CVA Welcomes New President Jérôme Bailly and Thanks Emi Lorincz for Transformational Leadership

September 2nd, 2025 | Zug, Switzerland

The Crypto Valley Association (CVA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jérôme Bailly as its new President, effective September 1st, 2025. Jérôme, previously Vice President, succeeds Emi Lorincz, whose leadership since 2021 — including three years as President — has shaped the CVA into a respected, globally recognized association advancing the digital asset industry.

During her presidency, Emi strengthened the CVA’s financial and governance foundations, expanded institutional engagement, and amplified Switzerland’s reputation as a leading hub for blockchain innovation. She will remain deeply involved as Vice President, bringing her global perspective and continued commitment to accelerating adoption.

Reflecting on her term, Emi Lorincz said:
“Leading the CVA has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Together, we expanded its global reach and created new opportunities for innovation and institutional engagement. I remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing this journey with Jérôme and our community as Vice President.”

On his appointment, Jérôme Bailly commented:
“I’m honored to be elected President and grateful to my fellow board members for their trust. My special thanks to Emi Lorincz, whose vision and leadership built the strong foundations we stand on today. I look forward to continuing this journey with Emi as Vice President as we guide the CVA into its next chapter of growth and impact.”

Looking ahead, Jérôme outlined four key priorities for his presidency:

• Driving Institutional Adoption: Deepening collaboration between web3 innovators and Swiss financial institutions. This includes engaging institutional members across Working Groups and flagship events such as the Crypto Valley Conference, launching a web3 Banking Symposium in Zurich, and hosting regular local meetups to spotlight corporate innovation.

• Ensuring Switzerland’s Competitive Edge: Proactively addressing regulatory challenges, including recent headwinds from FINMA and the SIF. The CVA will strengthen its advocacy efforts, align with peer associations, and deliver evidence-based positions to safeguard Switzerland’s reputation as a global leader in blockchain innovation.

• Fostering Collaboration Nationwide: Strengthening the unity of Switzerland’s blockchain hubs — Zug, Zurich, Geneva, and Lugano — through programs and partnerships that highlight Swiss excellence both domestically and internationally.

• Building for the Future – Phase 3 (“Build Mode”): Following CVA’s brand-building and consolidation phases, Jérôme envisions a new era of scale. The association will strategically invest part of our reserves into programs, team capacity, and digital tools to create long-term value and return on investment for members.

The CVA thanks Emi Lorincz for her outstanding leadership and looks forward to this new chapter under Jérôme’s presidency, continuing its mission to advance the industry and accelerate adoption of digital assets worldwide.