Dan Odell has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Consensys, a company specializing in blockchain and web3 software technology. Odell brings a wealth of experience in finance and strategy to the role, with a particular emphasis on the media, games, consumer applications, and web3 industries. Odell will be accountable for the supervision of Consensys' financial operations, which encompass tax, accounting, strategic finance, treasury, strategic finance, and investor relations, in his new position. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Consensys continues to expand its influence in the rapidly growing web3 ecosystem, with flagship products such as MetaMask, Infura, and Linea.
Before joining Consensys, Odell played a crucial role at Improbable, a metaverse technology company, where he led a strategic business model shift that significantly boosted the company’s revenue and improved its capital position. Odell’s extensive career also includes over 15 years at The Walt Disney Company, where he held various leadership positions, including CFO roles for Disney’s Maker Studios and Mobile Games divisions. Joseph Lubin, Co-Founder of Ethereum and CEO of Consensys, praised Odell’s expertise in crypto, blockchain, and consumer products, noting that his skills are well-aligned with Consensys’ strategic vision. Odell expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Consensys’ mission to drive the future of web3 and decentralized technologies.
