Solana Co Appoints Crypto Veteran Madelene Gani as COO & Deputy CFO to Drive Digital Asset Strategy
HSDT sits 19% above its 52-week low of $1.59.
Summary
Solana Co has appointed Agustina "Madelene" Gani Tjandrasuwita, a seasoned finance and operations executive from the crypto and fintech sectors, as its new Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · HSDT
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New Executive Appointment
Agustina "Madelene" Gani Tjandrasuwita has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026.
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Strategic Alignment
Ms. Gani's extensive background in scaling crypto and fintech companies, including Hedera Hashgraph, Aptos Labs, and Gemini, directly supports Solana Co's recently announced pivot to a digital asset treasury strategy.
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Focus on Institutional Buildout
Her role is critical for driving operational excellence, optimizing treasury and yield strategy, diversifying revenue, and building institutional-grade infrastructure for the Solana ecosystem.
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Compensation Package
Ms. Gani will receive an annual base salary of $350,000, an annual target bonus of 40% of her base salary, and a one-time sign-on option award valued at $75,000.
Analysis · HSDT · Crypto Assets
This appointment is a significant positive development for Solana Co, directly supporting the company's recently announced strategic pivot towards a digital asset treasury model. Ms. Gani's deep experience in financial operations, global infrastructure buildout, and scaling within the crypto and fintech industries, as highlighted in the filing, makes her a highly relevant and impactful hire. Her mandate to drive yield expansion, enhance revenue generation, and institutionalize the Solana ecosystem indicates a strong commitment to executing the new strategy. This move signals to investors that the company is serious about its new direction and is investing in top-tier talent to achieve its goals, potentially accelerating its growth and operational maturity.
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At the time of this filing, HSDT was trading at $1.89 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $104M. The 52-week trading range was $1.59 to $265.50. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.