Johnny Lyu is the CEO of KuCoin which is a global cryptocurrency exchange. He has achieved several milestones such as major funding rounds and recovery efforts. He made significant contributions to the KuCoin which helped the cryptocurrency exchange to expand its reach and also to enhance its offerings in the digital asset space.
Educational Details
Johnny Lyu pursued a degree in E-commerce from Chengdu Neusoft University. Later, he pursued a four-year course in principles of electronic commerce from the same university. However, that education had nothing to do with his career plans. The education helped him to navigate the rapidly evolving tech and e-commerce sectors, which has laid a foundation for his future career goals in the industry.
Professional Life
Johnny Lyu has worked in the same company, KuCoin, for several years in several roles. Even before joining KuCoin, he had immense experience in the e-commerce, auto, and luxury industries. Lyu served as a Chief Executive Officer of IMOOLO Jewelry Co., Ltd. in the year 2016 and also as the Technical supervisor of Hongkong Milanoo. He worked as a vice president of KuCloud, which is a white-label spot trade and future exchange solution.
He contributed a lot to the KuCoin exchange’s growth and development. He joined the organization in 2017 as VP, Head of Strategy and Investment; he continued to serve in the position for two years. Later, he was promoted to the role of VP, Head of Global Business Development from 2019 to 2020. In 2021, he was appointed as an advisor to Tokin which is a blockchain-based platform.
Currently, he is working as a Chief Executive Officer of KuCoin Exchange. Lyu has a strong role in the expansion of KuCoin’s global footprint, navigating significant challenges that include a major security breach.
KuCoin
Johhny Lyu is the CEO and co-founder of KuCoin. He has partnered with his co-founder, Michael Gan, intending to create a trading platform open to everyone regardless of the individual’s background. The combo has worked on several other projects such as a start-up focusing on picture and skill sharing.
The knowledge and experience of Lyu in coding helped him in team management and technology. The idea of KuCoin originated in mid-2017, Lyu and Gan collaborated on the creation of KuCoin. KuCoin was completely a joint effort, where Gan focused on the technological side, and Lyu managed the operational side.
After the launching of the platform, Lyu has worked as CEO at KuCoin and administered the platform’s daily operations, such as Pool-X, KuCoin Futures, and the expansion of the KCS ecosystem. He also oversaw the external engagement to increase awareness of KuCoin and establish strategic partnerships.
Conclusion
Jonny Lyu is the CEO of the KuCoin exchange. He completed his education at Chengdu Neusoft University. He has worked in several companies in several roles including VP, Head of Strategy and Investment, VP, Head of Global Business Development, Technical supervisor, and Chief Executive Officer.
