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Johnny LYU
Chief Executive Officer at KuCoin Global
Johnny Lyu, CEO of KuCoin
Johnny Lyu is the CEO and co-founder of KuCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges launched in 2017. He is mainly responsible for the platform's day-to-day operations, including KuCoin Futures, KuCoin Earn, and the expansion of the KCS ecosystem.13
Lyu pursued his education at Chengdu Neusoft University, specializing in E-commerce from 2004 to 2008. Before joining KuCoin, he accumulated abundant experience in the e-commerce, auto, and luxury industries.2
Career Highlights
- Chief Executive Officer at KuCoin Exchange (March 2020 - Present)3
- VP, Head of Global Business Development at KuCoin Exchange (May 2019 - March 2020)3
- VP, Head of Strategy and Investment at KuCoin (September 2017 - March 2019)3
As CEO, Lyu oversees KuCoin's strategic expansion efforts and manages the company's daily operations. He previously led the listing department, business development, and investment teams.3
Lyu was involved in the establishment of KuCoin alongside former CEO and co-founder Michael Gan. Their shared vision aimed to create an accessible trading platform for everyone, regardless of their background.2
In a recent letter to the KuCoin community, Lyu expressed gratitude for user support and announced a $10 million airdrop in KCS and BTC as a gesture of appreciation.4
