Solana Foundation hires ex-Binance CMO and payments exec as new partnerships expand
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Solana Foundation appoints former Binance CMO Rachel Conlan to lead institutional partnerships and ecosystem growth, and hires payments veteran Jamal Raees to head stablecoin and tokenized‑deposit initiatives, reflecting a surge in new collaborations; the hires aim to accelerate network adoption, attract institutional capital, and bolster Solana’s competitive position in the rapidly expanding DeFi and payments market.
Rachel Conlan will oversee institutional partnerships and ecosystem growth, while Jamal Raees will focus on stablecoins and tokenized deposits, following a wave of new partnerships.