Fairmint Strengthens Leadership Team to Enhance Onchain Equity Growth

In a significant move aimed at expanding its influence in the field of onchain equity, Fairmint has appointed three key executives to its leadership team. The company, acknowledged as a leader in onchain equity infrastructure, aims to respond to the increasing institutional demand for its programmable equity platform. This strategic decision is poised to accelerate Fairmint's goal of becoming an essential player in the private markets.

Key Appointments

The newly appointed executives include Arianna Pretto-Sakmann as General Counsel, Laura Anderson McGrath as Chief Communications Officer, and Arnaud Coulondre as Head of Product. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise that Fairmint seeks to leverage as it navigates the growing landscape of institutional adoption in onchain equity.

Arianna Pretto-Sakmann - General Counsel

Arianna Pretto-Sakmann joins Fairmint from Genesis Global Trading, where she served as Chief Legal Officer. With substantial knowledge of regulatory frameworks, particularly related to the crypto trading, lending, and custody activities, she is well-prepared to guide Fairmint's legal and regulatory strategies. Her background also includes advising major financial institutions on compliance matters, ensuring Fairmint remains at the forefront of onchain capital formation initiatives.

Laura Anderson McGrath - Chief Communications Officer

Laura Anderson McGrath has joined Fairmint with over ten years of experience in communications, focusing on the intersection of finance, technology, and regulatory environments. Previously an Executive Vice President at SBS Comms, McGrath will be instrumental in crafting Fairmint's global communications strategy as the company looks to enhance its market position and institutional presence.

Arnaud Coulondre - Head of Product

Arnaud Coulondre brings over 15 years of experience in building secure and scalable platforms, having most recently led global product strategy for security and governance services at Amazon Web Services (AWS). His expertise in product development will be vital for Fairmint as it continues to evolve its platform to support institutional-grade requirements for onchain equity.

Embracing Change in Private Equity

The landscape of private equity is in the midst of transformation, with onchain solutions emerging as a new standard for private companies. Joris Delanoue, co-founder and CEO of Fairmint, emphasizes this shift, stating, "The market has shifted — equity onchain is now the new standard for private companies." He believes that these appointments will not only strengthen Fairmint’s operational capabilities but also enhance its role as an integral player in the new financial infrastructure.

As Fairmint continues to expand, it remains committed to making programmable equity accessible to institutions on a global scale. The onboarding of these executives signifies a robust commitment to regulatory compliance and innovative solutions in the developing field of decentralized finance (DeFi).

About Fairmint

Founded in 2019 by Joris Delanoue and Thibauld Favre, Fairmint has pioneered the creation of regulated decentralized finance infrastructure, facilitating the issuance, management, and transfer of equity securities onchain. With its status as an SEC-registered Transfer Agent, Fairmint has developed the Open Cap Table Protocol (OCP) to enable compliant equity transactions seamlessly integrated into the digital economy. As Fairmint advances into 2026, it is set to redefine private market operations through technology-driven solutions and expert leadership.