SUI Group Appoints Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to Board of Directors

TLDR:

• Brian Quintenz served as CFTC Commissioner under Obama and Trump with unanimous Senate confirmation.
• Quintenz previously led policy strategy at a16z crypto as Global Head of Policy for the platform.
• SUI Group’s board now comprises five members with three independent directors under Nasdaq rules.
• Quintenz will serve on the audit committee and help guide the company’s SUI treasury strategy.

SUI Group Holdings Limited announced Brian Quintenz’s appointment as an independent director effective January 5, 2026. 

The former CFTC Commissioner and a16z crypto policy leader will join the company’s board and audit committee. His appointment follows CFO Joseph A. Geraci’s transition from Director to Board Observer. 

The board now consists of five members, with three qualifying as independent under Nasdaq standards.

Regulatory Expertise Meets Digital Asset Innovation

Brian Quintenz brings extensive experience from both government service and private sector leadership. He previously served as a CFTC Commissioner after receiving nominations from Presidents Obama and Trump. 

The Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment to the regulatory agency. During his tenure, Quintenz helped establish frameworks for derivatives markets and early Bitcoin futures oversight.

Beyond his government role, Quintenz led policy initiatives at a16z crypto as Global Head of Policy. He guided regulatory strategy for one of the largest digital asset investment platforms globally. 

His work involved engaging with policymakers and shaping institutional approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. This combination of regulatory knowledge and industry experience positions him uniquely for board service.

Currently, Quintenz serves on Kalshi’s board, a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange focused on event-based contracts. He founded Saeculum Capital Management and held senior positions at Hill-Townsend Capital. 

His career also includes policy advisory work in the U.S. House of Representatives. These diverse roles demonstrate his understanding of traditional finance and emerging digital markets.

Strategic Validation for SUI Treasury Approach

Chairman Marius Barnett praised Quintenz as “a widely respected leader in the digital asset industry.” He noted Quintenz possesses “a rare combination of capital markets expertise, regulatory credibility, and deep infrastructure knowledge.” 

Barnett described the appointment as “a meaningful validation of both SUIG and the long-term potential of the Sui ecosystem.” The chairman emphasized these qualifications make Quintenz particularly valuable for the company’s strategic direction.

Barnett explained the company expects Quintenz’s experience to prove “critical to maintaining institutional rigor.” The board anticipates his role will facilitate “engaging constructively with policymakers.” 

Management views his participation as essential for “positioning SUIG as a long-term participant in the institutional adoption of SUI.” 

These comments underscore the strategic importance of adding regulatory expertise to board oversight.

SUI Group operates as a public company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SUIG. The board restructuring reflects the company’s evolving needs as it pursues its treasury initiatives. 

With three independent directors, the company meets key governance requirements for publicly traded entities. The addition of Quintenz to the audit committee further reinforces financial oversight capabilities. 

His appointment marks another step in building institutional infrastructure around the Sui blockchain ecosystem.