The Cardano Foundation, an independent body overseeing the development of the 3rd generation blockchain Cardano, announced today that in direct response to community needs in China and in line with its worldwide expansion plans – a boosting of its Chinese community growth efforts by appointing Ryan He as the new Assistant Community Manager – effective immediately.
In his new role, based in Shanghai, China, Ryan will create a localized strategy and will use his experience in blockchain marketing to improve engagement with the Chinese community.
He will also focus on promoting Cardano and strengthening its brand in China. Working in collaboration with strategic partners, IOHK and EMURGO, he will advise the Community Management team on scaling the Chinese-speaking Cardano community.
“With Ryan’s appointment, we are cementing our commitment to the Chinese Cardano community as we continue our international expansion. Ryan’s experience in building communities, his diligence and dedication will only strengthen Cardano’s position in the Chinese-speaking world. And our team growth in China is a direct response to our local community needs and bodes well with our global community growth strategy.”
-Hinrich Pfeifer, General Secretary of the Cardano Foundation
Prior to joining the Cardano Foundation, Ryan was a Community Manager at Blox, a cryptocurrency accounting company. Before that, he has worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist at JCDecaux and China Telecom. He was also a Community Ambassador of NXT blockchain.
A native of Shanghai, China, Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the Shanghai International Studies University (China).