Former Google and Limestone Capital Leader to Expand Tech and Financial Portfolio

24 September 2025 – Tether, the company behind the world’s most trusted and widely used stablecoin, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Habbel as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this role, Habbel will lead organizational growth, finance, investments, and portfolio expansion, as Tether advances into its next chapter of spreading financial and tech sovereignty worldwide.

Habbel brings a rare combination of expertise in both technology and finance. As CEO of Limestone Capital, he built a successful alternative asset management firm overseeing $1 billion in assets across multiple funds, operating companies, and more than 500 employees. His career includes leadership positions at Google, the founding and exits of several software ventures in Silicon Valley, and nearly a decade scaling Limestone into a global investment platform.

As CBO, Habbel will also focus on working closely with Tether’s portfolio companies and investments, further expanding the portfolio management team and empowering founders and teams to achieve their vision. Tether’s portfolio today spans leading companies in AI, tele-communications, Bitcoin mining and energy, cloud computing, digital assets, real estate, neurotech, and other sectors—underscoring the company’s commitment to building resilient, long-term infrastructure for the digital asset economy.

“Tether isn’t just a stablecoin company – it’s The Stable Company. We’re building resilient infrastructure, advancing financial sovereignty, and pioneering a future that’s decentralised, resilient, stable, and powered by AI,’ said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “With Benjamin’s leadership and expertise, I’m confident we’ll continue to strengthen this foundation and accelerate Tether’s evolution into a global technology and financial leader – one capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the legacy giants we aim to disrupt.”

This appointment reinforces Tether’s commitment to transparency, resilience, and innovation, while ensuring USD₮ maintains its position as the world’s most stable and trusted digital dollar.

About Benjamin Habbell:

Benjamin Habbel is Chief Business Officer at Tether, where he leads organizational growth, finance, investments, and portfolio expansion.

Previously, he co-founded and served as CEO of Limestone Capital, a global private equity firm specializing in alternative assets. Under his leadership, Limestone grew into a leading investment platform with over $1 billion USD in assets under management and a portfolio of high-growth operating companies.

Earlier in his career, Benjamin held leadership roles at Google, where he helped scale Android and Google Maps, supported major product launches for Google Search, and served as Chief of Staff to Marissa Mayer. He received Google’s OC Award, the company’s highest honor for innovation. Following Google, he became the Founding CEO of Voyat Inc., the leading e-commerce optimization platform for travel, which was acquired by Intent Media in 2016.

Beyond his role at Tether, Benjamin sits on the boards of several portfolio companies, including Limestone Capital AG, Aethos AG, Eterniti SA and Myne Homes, advising on growth, operations, and strategy. His career is defined by a consistent track record of innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across technology, real estate, and finance.