Richard Teng is the new CEO of Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services and regulatory field, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
Richard joined the Binance team in August 2021 as CEO of Binance Singapore. His exceptional leadership rapidly led to expanded roles, eventually overseeing all Binance regions outside of the U.S. as Head of Regional Markets. In this capacity, he helmed regional teams, secured strategic partnerships, fostered a culture of innovation, and facilitated Binance's growth and dominance in the global cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In November 2023, Richard stepped up to succeed Changpeng Zhao, taking on the mantle of the CEO of Binance.
Prior to joining Binance, Richard served as CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where he was recognized as one of the world's most innovative regulators. His extensive experience in the financial and regulatory sectors also includes tenures as the Chief Regulatory Officer of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Director of Corporate Finance at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Richard holds a Master's degree in Applied Finance with Distinction from the University of Western Australia and a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University.
As Binance's new CEO, Richard Teng will utilize his broad-ranging expertise and innovative leadership to propel the company into a new era of growth and success.
