Budd White Joins Avat as Chief Strategy Officer
Budd White Joins Avat as Chief Strategy Officer
🎯 New CSO at Avat
Budd White has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Avat, bringing extensive experience across multiple sectors:
- Enterprise security
- Blockchain infrastructure
- Decentralized finance (DeFi)
In his new role, White will focus on:
- Capital allocation strategies
- Ecosystem growth initiatives
White's appointment signals Avat's commitment to strengthening its strategic position in the blockchain space through experienced leadership.
Budd White brings decades of experience spanning enterprise security, blockchain infrastructure, and DeFi. Now, he’s shaping capital allocation and ecosystem growth as Chief Strategy Officer at the @avat_co. Please join us in welcoming Budd to the panel.
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