DeFi Technologies Executive Chairman, CEO Olivier Roussy Newton Resigns, Johan Wattenstrom Named Successor

Benzinga · 11/17/2025 13:13

DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance  ("DeFi"), today announced that Olivier Roussy Newton has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board. The Company's Board of Directors has appointed Johan Wattenström, Co-Founder of Valour and DeFi Technologies, as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman effective upon Mr. Roussy Newton's departure. Mr. Roussy Newton will be appointed Strategic Advisor of the Company beginning in December.