Web3 & Digital Asset Executive Search

RecruitBlock is a specialist executive search firm focused exclusively on senior, non-technical leadership appointments across crypto, Web3 and digital asset organisations. The firm operates a selective, partner-led model covering board, C-suite and senior Director-level mandates, with dedicated practice areas across general executive leadership, legal and compliance, finance, and institutional digital asset organisations.

Executive Search Coverage

RecruitBlock advises founders, CEOs and boards on the full range of senior non-technical leadership appointments:

• Board & Executive Leadership: Board Directors, Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, Managing Directors, COOs
• Legal & Compliance: General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, MLROs, Head of Legal, AML / KYC / Sanctions specialists, Regulatory Affairs Advisors, Risk & Governance Managers
• Finance Leadership: CFOs, Finance Directors, VPs of Finance, Heads of Treasury, FP&A Leads, Tax Advisors, Internal Auditors, Treasury Analysts
• Operations & Organisational Leadership: Heads of Operations, Heads of People, Finance & Operations Officers

Process & Methodology

Every search begins with organisational context analysis — understanding strategy, operating model, governance requirements and capital structure before any market activity commences. The full engagement lifecycle covers role remit definition, stakeholder alignment, market mapping, in-depth executive interviews and disciplined shortlisting.

Target Organisations

Clients include crypto exchanges, digital asset financial services firms, market infrastructure providers, Web3 protocols, DeFi organisations, venture capital and private equity-backed platforms, hedge funds and regulated digital asset investment managers. Geographic coverage spans the UK, Europe, the US and global remote mandates.

Completed Placements

Notable assignments include: CEO (institutional brokerage entering crypto markets), Non-Executive Directors (XONO), Legal Counsel (Xapo Bank), CFO and CCO (Gate.io), VP of Finance (Pudgy Penguins), Finance Director (Gate.io), Head of Compliance (eToro, Xono, Alvar Financial Services, Orbital). Additional clients include OKX, Gnosis, LMAX and GTN.