Tether, the company behind the widely used stablecoin, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Habbel as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this role, Habbel will oversee organizational growth, finance, investments, and portfolio expansion as Tether advances its presence in digital finance and technology.
“Tether isn’t just a stablecoin company – it’s The Stable Company. We’re building resilient infrastructure, advancing financial sovereignty, and pioneering a future that’s decentralised, resilient, stable, and powered by AI,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. He added, “With Benjamin’s leadership and expertise, I’m confident we’ll continue to strengthen this foundation and accelerate Tether’s evolution.”
Habbel brings a mix of experience in technology and finance, having founded Limestone Capital, where he built a private equity platform managing over $1 billion in assets and multiple high-growth companies. He previously held leadership roles at Google, contributing to the growth of Android, Google Maps, and Google Search, and later founded Voyat, an e-commerce platform acquired by Intent Media. Beyond his new role, he serves on the boards of several companies, advising on growth and strategy.