Huma Finance Appoints Jessica Cao as APAC CEO to Accelerate Growth

Huma Finance Bolsters APAC Presence with Key Leadership Appointment

Huma Finance, the premier PayFi network, has announced the appointment of Jessica Cao as Chief Executive Officer for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic appointment is aimed at accelerating the company's regional growth, particularly in anticipation of the Singapore Fintech Festival in 2025. Jessica Cao brings over 17 years of experience in traditional finance (TradFi), having held senior leadership positions at esteemed institutions such as Ant International, BNP Paribas, Citi, and Standard Chartered. Her joining Huma Finance underscores the company's commitment to bridging TradFi with on-chain finance, fostering broader financial inclusion. Erbil Karaman, Co-Founder of Huma Finance, stated, "We see the strongest growth opportunities for Huma, and more broadly for the PayFi ecosystem, in the APAC region. We are incredibly fortunate to have Jessica join us to accelerate our ambitious plans and make Huma the go-to global partner for businesses across APAC."

Capitalizing on Stablecoin Growth

In line with Chainalysis' latest report, the APAC region is emerging as a leading hub for stablecoin innovation, driven by forward-looking regulatory developments and increasing enterprise adoption. Huma Finance plans to capitalize on this momentum by connecting stablecoin liquidity with real-world payment needs through its protocol. Jessica Cao's expertise spans both traditional finance and digital assets, uniquely positioning her to lead partnership expansion, liquidity growth, and product evolution tailored to the APAC market's needs. Her appointment will support Huma's strategy of tokenizing receivables and addressing long-standing pain points in global PayFi, including cross-border payment delays and costs resulting from outdated systems and locked capital. Jessica Cao emphasized, "APAC presents a unique opportunity to connect traditional finance with emerging blockchain infrastructure. Huma’s vision extends beyond PayFi, aiming to unlock liquidity by tokenizing diverse real-world assets on-chain, providing efficient liquidity solutions for businesses across the region."

Expanding Partnerships and Driving Adoption

This appointment is expected to deepen Huma's partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and various enterprises in the region, paving the way for stablecoin adoption in commercial and payment scenarios. Huma's protocol has already processed over $7 billion in transactions, demonstrating a strong market demand for blockchain payment infrastructure that can connect on-chain capital with real-world economic activity. About Huma Finance: Huma is the first PayFi network accelerating global payments with instant access to stablecoin liquidity. Having already processed over $7 billion in transactions, the Huma network is reshaping how money moves around the world. Learn more at Huma Finance.