Templum Inc., a New York-based company focused on developing a new market infrastructure for digital assets, announced on Thursday that former vice president and head of strategy of new markets at the NASDAQ Private Market is its new head of strategy and general counsel.

The company made the announcement that Annemarie Tierney, will be its first GC. She will be responsible for continuing the development and execution of Templum’s strategic initiatives and will advise on regulatory issues. A spokesperson for Templum said Tierney started work on Sept. 10.