Bitget, a cryptocurrency and Web 3 exchange, today announces the appointment of Gracy Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
She succeeds Sandra Lou, who will be leaving the platform to pursue her own business goals. Ms. Chen has over 10 years of experience in business management, marketing and investment.
Since 2014, as a notable TV host, Ms. Chen has been increasingly drawn into the dynamic world of blockchain technology, hence cryptocurrencies through her interactions with knowledgeable guests such as Tim Draper. Each interview not only enriched her show but also deepened her fascination with this emerging field. Her growing passion for the subject soon evolved into investing in several crypto startups, including Bitkeep (currently Bitget Wallet).
In June 2022, she joined Bitget as the first Managing Director (MD). Over the past two years, her exceptional ability to manage and inspire multinational decentralized teams has been instrumental in navigating the fast-paced and highly competitive cryptocurrency landscape. One of her most notable achievements was co-leading the strategy that quadrupled Bitget’s user base through partnerships with legendary soccer player Leo Messi as well as building a strong global partner network.
“I am very honored to be stepping into the role of CEO at Bitget,” said Gracy Chen. “Over the past six years, with the strong foundation we’ve built and an incredible team by my side, Bitget has transformed into a leading crypto platform. By continuously innovating our product offerings and creating value for our 25 million users, Bitget has emerged as a top 5 futures trading platform and a top 10 spot trading platform. I’m excited to continue to be a part of shaping this industry at the cutting edge of innovation, empowering the future of digital finance. It is a privilege to lead such a dynamic team and I look forward to driving our global expansion to new heights!”
Beyond her responsibilities at Bitget, Gracy Chen proactively seeks opportunities to contribute to the cryptocurrency space. As a columnist for major publications such as Forbes and Cointelegraph, he has published over 50 articles to introduce blockchain to the public. She is also known as a judge on the first crypto TV show Killer Whales, a program co-created by Hollywood producers. The show aims to discover promising Web 3 projects and empower them to make a real impact. Her contributions earned her recognition as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum in 2015 and she was elected to the Forbes Business Council in 2023.
Gracy Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).