TLDR:
- Brian Quintenz served as CFTC commissioner during the Obama-Trump administration with unanimous Senate confirmation.
- Quintenz previously led political strategy at a16z crypto as the platform’s Global Head of Policy.
- SUI Group’s board now consists of five members and three independent directors under Nasdaq rules.
- Quintenz will serve on the audit committee and help guide the company’s SUI treasury strategy.
SUI Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Brian Quintenz as an independent director effective January 5, 2026.
The former CFTC commissioner and a16z crypto policy leader will join the company’s board of directors and audit committee. His appointment follows CFO Joseph A. Geraci’s transition from director to board observer.
The board now consists of five members, three of whom qualify as independent by Nasdaq standards.
Regulatory experience meets innovation in digital assets
Brian Quintenz brings extensive experience in both government service and private sector leadership. He previously served as CFTC commissioner after receiving nominations from Presidents Obama and Trump.
The Senate unanimously confirmed its appointment as a regulatory body. During his tenure, Quintenz helped establish frameworks for derivatives markets and early oversight of Bitcoin futures.
Beyond his government role, Quintenz led policy initiatives at a16z crypto as Head of Global Policy. Guided regulatory strategy for one of the world’s largest digital asset investment platforms.
His work involved collaborating with policymakers and shaping institutional approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. This combination of regulatory knowledge and industry experience uniquely positions him for board service.
Quintenz currently serves on the board of Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange focused on event-based contracts. He founded Saeculum Capital Management and held senior positions at Hill-Townsend Capital.
His career also includes political consulting work in the United States House of Representatives. These diverse roles demonstrate his understanding of traditional finance and emerging digital markets.
Strategic validation for SUI’s treasury approach
Chairman Marius Barnett praised Quintenz as “a widely respected leader in the digital asset industry.” He noted Quintenz possesses “a rare combination of capital markets experience, regulatory credibility and deep infrastructure knowledge.”
Barnett described the appointment as “a significant validation of both SUIG and the long-term potential of the Sui ecosystem.” The president stressed that these qualities make Quintenz especially valuable to the company’s strategic direction.
Barnett explained that the company expects Quintenz’s experience to be “critical to maintaining institutional rigor.” The board anticipates that its role will facilitate “constructive interaction with policymakers.”
Management views their participation as essential to “position SUIG as a long-term participant in the institutional adoption of SUI.”
These comments underscore the strategic importance of adding regulatory expertise to board oversight.
SUI Group operates as a public company listed on Nasdaq under the symbol SUIG. The board restructuring reflects the changing needs of the company as it carries out its treasury initiatives.
With three independent directors, the company meets key governance requirements for listed entities. The addition of Quintenz to the audit committee further strengthens financial oversight capabilities.
His appointment marks another step in building institutional infrastructure around Sui’s blockchain ecosystem.
