Zach Anderson
Apr 11, 2025 14:55
The Render Foundation enhances its leadership team by appointing Silvia Lacayo as Head of Marketing and Communications, and promoting Luke Duncan to Community and Governance Manager.
The Render Foundation, a pivotal entity within the decentralized compute network, has announced significant changes to its leadership team. Silvia Lacayo has been named as the new Head of Marketing and Communications, while Luke Duncan has been promoted to Community and Governance Manager, as reported by the Render Network.
New Leadership to Drive Growth
Silvia Lacayo brings over 15 years of experience from sectors including blockchain, SaaS, and consumer goods. Her previous roles at Chainalysis and Bitstamp highlight her expertise in marketing leadership. Lacayo expressed eagerness to leverage her experience to foster blockchain and AI advancements within the Render Network.
Luke Duncan has been a part of the Render Network community for four years, contributing significantly to its moderating team. His promotion to Community and Governance Manager aligns with the Foundation’s focus on strengthening community ties and enhancing governance participation. Duncan aims to broaden the Foundation’s engagement with its community.
Strategic Vision for the Render Network
Trevor Harries-Jones, a member of the Render Network Foundation’s Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of these appointments. He noted that the Render Network has a longstanding reputation for enabling creators to produce high-quality 3D graphics economically. With Lacayo and Duncan in their new roles, the Foundation anticipates expanding its influence among creators and artists while exploring new AI-related opportunities.
Tristan Relly, Head of Operations, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing its marketing capabilities and formalizing governance structures. These strategic moves are expected to facilitate a more structured approach to community engagement and protocol development.
About the Render Network Foundation
The Render Network Foundation governs the leading decentralized compute network, facilitating connections between GPU operators and creators. The network supports intensive 3D-rendering and AI model training through a peer-to-peer model, achieving substantial scale and efficiency.
With these leadership changes, the Render Network Foundation aims to strengthen its protocol usage and community relationships, further cementing its role as a cornerstone in the decentralized computing landscape.
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