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Brad Garlinghouse

Chief Executive Officer, Ripple · United States

Brad Garlinghouse is the CEO of Ripple. Garlinghouse is based in the United States. Garlinghouse was born in 1971 in Topeka and educated at Harvard Business School and Harvard University.

Brad Garlinghouse is an American businessman and CEO of Ripple since 2016. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Prior to Ripple, he served as CEO of Hightail and held executive roles at Yahoo, AOL, and other technology companies.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Garlinghouse's strategic positioning of XRP and Ripple's payments infrastructure, including announcements about transferring XRP to Evernorth ahead of its Nasdaq debut and statements regarding regulatory clarity following failed legislation. The headlines also document Garlinghouse's broader industry commentary on stablecoins, Bitcoin sentiment, and cryptocurrency regulation, alongside personal news regarding the loss of Garlinghouse's father.

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Born
February 6, 1971 · Topeka
Citizenship
United States
Education
Harvard Business School, Harvard University, University of Kansas

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Brad Garlinghouse: FAQ

Who is Brad Garlinghouse?
Brad Garlinghouse is the Chief Executive Officer of Ripple, based in United States.
What company does Brad Garlinghouse lead?
Brad Garlinghouse is CEO of Ripple.
Where was Brad Garlinghouse educated?
Brad Garlinghouse studied at Harvard Business School, Harvard University, University of Kansas.