Jito Foundation Expands Asia Presence with Appointment of Marc Liew as Head of APAC

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jito Foundation, the organization that oversees ecosystem growth and adoption of Jito protocols under the direction of the Jito DAO, today announced the appointment of Marc Liew as Head of APAC. In this newly created role, Liew will spearhead the Foundation's efforts to deepen engagement across Asian markets, building strategic partnerships that expand Jito's presence in one of the most dynamic regions for crypto adoption and institutional participation.

The Jito Network is a foundational infrastructure provider in the Solana ecosystem, securing the network through its MEV-optimized validator client and powering the DeFi economy via the JitoSOL liquid staking protocol, which exceeds a $3.2 billion market cap.

Brian Smith, President of Jito Foundation, stated: "As demand for Solana and the Jito ecosystem accelerates globally, Asia stands out as a critical growth market. Marc brings extensive experience building partnerships across the Web3 and fintech sectors, with a proven ability to connect leading protocols, institutions, and enterprises. We're excited to have him drive Jito's strategy in the region as we expand our footprint with key stakeholders."

Liew joins the Jito Foundation following more than a decade of leadership roles across crypto, blockchain, fintech, and payments industries. He most recently led strategic Web3 Partnerships at Ripple, driving key partnerships across institutional DeFi, stablecoins payments network, and tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). Before that, he held key commercial roles at R3, Braintree, PayPal, and Fiserv.

Commenting on his appointment, Liew said: "The pace of innovation across Asia Pacific is unmatched, and communities here are driving many of the breakthroughs in Web3 adoption. Joining the Jito Foundation is an opportunity to help scale one of Solana's most important protocols, and I'm eager to forge the partnerships that will bring Jito's impact to an even broader audience across the region."

About the Jito Foundation
The Jito Foundation coordinates ecosystem activities and accelerates the adoption of Jito's innovative technologies under the direction of the Jito DAO. By driving governance proposals, distributing grants, and forging strategic partnerships, the Foundation empowers stakeholders to shape the future of Jito's decentralized infrastructures. Through transparent, community-driven initiatives, the Jito Foundation ensures the sustained growth and resilience of Solana's DeFi ecosystem, benefiting validators, stakers, and the broader community. Learn more at jito.network.

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