Henry Child
About Henry Child
Henry Child serves as the Head of Tokens at Bitfinex, where he has contributed significantly to expanding the company's token offerings since 2019. With a strong background in innovation and entrepreneurship, he has previously held roles at Deliveroo and Sweat Economy, enhancing his expertise in commercial strategies and market analysis.
Work at Bitfinex
Henry Child has been serving as the Head of Tokens at Bitfinex since 2019. In this role, he has played a significant part in expanding the company's token offerings and establishing strategic partnerships. His responsibilities include shaping the commercial strategies related to tokens, leveraging his extensive experience in the cryptocurrency sector. Prior to his current position, he also held the role of Head of Token Sales at Bitfinex for eight months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Henry Child holds a Master’s Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Esade, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Economics, Management, and Finance from Università Bocconi, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both innovation and entrepreneurship, which he applies in his current role in the cryptocurrency market.
Background
Before joining Bitfinex, Henry Child gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at Deliveroo as a Market Launcher and Commercial Analyst from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on launching markets and analyzing commercial strategies. He also served as Chief Crypto Officer at Sweat Economy from 2021 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he was involved with Tute Online as Strategy and Business Development for five months in 2015 and completed an internship in the M&A Department at Pearson plc in 2012.
Achievements
During his tenure at Bitfinex, Henry Child has been instrumental in shaping the company's token-related commercial strategies. His comprehensive understanding of international economics, management, and finance supports his leadership in the token market. His experience in launching markets and analyzing commercial strategies has contributed to the growth and expansion of Bitfinex's token offerings.