tZERO Appoints Vanessa Savino as Chief Legal Officer
tZERO Group, Inc., a leading innovator in blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Savino as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Board Secretary. In her new role, Savino will overview tZERO’s global legal, compliance, and policy functions, advancing the company’s mission to build the most trusted and regulated digital asset markets worldwide.
Savino’s appointment marks her return to tZERO later than more than six years with the company, where she previously served as Deputy General Counsel and Chief of Legal and Compliance Staff. During her earlier tenure, she was instrumental in developing tZERO’s governance and regulatory framework, spearheading initiatives that shaped the firm’s leadership in digital securities and .
“We’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa back to tZERO,” said Alan Konevsky, Chief Executive Officer of tZERO. “She brings not only exceptional legal expertise across financial regulation and digital assets, but also a deep understanding of our mission and infrastructure. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our regulatory foundation and deliver trusted, compliant digital market answers globally.”
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Strengthening tZERO’s Global Compliance and Policy Framework
As evolve under increasing regulatory scrutiny, tZERO’s decision to elevate its legal leadership reflects its long-standing commitment to compliance and transparency. Savino’s legal and policy expertise spans financial regulation, corporate governance, and securities law — critical disciplines in ensuring that tokenized markets align with institutional and regulatory standards.
In her new role, Savino will lead tZERO’s engagement with regulators, guide the development of compliant digital market infrastructure, and advise on strategic initiatives that bridge traditional and blockchain-based financial systems. Her leadership is expected to play a central role in the next phase of tZERO’s growth as it scales its regulated subsidiaries and extends its footprint in global capital markets.
“I am honored to return as tZERO’s Chief Legal Officer at such a pivotal moment in both the company’s trajectory and the broader evolution of regulated digital asset infrastructure,” said Savino. “I’m genuinely enthusiastic about tZERO’s future under Alan’s leadership and will continue to foster the company’s strong legal, to support its next phase of growth.”
Takeaway
tZERO: Bridging Traditional Finance and Web3 Capital Markets
tZERO continues to pioneer the convergence of blockchain innovation and regulated finance through its multi-asset trading and settlement infrastructure. The firm’s end-to-end platform facilitates the issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized securities — integrating institutional standards of compliance with the transparency and efficiency of .
By combining regulatory rigor with blockchain-based innovation, tZERO is building a new foundation for financial markets that enables institutional investors to engage confidently with tokenized assets. Its mission to bridge underscores the growing institutional shift toward regulated, blockchain-enabled market ecosystems.
Under the guidance of CEO Alan Konevsky and the newly restructured leadership team, including Savino’s legal stewardship, tZERO aims to redefine how capital is raised, traded, and owned in the digital era — making blockchain infrastructure integral to mainstream market operations.
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