Bitget's New CEO Gracy Chen Aims to Drive Global Expansion

Gracy Chen has become the new CEO of Bitget, driving global expansion and innovation while championing diversity and inclusion in the crypto industry.

Bitget recently announced the appointment of Gracy Chen as its new CEO, effective May 2024. Chen, who led sa Blockchain4Her initiative of Bitget, succeeded Sandra Lou, another female leader. The exchange highlighted Chen's decade of experience in business management, marketing, and investment.

Table of contents

● Paghirang bilang CEO

● Chen sa Babae sa Blockchain

● Sino si Gracy Chen?

● Kamakailang Mga Artikulo ng Bitget

Appointment as CEO

“I am very honored to step into the role of CEO at Bitget. Over the past six years, with the strong foundation we've built and an incredible team by my side, Bitget has become a leading crypto platform. By continuously innovating product offerings and creating value for our 25 million users, Bitget has risen to become a top 5 futures trading platform and a top 10 spot trading platform.

Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget

She added that he hopes to shape the digital finance industry. "It's a privilege to lead such a dynamic group, and I can't wait to steer our global expansion to new heights!"

Si Gracy Chen, managing director ng Bitget, ay nagsalita sa TOKEN2049 in Singapore, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The cryptocurrency event runs until September 29.Photographer: Edwin Koo/Bloomberg sa pamamagitan ng Getty Images

Furthermore, it was emphasized that Chen is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive crypto industry. In May 2023, he launched the #Blockchain4Youth campaign, working with over 50 educational institutions to promote web3 adoption among young people. She also started the #Blockchain4Her campaign to ensure gender diversity in the blockchain sector.

Chen added that in the future, Bitget aims to strengthen its ecosystem through strategic investments such as Bitget Web3 Fund and EmpowerX Fund, support spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and introduce innovations such as Bitget Card. These efforts reflect Bitget's commitment to the long-term growth and mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency.

“In the long run, it's clear that the crypto industry is poised to continue to grow. Whether it's the price of Bitcoin, more talent moving into the space, more innovative projects being built, or increasing levels of mass adoption and traditional financial industry integration, the industry is only growing."

Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget

Chen on Women in Blockchain

Sa isang panayam sa Cointelegraph, Chen discusses being the only female CEO of a leading crypto exchange and the unique insights she brings to the industry. She said she believes female business leaders bring a collaborative approach, essential to the crypto and web3 space.

Chen highlighted her priorities, including ensuring compliance across regions, boosting growth in emerging markets, and supporting women-focused initiatives such as mentorship programs and events in networking to empower women and youth in the crypto industry.

“More than 50% of management positions at Bitget are held by women. We encourage more emphasis on women-led initiatives. Bitget is living proof of the growth women-led companies can achieve." Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget

He also mentioned the upcoming launch of an incubation program for women entrepreneurs to build their innovations and secure potential investments. Prominent women such as Tess Hau, Yevheniia Broshevan, and Cecilia Hsueh have joined the Blockchain4Her Ambassador Program to support the initiative.

Who is Gracy Chen?

Ibinahagi ni Gracy Chen ang kanyang kuwento at pananaw sa isang bukas na liham .

Ayon sa kanya, pinalaki siya ng isang single mother. Pagkatapos mag-aral ng Applied Mathematics sa Singapore, naging TV host siya para sa isang finance at tech show, kung saan natuklasan niya ang kanyang interes sa crypto noong 2015. Nag-invest siya sa mga pangunahing cryptocurrencies at mga startup tulad ng BitKeep (ngayon ay Bitget Wallet).

Kalaunan ay nagtatag siya ng dalawang startup at nakakuha ng MBA mula sa MIT. Noong 2022, sumali siya sa Bitget bilang Managing Director, na tinulungan itong lumaki sa 25 milyong user.