The crypto derivatives exchange appointed former global general counsel and COO Peter Wilkinson as CEO after Stephan Lutz, CFO Ina Steiner and Chief Growth Officer Raphael Polansky departed, amid reorganization and reported sale speculation.
BitMEX has overhauled its senior leadership, appointing Peter Wilkinson as CEO to succeed Stephan Lutz after previously serving as the company’s global general counsel and COO. The crypto derivatives exchange also saw CFO Ina Steiner and Chief Growth Officer Raphael Polansky depart as it continues reorganizing the business. The management changes come as BitMEX works through the fallout from earlier legal troubles, including a guilty plea tied to 2020 anti-money-laundering charges, while CoinDesk has reported that the company is seeking a buyer, though any sale process remains unconfirmed by the company.