Brad Garlinghouse is the CEO of Ripple, a leading enterprise blockchain company that focuses on enabling global payments. With extensive experience in the tech industry, including senior positions at companies like AOL and Yahoo!, Garlinghouse has been instrumental in steering Ripple’s growth and fostering partnerships with major financial institutions. Under his leadership, Ripple has become a key player in the cryptocurrency space, particularly with its digital asset XRP, which aims to facilitate faster, more efficient cross-border transactions. Garlinghouse is known for his advocacy of clear regulatory frameworks for the crypto industry.