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BSTR appoints Stefanowski as CFO


24 February 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

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Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) has appointed Robert Stefanowski as its chief financial officer.

Stefanowski will undertake his new role, having most recently served as an independent financial consultant, bringing over 25 years of financial services sector experience with him to the position, including time at UBS, 3i Group, and as CEO of both GE Capital and DFC Global.

He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Fairfield University, in addition to obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Cornell University.

Speaking on the appointment, Katherine Downling, president of BSTR, says: “Bob brings unparalleled experience guiding financial strategy and capital markets executions for some of the world’s leading investment platforms.”

Stefanowski adds: “BSTR is uniquely positioned to bridge bitcoin and capital markets at scale, and I am excited to help guide the company through its next phase of growth.”

BSTR is an operating company designed to accumulate bitcoin and provide investors with exposure to bitcoin with yield and alpha strategies.
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