Heidi Pickett

Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

2022 - Current

The Tie is the leading provider of information services for digital assets. We have three core verticals: Institutional Services, Data Redistribution, and Token Services. Institutional Services includes our flagship product The Tie Terminal, relied upon by over 150 top institutions to make better-informed decisions, and the APIs that power the Terminal, which help quantitative firms build stronger models. Redistribution Services licenses our institutional-grade datasets to power trading venues and retail platforms, providing users with the information and insights they need to approach the market with confidence. Token Services offers a range of services to leading token issuers including quarterly calls, investor relations dashboards, and data-driven business intelligence. Redistribution Services licenses our institutional-grade datasets to power trading venues and retail platforms, providing users with the information and insights they need to approach the market with confidence. Token Services offers a range of services to leading token issuers including quarterly calls, investor relations dashboards, and data-driven business intelligence. Token Services offers a range of services to leading token issuers including quarterly calls, investor relations dashboards, and data-driven business intelligence. The Tie's clients include the leading traditional and crypto-native hedge funds, OTC desks, market makers, trading venues, banks, sell-side firms, other institutional market participants, and token issuers.

Chief of Staff

2021 - 2021

Algorand is a VC backed, Layer-1 blockchain technology company that accelerates the convergence between decentralized (DEFI) and traditional finance. Was responsible for prioritizing information and determining strategies for partnerships of high importance. Managed key projects partnering with the Research Leadership Team. Vetted and managed end-to-end process for all public appearances. Developed broad understanding and application of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Assistant Dean, Master of Finance Program

2011 - 2021

Had responsibility for strategic direction and delivery of a world class Master of Finance Program. Collaborated with stakeholders across the enterprise to develop and implement new programming, supporting the mission of producing the next generation of global financial leaders. Directed all relationship marketing and communications to all constituencies including corporate partners, alumni, and prospective students. Served as member of the MIT Sloan Operating Committee, Master of Finance Policy Committee, Undergraduate Education Committee, and Finance Curriculum & Teaching Committee, and MIT Sloan Digital Learning Task Force.

Leader to Leader (L2L) Fellow

2019 - 2021

Year-long program that provided both a theoretical and leadership framework. Completed sponsored project - "Accountability: MIT Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic Priorities"

Co Lead, Family Leaders With Purpose Program

2016 - 2017

MIT Sloan, through its Family Leaders With Purpose program, works with select UHNW families investing for profit and purpose, providing access to proprietary MIT techniques and skills, and connecting them to MIT’s community of leading-edge experts, entrepreneurs and like-minded visionaries.

2011 Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies

2011 - 2011

Recipient of the 2011 Malone Fellowship focused on cultural, economic, political, and social diversity of the Arab world. Conducted in-depth discussions with U.S. Ambassadors, Oman government officials, energy experts, military officers, and academics. Broadened understanding of the challenges of energy resources in the Middle East and its impact on future global development and economics. Expanded network for pursuit of business opportunities between the U.S. and Middle East.

Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Business Integration

2007 - 2008

Facilitated and managed the implementation of strategic business and marketing plans in conjunction with the business teams. Led development and execution of Sovereign Wealth Strategy. Member of Executive Management Group, State Street Associates management team, Canada Executive Board and State Street Global Markets, LLC Board of Directors, a SEC registered broker-dealer.

Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer

2004 - 2006

Managed key strategic projects, financial/management reporting and strategy execution across all businesses, globally. Managed the development of business strategies and goals, advised corrective action as required. Directly responsible for the global communication and awareness of the strategy and objectives for State Street Global Markets.

Vice President, Office of the CFO

2002 - 2003

Managed finance, business continuity, information security, strategic planning, audit and human resources, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Provided direction to the selection and implementation of Oracle General Ledger. Launched and administered the Finance Network Mentor Program designed to promote development opportunities. Hired and developed team of 12 finance professionals.

Vice President, Financial Controller

1998 - 2001

Directed controllership function encompassing all support functions in Corporate Management. Consolidation of financial reporting information and led the budgeting and planning process. Hired and developed team of 18 accounting and finance professionals. Provided financial decision support, annual budgets, forecasts, and pro-forma analysis to CEO, CAO and executive business leaders. Worked directly with Corporate M&A division throughout the due diligence process on acquisitions directly related to areas of responsibility.

Portfolio Analyst - AVP

1991 - 1997