WisdomTree hires John Whelan as head of strategy for digital assets

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WisdomTree Appoints John Whelan as Head of Strategy for Digital Assets

June 1, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Appointment underscores firms commitment to leadership in the digital assets space, broadening offerings for retail and institutional investors onchain

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the appointment of John Whelan as Head of Strategy, Digital Assets.

Whelan brings nearly a decade of leadership in blockchain and digital assets from Banco Santanders Corporate and Investment Bank, where he served as Managing Director of Digital Assets after building and leading the banks blockchain lab from 2016. He previously founded a... More