Kristen Mierzwa

Kristen Mierzwa is the Head of Digital Assets at FTSE Russell, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Business.13 She has over 5 years of experience in digital assets and more than 25 years of experience in index and investments.3

Career at FTSE Russell

Kristen has been with FTSE Russell for 16 years.7 In early 2022, she moved into her current role as Head of Digital Assets.4 In this position, she is responsible for:

1. Developing and executing FTSE Russell's digital asset strategy7
2. Leading initiatives to create and launch FTSE's flagship digital asset products4
3. Overseeing the expansion of FTSE Russell's indexing capabilities into the digital asset space1

Expertise and Contributions

Kristen is a key figure in FTSE Russell's efforts to index digital assets:

• She played a crucial role in FTSE Russell's 2018 initiative to find a pricing provider for creating digital asset indices.1
• She leads discussions on increasing investor interest in digital assets and FTSE Russell's presence in this space.56
• Kristen contributes to the development of investable products in the digital asset sector, ensuring they meet necessary qualifications.1

Her expertise extends to various aspects of digital assets, including their integration into traditional financial markets, institutional adoption, and the evolution of crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin.2

Kristen Mierzwa's LinkedIn username is kristen-mierzwa-0ba9923, as mentioned in the query.