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Akshay Naheta is the CEO of Bakkt, a company focused on connecting commerce through technology and offering solutions for the crypto economy. An entrepreneur and investor, Naheta brings a background spanning technology ventures and global investment to his leadership of Bakkt.
Who is the CEO of Bakkt?
Akshay Naheta is an entrepreneur and investor who assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Bakkt in March 2025. His career spans founding and leading technology-focused ventures as well as senior investment roles at major global institutions. Prior to joining Bakkt, Naheta served as Senior Vice President at SoftBank Group, and has also founded and led his own firms across technology research and asset management.
Work History
- Bakkt, Chief Executive Officer (March 2025 - Present)
- Distributed Technologies Research, Founder & CEO (September 2022 - Present)
- SoftBank Group, Senior Vice President (June 2020 - April 2022)
- Knight Assets & Co., Founder & Managing Partner (January 2011 - December 2016)
Education History
Akshay Naheta studied Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
When did Akshay Naheta join Bakkt?
Akshay Naheta assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Bakkt in March 2025. He brings to the position a track record as an entrepreneur and investor, with experience founding technology ventures and holding senior roles at leading global investment firms.
