Digital Assets: Revolutionizing Trends & Operating Models in Investment Management

Christian Pellegrino, Kian Martyn

The investment management industry is undergoing a significant shift, driven by the rapid integration of Digital Assets and Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Once a fringe innovation, this ecosystem now requires a fundamentally new approach for investment strategies, operations, and tech stacks – creating both risks of obsolescence and opportunities for competitive edge.

About the Authors

Christian Pellegrino
Partner

Christian is a Partner at Alpha FMC. He leads large-scale operating model transformations and heads Alpha’s Digital Assets practice. He works with both TradFi Asset Managers and Crypto-Native funds on operating model impacts for investing in crypto as an asset class and manufacturing / distributing exposure through Tokenization.

Kian Martyn
Manager

Kian is a Manager at Alpha who has diverse experience in strategic, commercial, and operational roles. During his time at Alpha, Kian has worked on large-scale strategic transformations, and operating model design projects across Investments, Operations, and Data / Technology. Kian has worked with Alpha’s Digital Assets practice since 2023, supporting internal initiatives and thought leadership around Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology.