MUMBAI: Pi42, India’s first Crypto-Inr perpetual futures exchange, has strengthened its leadership ranks by appointing Satish Mishra as its new chief technology officer (CTO). With an illustrious career spanning 18 years in cutting-edge technology, Mishra moves to Pi42 from Coindcx, where he served as vice president of engineering, playing a pivotal role in shaping India's digital asset trading ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to welcome Satish Mishra at a time when the crypto industry is at a crucial inflection point. His expertise in building resilient, high-availability blockchain systems will elevate Pi42’s technological prowess, helping us set new standards in decentralised finance,” said Pi42 co-founder & CEO Avinash Shekhar.

Mishra expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in crypto adoption. Pi42 is uniquely positioned to capitalise on this shift, and I look forward to enhancing the platform with cutting-edge innovations that empower users and advance India's role in the digital asset space.”

At Pi42, Mishra will spearhead scalable, high-performance trading systems, reinforcing the exchange’s mission to become a dominant force in India’s crypto landscape. His extensive experience at Uber, Druva, Symantec, and Nvidia equips him with the expertise to drive trust, security, and efficiency in decentralised finance.