Brett Williamson joins Hgraph as Head of Business Development
Brett Williamson, a seasoned financial services leader with extensive experience in deal-making, risk, and compliance, joins Hgraph as Head of Business Development. With over a decade of progressive experience in financial services at UBS, Standard Chartered, and Wells Fargo, Brett’s leadership, strategic vision, and results-driven approach have consistently delivered impactful solutions, fostering trust-based relationships with clients, executive leadership, and key stakeholders.
Hgraph leadership team (from left to right) - Brett Williamson (Head of Business Development), Tyler McDonald (CEO) and Brandon Davenport (Director of Communications). Photo by Jacob D’Rozario at Consensus 2025.
Prior to Hgraph, Brett was most recently an Executive Director at Wells Fargo where he advised and drove mitigation of risk associated with Wells Fargo’s own M&A, divestiture, and strategic investment activity as a wall-crossed member of deal teams within the Commercial Bank and Corporate & Investment Bank.
Brett has been active in blockchain since 2017 and an engaged participant in crypto communities since 2021, where he is highly respected and regarded as a tastemaker. His passion for innovation, particularly his keen interest in tokenized art within an increasingly digital world, has fueled his involvement in foundational, industry-shaping grassroots funding activities. Now, stepping into a full-time role at Hgraph, Brett is uniquely positioned to integrate his extensive finance, risk, and compliance expertise and deep crypto ecosystem understanding with the innovative technologies developed by Hgraph.
“At Hgraph, we are passionate about helping organizations adopt distributed ledger technologies and artificial intelligence through consulting, custom solutions, and partnerships. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Brett Williamson has joined our team as the Head of Business Development,” says Tyler McDonald, CEO. "I am very excited to have Brett on the team to lead our growth through strategic consulting and partnerships. His work ethic and track record of successfully navigating complex environments, building strong relationships, and facilitating collaboration align perfectly with our mission to empower organizations to accelerate their exploration and adoption of DLT and AI technologies. Brett's expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and impact in the industry. Welcome to the team, Brett!”
Brett holds a master’s degree in international business and policy from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and a bachelor's degree in finance from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Hgraph leads technological innovation by delivering specialized consulting services and custom solutions tailored to blockchain, AI, and data-intensive applications, alongside high-performance APIs, and advanced hardware infrastructure. Hgraph empowers a diverse range of clients—from agile startups to government agencies—to seamlessly integrate blockchain technologies, unlock actionable AI insights, and significantly optimize data workflows, driving measurable value and competitive advantage.
“It’s uncommon to find someone with deep experience in both traditional finance and the emerging blockchain ecosystem,” says Brandon Davenport, Director of Communications. “Brett’s unique perspective offers invaluable strategic insights to our team and clients. Having him aboard is incredibly energizing… it’s clear that Hgraph’s most exciting chapter is now being written.”
In his role as Head of Business Development, Brett will leverage his leadership skills, financial services industry expertise, and enthusiasm for technology to propel Hgraph’s growth and unlock new opportunities across emerging tech landscapes. He joins the leadership team at Hgraph, which includes CEO Tyler McDonald and Director of Communications Brandon Davenport, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent and signaling a bright future for the Hgraph community.
Appreciate you Brett, welcome aboard 🤝
