Solana Foundation Appoints Rachel Conlan and Jamal Raees to Key Leadership Roles
The Solana Foundation has appointed Rachel Conlan as Chief Strategy Officer and Jamal Raees as General Manager of Payments. These appointments aim to accelerate institutional growth and strengthen leadership in the payments sector, reflecting the maturation of the Solana ecosystem. In 2026 alone, Solana processed over $5 trillion in stablecoin volume, with real-world assets on the network surpassing $4.5 billion and tokenized equity supply exceeding $620 million. The foundation is positioning itself as a leader during what it calls the 'Token Supercycle,' where financial activity increasingly moves onto blockchain infrastructure. Conlan brings experience from Binance and other major firms, while Raees joins from Polygon Labs with expertise in payment systems. Both will play key roles in expanding Solana's adoption among enterprises and institutional partners.
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