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Ondo Finance Appoints Adam Schlisman as CFO

Ondo Finance has appointed Adam Schlisman as CFO to enhance its financial operations amid growth in onchain capital markets.

Mercation Admin
August 5, 2026 1 min read
Ondo Finance Appoints Adam Schlisman as CFO

Ondo Finance has announced the appointment of Adam Schlisman as its new chief financial officer, as the firm seeks to enhance its financial operations amid growing interest in onchain capital markets. Schlisman, who previously served as CFO at Monashee Investment Management, brings extensive experience from his time at Blockchain.com, where he oversaw finance and risk management during a period of significant growth.

With Ondo's tokenized securities platform surpassing $1 billion in total value locked (TVL), this strategic hire is part of the company's initiative to expand its financial framework as it transitions from early adoption to broader institutional use. Founded in 2021 by former Goldman Sachs professionals, Ondo is now recognized for its offerings of tokenized real-world assets, including blockchain-based U.S. Treasuries and stocks, totaling over $3.5 billion.

Schlisman expressed enthusiasm about joining Ondo at this pivotal moment, highlighting the firm’s progress with Ondo Stocks and the development of Ondo Perps. He aims to establish robust financial operations to support Ondo's growth as the market matures.

As tokenization evolves within the cryptocurrency sector, traditional institutions are increasingly integrating blockchain technologies to enhance asset management and trading efficiency. Ondo's platform operates on Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Chain, and collaborates with various exchanges and wallets, including Binance and Blockchain.com. Additionally, reports suggest that Ondo is exploring a potential acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million.

Ondo Finance Appoints Adam Schlisman as CFO — Mercation