Securitize has named former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Brett Redfearn as president and member of its board of directors, adding his regulatory experience as the company prepares to go public this year.
Redfearn, who previously led the SEC’s Trading and Markets division, will work with Securitize’s management team to expand its offerings in fund origination, trading and administration, the company announced in a press release. The company is working to transform traditional financial assets, such as funds or private credit, into blockchain-based tokens that can be traded more easily.
His appointment comes at a time when tokenization is gaining traction among major financial companies. Banks and asset managers are testing ways to move assets onto blockchain rails in an effort to speed settlement and expand access to investors.
Securitize positions itself as a regulated bridge between these institutions and digital asset infrastructure. This hire adds weight to Securitize’s leadership as it prepares for a proposed public listing via a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. It also reflects a broader trend of companies tapping former regulators to navigate a complex policy environment.
“Brett has been instrumental in shaping how modern markets are structured and regulated,” Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, said in a statement. “He knows our company, our management team and our long-term vision inside out. »
Redfearn brings experience from traditional finance and crypto. Before joining Securitize, he founded Panorama Financial Markets Advisory, advising exchanges and asset managers. He also served as Head of Capital Markets at Coinbase (COIN), where he worked to expand institutional participation in digital assets. Before joining the SEC, Redfearn worked at JP Morgan for more than a dozen years.
