Leon Communications, a specialist PR and communications consultancy focused on financial and professional services in the Asia Pacific region, welcomes Hanna Tantoco as a Senior Adviser to the firm.

Hanna brings more than 15 years of experience across fintech, crypto, financial services, and complex regulated sectors, leading integrated marketing and communications initiatives that strengthen brand positioning, support business growth, and shape industry narratives. She has built and scaled marketing and communications functions across APAC and global markets, while advising senior executives on reputation management, thought leadership, strategic messaging, and stakeholder engagement.

Most recently, Hanna served as Senior Director of Global Media Relations at global blockchain infrastructure company Blockdaemon, where she led global PR strategy and positioned executives as industry voices. Prior to Blockdaemon, Hanna was at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, where she built and led the regional communications and PR function across APAC. She has also held leadership roles at Crossbridge Capital, Aetna, OCBC, and Standard Chartered Bank, bringing deep experience across fintech, financial services, and highly regulated industries across APAC.

Commenting on Hanna’s appointment, Tim Williamson, Managing Director, Leon Communications, said: “As Blockchain and digital assets continue to reshape the mainstream financial services landscape, Hanna brings terrific experience both in the traditional wealth management space and with industry-leading firms in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrencies. We’re excited to bring her expertise to support our existing clients while also growing our client base in digital assets and blockchain.”

Hanna Tantoco commented: “What drew me to Leon was the firm’s clear focus on client partnership, quality advisory work, and momentum across the market. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to help clients navigate reputation, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges across financial services, public sector, and corporate communications.”