Annelise Osborne

Annelise Osborne is the Chief Business Officer at Kadena, a blockchain technology company. She joined Kadena in April 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in finance, real estate, and digital assets.12

Professional Background

Annelise has an extensive career in financial services:

• Prior to Kadena, she was the Head of Institutional at Arca Labs, where she led strategic partnerships and advisory services for blockchain innovation.1
• She served as COO of Propellr, focusing on regulatory-compliant digital assets.2
• Spent 12 years at Moody's Investor Service, where she held the position of Senior Vice President.3
• Managed Moody's Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) Conduit Surveillance Team, overseeing approximately $400 billion in bonds.3

Education and Expertise

• MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia Business School.3
• BA in Economics and Math from William & Mary.3
• Holds Series 7 and 63 licenses from FINRA.3
• Recognized thought leader in the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.2

Current Role at Kadena

As Chief Business Officer at Kadena, Annelise is responsible for:

• Developing and leading new business initiatives and partnerships across Web3 and beyond.1
• Driving Kadena's growth within Web3 ecosystems and adoption with institutional opportunities.1
• Leveraging her institutional experience to shape Kadena's future in the blockchain industry.1

Additional Achievements

• Author of the book "From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance" (Wiley Publishing).12
• Guest lecturer at prestigious universities including Columbia University, NYU, and William & Mary.3
• Frequent speaker at industry events.3
• Experienced board member.3

Annelise Osborne's appointment at Kadena is seen as a strategic move to further propel the company's growth and establish its position in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and institutional finance.1