UBS blockchain and financial technology expert Alex Batlin will be joining BNY Mellon when he leaves UBS in October, sources have confirmed.
Batlin was previously a senior innovation manager at UBS, leading the Level39 innovation lab and Crypto 2.0 programme.
Batlin has been at UBS since 2002, and has worked on projects around data analytics, cloud and mobile computing, and cognitive computing.
In an internal memo, Veronica Lange, head of Innovation at UBS confirmed Batlin’s planned departure.
Lange said: “Alex Batlin's dedication to the innovation lab and Crypto 2.0 pathfinder program has left us with a well-organised project pipeline and in a strong position to approach the next phase of blockchain technology acceleration and business development. We have a strong team in place with key blockchain leads in all business divisions and operations.”
She added: “There is no change to our focus and approach on blockchain technology.”
BNY Mellon did not comment on the new hire, and it is not currently clear what Batlin’s new role will entail.
