Charles Adkins

Charles Adkins is currently the President of the Hedera Council, a position he was appointed to on December 13, 2023.12 He brings extensive experience in web3 technology and has held leadership roles in prominent organizations within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Hedera, Charles Adkins had a diverse career spanning various sectors:

Web3 and Blockchain:

• Global Lead-Business Development at Aptos
• Vice President of Strategy at LandVault
• Vice President overseeing Enterprise Applications & Financial Services for Polygon Labs

Corporate Experience:

• Marketing leadership roles at Nike, Red Bull, and the Walt Disney Company

Government and Finance:

• Worked for the U.S. Department of the Treasury in a security-cleared role
• Experience at Morgan Stanley

Mentorship:

• Served as a Startup Mentor at Outlier Ventures, with a high success rate in helping startups secure funding

Hedera Council Presidency

In his role as President of the Hedera Council, Adkins is enthusiastic about the Hedera protocol and its governance model.1 He believes that Hedera's approach to governance and relationships with major global organizations positions it well to be the distributed ledger technology of choice for large-scale use cases requiring security and scalability.1

Charles Adkins' appointment to this position was seen as a significant addition to the Hedera leadership team, bringing a new set of relationships to the Hedera ecosystem.1 His unique combination of experience in financial services, government administration, go-to-market strategy, and web3 technology made him an ideal candidate for this role.1