Adam Levine, Vice President & Head of Corporate Strategy, Fireblocks – Adam joined Fireblocks as VP, Head of Corporate Strategy and is a member of the leadership team. His remit includes leading strategic partnerships, non-crypto digital assets — focusing on central bank and market infrastructure engagement, new ventures, and corporate development.

Prior to Fireblocks, Adam was Co-Head of BNY Mellon’s Digital Partnerships. His responsibilities included collaborations with, and strategic investments in, emerging technology companies. Adam also founded BNY Mellon’s Accelerator Program. During this time Adam was a member of FTV Capital’s Strategic Advisory Board and a Board Member of Proxymity.

Adam joined BNY Mellon from CLS Bank International where he was a member of the Corporate Strategy and Development Leadership Team and led the Post-Trade Processing business. During his time at CLS, Adam helped transform the company through completing a £160m capital raise, launching new products – including their first data offering and first DLT-powered service – and creating and leading the global product management function. Adam also managed and served on the Board of Directors for CLS Aggregation Services LLC, a joint venture with Traiana, Inc.

Adam started his career as a corporate attorney at Clifford Chance, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions in New York with time in the London and Milan offices.

Adam has a bachelor’s in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a juris doctor and Masters in Business Administration from Duke University. Adam is admitted to the New York State Bar Association.