tZERO Group, Inc., a blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure provider, has appointed Vanessa Savino as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Board Secretary. Savino returns to the company after six-and-a-half years, having previously served as Deputy General Counsel and Chief of Legal and Compliance Staff. Her reappointment comes during a critical phase in the evolution of regulated digital asset markets.
Savino will lead tZERO's global legal, compliance and policy functions, driving strategic initiatives that advance the company's position in regulated digital asset markets. During her prior tenure, she played a central role in shaping tZERO's regulatory framework, overseeing complex transactions, and building the company's governance and compliance infrastructure as it pioneered new models for digital securities and tokenized assets.
Alan Konevsky, Chief Executive Officer of tZERO, emphasized the significance of Savino's return. "We're thrilled to welcome Vanessa back to tZERO," Konevsky stated. "She brings not only exceptional legal expertise across financial regulation and digital assets, but also a deep understanding of our mission and infrastructure. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our regulatory foundation and deliver trusted, compliant digital market solutions globally."
The appointment signals tZERO's commitment to regulatory compliance during a period of increased scrutiny in digital asset markets. Savino's experience in financial regulation and digital assets positions the company to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while expanding its blockchain-powered infrastructure. Her return comes as tZERO aims to bridge traditional finance and decentralized markets through institutional-grade solutions.
"I am honored to return as tZERO's Chief Legal Officer at such a pivotal moment in both the company's trajectory and the broader evolution of regulated digital asset infrastructure," Savino commented. "I'm genuinely enthusiastic about tZERO's future under Alan's leadership and will continue to foster the company's strong legal, compliance and regulatory framework to support its next phase of growth."
tZERO Group Inc. provides blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure for financial markets through its regulated subsidiaries. The company offers an end-to-end platform for the issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized securities and other digital assets. With a mission to bridge traditional finance and decentralized markets, tZERO delivers solutions that bring efficiency, transparency, and accessibility to global investors in the Web3 era. For more information, please visit https://www.tzero.com.
The leadership appointment reflects the growing importance of regulatory expertise in the digital asset sector. As blockchain technology continues to transform financial markets, companies like tZERO face increasing regulatory requirements and compliance challenges. Savino's return strengthens tZERO's ability to navigate these complexities while expanding its platform for tokenized securities and digital assets. The move underscores the maturation of digital asset infrastructure and the critical role of legal and compliance leadership in building trusted market solutions.
