Didier Lavallee

CEO, Tetra Trust - Focused on driving innovation in financial services with the use of blockchain technology.

Didier Lavallée is the Chief Executive Officer of Tetra Trust Company, Canada's first and only regulated digital asset custodian.1 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Lavallée has over 16 years of experience in capital markets and asset servicing.2
Prior to joining Tetra, he held leadership positions at the Royal Bank of Canada, including:
- Head of Canadian Custody Product for RBC Investor and Treasury Services
- Running RBC I&TS North American FX Sales Trading team
He also had roles in capital markets with RBC, UBS, and Genuity.2

Current Role at Tetra Trust

As CEO of Tetra Trust, Lavallée:

Leads the company in providing regulated digital asset custody services to institutional investors and high net worth individuals.1
Oversees Tetra's offerings, which include storage solutions for cryptocurrencies, tokens, and NFTs across cold to hot storage options.1
Drives the company's focus on compliance, including SOC 2 Type 2 audits and Proof of Reserves.1

Transition to Crypto

Lavallée made the transition from traditional banking to the crypto industry, citing:

A desire to address inefficiencies he observed in traditional finance.1
An aim to help build safer and more transparent financial infrastructure.1

Education

Lavallée holds a B.A. in Finance and Administrative Studies from Western University.2

His experience in both traditional finance and the emerging crypto sector positions him to lead Tetra Trust in bridging the gap between these two financial worlds.