Xavier Meegan
About Xavier Meegan
Xavier Meegan serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Chorus One, where he focuses on decentralized finance and blockchain technology. He has a background in corporate finance and has authored significant research on non-financial risks in DeFi, as well as blockchain interoperability.
Current Role as Chief Investment Officer
Xavier Meegan currently holds the position of Chief Investment Officer at Chorus One, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees investment strategies and initiatives within the organization. His expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology informs his decision-making processes and investment evaluations.
Previous Experience at Chorus One
Before becoming Chief Investment Officer, Xavier Meegan worked at Chorus One in various capacities. He served as Research Analyst from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on analyzing market trends and risks. Following this role, he took on the position of Research & Ventures Lead for nine months in 2022, leading research initiatives and exploring new ventures in the blockchain space.
Educational Background in Finance and Blockchain
Xavier Meegan studied at the University of Adelaide, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Corporate Finance from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Fintech (MFinTech) from MIP Politecnico di Milano in 2020. His academic work includes a thesis supervised by Professor Morini, associated with Banca IMI, Algorand, and the World Bank.
Research Contributions and Publications
Xavier Meegan has made significant contributions to the field of decentralized finance through his research and publications. He authored a thesis titled 'Identifying Key Non-Financial Risks in Decentralised Finance on Ethereum Blockchain' and published a paper titled 'What Can Banks Learn from DeFi?' in 2021. He has also served as a reviewer for two World Economic Forum publications on DeFi.
Industry Insights and Areas of Focus
Xavier Meegan has been featured in prominent publications such as Coindesk and Cointelegraph, where he shared insights on various topics related to decentralized finance. His research interests include consensus mechanisms, MEV, Proof-of-Stake, interoperability, and the evolution of shared security in blockchain networks. He has also analyzed the implications of protocols like EigenLayer and discussed the role of Cosmos in building modular blockchains.