CoinShares International Limited, a European investment firm specializing in digital assets, today appointed Lisa Avellini as its Group General Counsel. Her appointment will take place on November 4, 2024.

Ms. Avellini brings a wealth of valuable experience to CoinShares and has an extensive background in legal and compliance functions at leading global financial institutions. She joins CoinShares after three years at Balyasny Asset Management, where she oversaw global legal and compliance requirements for the credit department.

Prior to joining Balyasny, Lisa Avellini spent three years at Citadel, where she provided strategic legal advice on a range of complex financial transactions and regulatory matters.

Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, commented:

“As the digital asset ecosystem continues to adapt to traditional finance and its regulatory framework, Lisa’s extensive legal and regulatory experience with established investment firms strengthens our expertise to navigate this evolving landscape.

Lisa’s appointment strengthens our leadership team and underscores our unwavering commitment to exemplary legal and regulatory compliance. Their arrival not only expands our capabilities, but also marks CoinShares’ entry into a new phase of growth and demonstrates our ability to attract world-class talent from the world’s leading investment firms.”

Lisa Avellini added:

“I am delighted to be joining CoinShares at such a pivotal time in the company’s development. My career has always been one of curiosity and innovation, and the digital assets industry presents unique challenges and opportunities. For this reason, I decided to join a leading company in this emerging industry. I look forward to leveraging my experience to support CoinShares’ strategic goals and further strengthen its strong compliance culture.”

In her role as Group General Counsel, Lisa Avellini will oversee all legal and regulatory matters for CoinShares globally, provide strategic advice to the executive team and support the company’s growth initiatives.