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Marcus Swanepoel
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CEO Changes
Luno Elevates COO James Lanigan to Chief Executive
James Lanigan, Luno's chief operating officer for five years, became chief executive on March 22, 2023, as founder Marcus Swanepoel moved to executive chairman to court investors for a future listing.
CEO Changes
Luno's Marcus Swanepoel Steps Down as Chief Executive
Luno co-founder Marcus Swanepoel moved into an executive chairman role on March 22, 2023, and Chief Operating Officer James Lanigan, with the company for five years, became CEO.
Layoffs
Luno Cuts 35 Percent of Its Staff in Crypto Winter
Luno chief executive Marcus Swanepoel told employees on January 25, 2023, that the exchange would cut 35 percent of its roughly 960-person staff, following layoffs at sibling firm Genesis and rivals Kraken and Coinbase.