenheimer merged with Invesco.
Bringing Global Expertise
Earlier in his career, Mintzberg spent seven years at BlackRock, where he served in various strategic roles. From 2010 to 2013, he was the COO and Head of Strategy for Latin America and Iberia. Before that, he was Director of Strategy and Business Development from 2006 to 2010.
Mintzberg's experience spans over 20 years in the finance sector, focusing primarily on corporate strategy, deal execution, and business development across global markets. At Grayscale, his leadership is expected to shape the company’s direction as it continues its role in the digital assets investment space.
Peter Mintzberg has officially been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale Investments, according to a LinkedIn update seen by Finance Magnates. Mintzberg joins Grayscale following a series of senior roles across major financial institutions.
Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I am incredibly proud and honored to share that I have officially joined Grayscale Investments as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Crypto is among the fastest growing categories in Asset Management, and I look forward to collaborating with the Grayscale team to build on the company’s success and deliver for our clients.”
Veteran Executive Takes Helm
Before his move to Grayscale, Mintzberg was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management. He held this position from 2023 until August 2024, where his role expanded to oversee Goldman’s Wealth Management business.
He was responsible for deal execution and broader strategic initiatives. Between 2021 and 2023, he was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset Management, tasked with establishing and leading a corporate strategy and development function. This included business-wide strategy, industry research, and digital assets strategy.
Prior to Goldman Sachs, Mintzberg worked at Apollo Global Management as a Managing Director from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on deal . His career also includes a long tenure at OppenheimerFunds, where he held multiple leadership roles from 2013 to 2020.
These included Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Corporate Development, and later Global Head of Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations, and Treasury, after Oppenheimer merged with Invesco.
Bringing Global Expertise
Earlier in his career, Mintzberg spent seven years at BlackRock, where he served in various strategic roles. From 2010 to 2013, he was the COO and Head of Strategy for Latin America and Iberia. Before that, he was Director of Strategy and Business Development from 2006 to 2010.
Mintzberg's experience spans over 20 years in the finance sector, focusing primarily on corporate strategy, deal execution, and business development across global markets. At Grayscale, his leadership is expected to shape the company’s direction as it continues its role in the digital assets investment space.
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