Zodia Custody appoints David Ball as Managing Director, Australia

Australia — 4 December 2024 — Zodia Custody, a leading institutional digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, Northern Trust and National Australia Bank, has announced the appointment of David Ball as Managing Director, Australia.

In this position, Ball will lead Zodia Custody’s Australian operations as the firm deepens its commitment to the region. Building on his successful tenure as Head of Business Development, Ball will focus on expanding Zodia Custody’s institutional client base and driving adoption of digital asset custody solutions in the Australian market.

Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, commented: “David’s appointment as Managing Director, Australia reinforces our long-term commitment to this key market. His deep understanding of institutional requirements and proven track record with our Australian clients makes him the natural choice to lead our next phase of growth. We are grateful for all of Kate’s expertise during her secondment from NAB and are excited that under David’s leadership we will continue to strengthen our position as the trusted digital asset custody partner for Australian institutions.”

“The Australian market presents significant opportunities for institutional digital assets, with an ever-growing demand for secure custody solutions,” said David Ball, Managing Director, Australia, Zodia Custody. “Having worked closely with Australian institutions, we understand their requirements for robust, compliant digital asset custody. I’m excited to build on our strong foundation and continue developing trusted partnerships with Australia’s leading financial institutions.”

Zodia Custody has licenses and registrations in multiple jurisdictions and operates across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Australia.