Polymarket Appoints Warren Jenson as First CFO
Polymarket has appointed Warren Jenson as its first chief financial officer, bringing a seasoned finance executive with experience at major companies like Amazon and Delta Air Lines. In his new role, Jenson will lead the company's finance organization, set capital strategy, and support Polymarket’s growth initiatives. Jenson most recently served as president and CFO of Nielsen before joining Polymarket in 2026. He also sits on the boards of DigitalOcean, Dropbox, and Ripple. The appointment aligns with Polymarket's expansion efforts in its U.S.-regulated prediction market platform under CEO Shayne Coplan. The company is valued at approximately $21 billion following a recent $1 billion funding round led by 1789 Capital and Intercontinental Exchange. This move comes as the prediction markets sector becomes increasingly competitive with entries from Robinhood, DraftKings, and Kalshi.
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