{"id":"john-andrews","title":"John Andrews","content":"**John Andrews** is a finance executive with a career spanning more than two decades at the intersection of traditional finance and the digital asset industry. As of March 2026, he serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ledger, a prominent digital asset security company. His career is noted for leadership roles in corporate finance and financial services, including a previous executive position at [Circle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/circle). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v)\n\n## Education\n\nJohn Andrews earned his Master's degree in International Business from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of the Pacific, where he graduated Magna cum laude. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-3mYKyyV41hyUvmCV) \n\n## Career\n\nAndrews' professional background is characterized by high-level financial leadership in both established financial sectors and the emerging digital asset space. He possesses over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and financial services and has a background in advising major financial institutions. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t1Y5akN6QpiX23cX) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v)\n\n### Pre-Crypto Career\n\nAndrews' career began in traditional finance, with roles at major investment banks including as an Associate at Morgan Stanley and a Vice President at Goldman Sachs. He later served as a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank for eight years. After leaving Deutsche Bank, Andrews co-founded an independent financial advisory firm, where he was CEO. He returned to the corporate sector as the Executive Vice President of Capital Markets at Fannie Mae. Following this, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Gravitas. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-3mYKyyV41hyUvmCV)\n\n### Circle\n\nImmediately prior to joining Ledger in March 2026, Andrews served as an executive at [Circle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/circle), a digital asset company. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) In his role at [Circle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/circle), he was the Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t1Y5akN6QpiX23cX) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v)\n\n### Ledger\n\nOn March 20, 2026, Ledger announced the appointment of John Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v) In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's financial operations and strategy during what the company describes as its \"next phase of growth.\" He reports directly to Ledger's Chairman and CEO, Pascal Gauthier. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t1Y5akN6QpiX23cX)\n\nHis appointment is a central element of Ledger's strategic efforts to significantly expand its presence and operations in the United States, which the company identifies as its largest global market. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t1Y5akN6QpiX23cX) His hiring coincided with Ledger's announcement of a new office in New York City, where Andrews is based. This move is intended to spearhead the company's U.S. expansion. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v)\n\nAndrews' mandate includes providing \"institutional rigor and financial leadership\" to help scale Ledger's global vision. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-uxyfBW39C0eHN4NO) A key part of his role is to advance the company's institutional strategy by deepening relationships with U.S.-based financial entities, including banks, asset managers, custodians, and stablecoin issuers. He is also tasked with scaling the Ledger Enterprise division to meet growing demand from these institutional clients. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v) Additionally, his appointment is seen as a strategic step to support Ledger as the firm explores a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-uxyfBW39C0eHN4NO)\n\nRegarding the appointment, CEO Pascal Gauthier stated, \"John Andrews brings the institutional rigor and financial leadership necessary to scale Ledger’s global vision... His deep experience at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets is exactly what is required as we deepen our footprint in the United States.\" [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v) [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-bTvL1PXul258TA2H)\n\nUpon his appointment, Andrews commented, \"Ledger has built the most trusted security platform for digital assets... As institutions increasingly look for secure infrastructure to operate in this ecosystem, Ledger is uniquely positioned to support that transition. I’m excited to join the company at such an important moment for its growth.\" [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v) He further noted that Ledger is \"uniquely positioned to simplify the technical and operational complexities that institutions face, and provide the security, governance, and trust they expect to fully enter the digital asset space.” [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-uxyfBW39C0eHN4NO)","summary":"As CFO of Ledger, John Andrews has over 25 years of experience in traditional finance and digital assets, having previously held a leadership role at Circle.","images":[{"id":"QmcJUxSPf7Ms2UkQYccXAhJZKJF5npoYk6Ggu38pTx3eEx","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"tags":[{"id":"PeopleInDeFi"}],"media":[{"id":"QmXbfUMBkrvYvzhjayBefuE8PKYyLyk2Y8FwtpeQ7vzsia","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmTMJMmfVyoqSifdw5x3jpWGkzKnz8oHkXmYzoUZ3FSKPk","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmPV6cmWrRxxj8q5bFbsv9fVNpKfQPXyiAzW9tCdbrGPB4","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmXGjcnsEnHywHHD5pa57XgAR8EGJggDW3BH3Xw7ACr1Hg","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmQZpB732n1sTxUJrrgzn3EtGDDu2PRDRxdWLSLP3xRkqK","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"bTvL1PXul258TA2H\",\"url\":\"https://www.theblock.co/post/394501/ledger-appoints-former-circle-exec-cfo-new-york-office-firm-explores-us-ipo\",\"description\":\"Ledger appoints former Circle exec as CFO\",\"timestamp\":1774022183185},{\"id\":\"sCUH0wgY7qHgWU3v\",\"url\":\"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260320257224/en/Ledger-Appoints-New-Chief-Financial-Officer-and-Opens-NYC-Office-to-Scale-U.S.-Expansion\",\"description\":\"Ledger Appoints New Chief Financial Officer\",\"timestamp\":1774022183185},{\"id\":\"t1Y5akN6QpiX23cX\",\"url\":\"https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/executives/ledger-names-john-andrews-its-cfo-opens-nyc-office/\",\"description\":\"Ledger names John Andrews its CFO\",\"timestamp\":1774022183185},{\"id\":\"uxyfBW39C0eHN4NO\",\"url\":\"https://blockonomi.com/ledger-names-new-cfo-and-launches-new-york-office/\",\"description\":\"Ledger Names New CFO and Launches New York Office\",\"timestamp\":1774022183185},{\"id\":\"3mYKyyV41hyUvmCV\",\"description\":\"Andrews on LinkedIn\",\"timestamp\":1774023071957,\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-andrews-88b884107/\"}]"},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Added wiki page for John Andrews\""}],"events":[{"id":"127e329e-5f37-401a-8ab0-c0b40ef56438","date":"2026-03","title":"Appointed CFO of Ledger","type":"DEFAULT","description":"John Andrews was announced as the new Chief Financial Officer of Ledger, tasked with leading the company's financial strategy and U.S. expansion.","link":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260320257224/en/Ledger-Appoints-New-Chief-Financial-Officer-and-Opens-NYC-Office-to-Scale-U.S.-Expansion","multiDateStart":null,"multiDateEnd":null,"continent":null,"country":null}],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"operator":{"id":"0x1E23b34d3106F0C1c74D17f2Cd0F65cdb039b138"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}