Former Securitize Capital CEO Wilfred Daye Joins Mercurity Fintech as Chief Strategy Officer and Chaince Securities CEO
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) has announced the appointment of Wilfred Daye as Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of its subsidiary Chaince Securities, effective February 1, 2025. Daye, former CEO of Securitize Capital, brings over two decades of experience in financial leadership and digital innovation.
In his dual role, Daye will focus on driving strategic innovation and operational excellence, leading MFH's global expansion and digital asset adoption initiatives. At Chaince Securities, he will oversee investment banking and capital formation practices.
During his tenure at Securitize Capital, Daye led successful tokenization of private equity assets for KKR and Hamilton Lane. His previous experience includes trading positions at UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital, and D.B. Zwirn, specializing in structured credit products.
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) ha annunciato la nomina di Wilfred Daye come Chief Strategy Officer e CEO della sua sussidiaria Chaince Securities, con effetto dal 1° febbraio 2025. Daye, ex CEO di Securitize Capital, porta con sé oltre vent'anni di esperienza nella leadership finanziaria e nell'innovazione digitale.
Nel suo duplice ruolo, Daye si concentrerà su guidare l'innovazione strategica e l'eccellenza operativa, guidando l'espansione globale di MFH e le iniziative di adozione degli asset digitali. Presso Chaince Securities, superviserà le pratiche di investment banking e formazione di capitale.
Durante il suo mandato presso Securitize Capital, Daye ha guidato con successo la tokenizzazione degli asset di private equity per KKR e Hamilton Lane. La sua esperienza precedente include ruoli di trading presso UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital e D.B. Zwirn, specializzandosi in prodotti di credito strutturati.
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Wilfred Daye como Director de Estrategia y CEO de su subsidiaria Chaince Securities, efectivo a partir del 1 de febrero de 2025. Daye, ex CEO de Securitize Capital, aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia en liderazgo financiero e innovación digital.
En su doble función, Daye se centrará en impulsar la innovación estratégica y la excelencia operativa, liderando la expansión global de MFH y las iniciativas de adopción de activos digitales. En Chaince Securities, supervisará las prácticas de banca de inversión y formación de capital.
Durante su mandato en Securitize Capital, Daye lideró la exitosa tokenización de activos de capital privado para KKR y Hamilton Lane. Su experiencia previa incluye posiciones de trading en UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital y D.B. Zwirn, especializándose en productos de crédito estructurado.
머큐리파이낸스홀딩스(MFH)는 윌프레드 데이(Wilfred Daye)를 최고 전략 책임자 및 자회사 체인스 증권(Chaince Securities) CEO로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 발효일은 2025년 2월 1일입니다. 이전에 Securitize Capital의 CEO를 역임한 데이는 금융 리더십 및 디지털 혁신 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
그의 이중 역할에서 데이는 전략 혁신 추진과 운영 우수성에 집중하여 MFH의 글로벌 확장과 디지털 자산 채택 이니셔티브를 이끌 것입니다. 체인스 증권에서는 투자은행 및 자본 형성 관행을 감독할 것입니다.
Securitize Capital에서 근무하는 동안 데이는 KKR 및 Hamilton Lane을 위한 사모펀드 자산의 성공적인 토큰화를 이끌었습니다. 그의 이전 경험에는 UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital 및 D.B. Zwirn에서 구조화된 신용 상품을 전문으로 하는 트레이딩 직책이 포함됩니다.
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) a annoncé la nomination de Wilfred Daye en tant que Directeur de la Stratégie et CEO de sa filiale Chaince Securities, à compter du 1er février 2025. Daye, ancien CEO de Securitize Capital, apporte plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans le leadership financier et l'innovation numérique.
Dans son double rôle, Daye se concentrera sur la promotion de l'innovation stratégique et l'excellence opérationnelle, dirigeant l'expansion mondiale de MFH et les initiatives d'adoption des actifs numériques. Chez Chaince Securities, il supervisera les pratiques de banque d'investissement et de formation de capital.
Pendant son mandat chez Securitize Capital, Daye a dirigé avec succès la tokenisation des actifs d'équité privée pour KKR et Hamilton Lane. Son expérience précédente inclut des postes de trading chez UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital et D.B. Zwirn, se spécialisant dans les produits de crédit structuré.
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) hat die Ernennung von Wilfred Daye zum Chief Strategy Officer und CEO ihrer Tochtergesellschaft Chaince Securities bekannt gegeben, die am 1. Februar 2025 in Kraft tritt. Daye, ehemaliger CEO von Securitize Capital, bringt über zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in finanzieller Führung und digitaler Innovation mit.
In seiner Doppelrolle wird Daye sich auf strategische Innovationen vorantreiben und Operation Excellence konzentrieren, während er die globale Expansion von MFH und die Initiativen zur Annahme digitaler Vermögenswerte leitet. Bei Chaince Securities wird er die Investment Banking- und Kapitaleinschaffungspraktiken überwachen.
Während seiner Zeit bei Securitize Capital leitete Daye die erfolgreiche Tokenisierung von Private-Equity-Vermögenswerten für KKR und Hamilton Lane. Zu seiner früheren Erfahrung gehören Handelspositionen bei UBS, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital und D.B. Zwirn, wobei er sich auf strukturierte Kreditprodukte spezialisiert hat.
- Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in digital asset innovation
- Strategic expertise in tokenization and blockchain-enabled financial solutions
- Extensive Wall Street experience spanning major financial institutions
- None.
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New York, NY, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (Nasdaq: MFH), a digital fintech group, is pleased to announce that effective February 1, 2025, Wilfred Daye will be joining MFH as Chief Strategy Officer and will also serve as the CEO of JVDA, LLC, a subsidiary of MFH and doing business as “Chaince Securities”.
In his dual leadership roles, Daye will focus on driving strategic innovation and operational excellence across both organizations. As Chief Strategy Officer at MFH, Daye will lead the company’s efforts in global expansion and digital asset adoption, bringing a unique blend of strategic insight and market expertise to accelerate the firm’s growth initiatives. His leadership will ensure MFH remains at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. In his capacity as CEO of Chaince Securities, Daye will run a client-centric investment banking and capital formation practice. His vision is to deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly dynamic and sophisticated market.
With a forward-thinking mindset and extensive expertise in structured credit trading and financial innovation, Daye brings over two decades of leadership at the crossroads of Wall Street and digital innovation. He previously served as CEO of Securitize Capital, the asset management arm of Securitize, a trailblazer in Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and a recognized leader in blockchain-enabled financial solutions. Under his leadership, Securitize successfully tokenized private equity assets for industry giants such as KKR and Hamilton Lane, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of digital assets.
Daye has also held pivotal roles at some of the world’s leading financial institutions. As a trader at UBS, he specialized in complex cash and synthetic structured products, driving advancements in financial engineering. He also held senior positions at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital, where he focused on global credit products. Additionally, he was a key member of the structured credit team at D.B. Zwirn after beginning his career at Lehman Brothers.
"What excites me most about joining MFH and Chaince Securities is the unique opportunity to shape the future of finance at a time when innovation and tradition are finding powerful new synergies," said Wilfred. "Throughout my career, I've seen how transformative the right combination of technology and financial expertise can be. I look forward to working alongside our talented teams to build something truly exceptional—a bridge between traditional financial services and the digital future that creates lasting value for our clients and partners."
Shi Qiu, CEO of Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc., further commented, "When we envisioned the next chapter of MFH's growth, we knew we needed a leader who not only understands the complexities of both traditional and digital finance but also shares our commitment to innovation with purpose. In Wilfred, we've found that rare combination. His genuine passion for financial innovation and deep understanding of institutional markets makes him the perfect architect for our future. We're delighted to welcome him to our leadership team."
About Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.
Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. is a digital fintech company with subsidiaries specializing in distributed computing and business consultation across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Our focus is on delivering innovative financial solutions while adhering to principles of compliance, professionalism, and operational efficiency. Our aim is to contribute to the evolution of digital finance by providing secure and innovative financial services to individuals and businesses. Our dedication to compliance, professionalism, and operational excellence ensures that we remain a trusted partner in the rapidly transforming financial landscape. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://mercurityfintech.com.
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