SecondLane announces executive role realignment to support its next phase of growth
New York, April 14
SecondLane, Web3 private markets fintech, has announced updates to its executive leadership structure as the company enters its next phase of growth, with a continued focus on client service, product innovation, and long-term strategy.
As part of this realignment, Omar-Shakeeb Zahir has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as Chief Business Development Officer, Omar-Shakeeb has played a central role in expanding SecondLane’s client base, strengthening institutional relationships, and shaping the company’s commercial strategy. His appointment reflects SecondLane’s emphasis on trusted, client-facing leadership and on the market reach, execution, and operational scale required to support the company’s continued growth.
Nick Coté, Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer, will transition into the role of Chief AI and Strategy Officer. In this position, Nick will focus on long-term strategic direction, partnerships, and advanced product initiatives, including AI-driven research and development across SecondLane’s technology stack. This move allows the company to further deepen its innovation capabilities while maintaining strong continuity at the leadership level.
Miguel Nabais has been appointed Chief Business Development Officer, where he will continue to lead and scale SecondLane’s global business development efforts, building on the commercial foundation established in recent years, with a focus on institutional partnerships, ecosystem collaboration, and strategic deal flow across SecondLane’s core verticals.
André Nabais, previously Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Andre will oversee financial strategy, planning, and oversight.
We are building a stronger, more scalable company to meet that moment: the leadership, credibility, commercial reach, operating discipline, and regulatory foundations to go the distance. Omar-Shakeer Zahir, CEO & Co-Founder SecondLane
These changes reflect a deliberate alignment of leadership responsibilities with the company’s current priorities and long-term vision.
“SecondLane is entering a new phase of growth,” Zahir continued. “As private markets continue to evolve and institutional expectations increase, we are building a stronger and more scalable company, with the leadership, credibility, commercial reach, operating discipline, and regulatory and compliance foundations needed for the road ahead. While historically our focus has been digital asset private markets, we see growing opportunity across other private market segments where liquidity remains constrained.”
SecondLane’s mission, product roadmap, and client commitments remain consistent. All other founding and executive roles, including Oleg Ivanov’s role as Chief Operating Officer, remain unchanged, with the leadership team continuing to be actively involved across strategy, innovation, and execution as the company strengthens its leadership foundation for the years ahead.
