# Bakkt Appoints Gerry Afentakis to Lead Europe

> Bakkt names Gerry Afentakis as Europe managing director to boost regulatory presence and trading volume.
- Title: Bakkt Appoints Gerry Afentakis to Lead Europe · TokenPost
- Summary: Bakkt names Gerry Afentakis as Europe managing director to boost regulatory presence and trading volume. Bakkt appointed Gerry Afentakis as managing director…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T19:53:42+00:00
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## Bakkt Appoints Gerry Afentakis
Bakkt has appointed Gerry Afentakis managing director for Europe to strengthen regional presence and regulatory authorizations for its digital asset business.
## Afentakis' Experience
Afentakis previously held a leadership role at Zodia Custody Europe and has more than 20 years of fintech experience.
## Bakkt's European Goals
Bakkt aims for $3 billion total transacting volume by 2026 after processing $410 million in the first half of the year.
## Key takeaway

Bakkt appointed Gerry Afentakis as managing director for Europe to strengthen regulatory compliance and reach its $3 billion trading target by 2026.