Aleo Gains Business Development Vet BJ Mahal as Head of Partnerships

Former Naval Officer Brings Experience from Apple, Mastercard, and FalconX During Distinguished Tech Career

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Aleo Network Foundation (Aleo), the leading platform for building private, secure, scalable, and programmable Web3 applications, today announced the appointment of BJ Mahal as Head of Partnerships.

In this role, Mahal will lead strategic collaborations, expand ecosystem alliances, and drive adoption of Aleo’s groundbreaking zero-knowledge technology across Web3 and enterprise sectors.​

Bringing over two decades of experience in business development and strategic partnerships across the blockchain, fintech, and technology sectors, Mahal’s impressive career includes key roles at prominent companies such as FalconX, Apple, Mastercard, Deloitte, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. Most recently, he served as Head of Partnerships at FalconX, a leading digital asset trading platform, where he successfully expanded the company's strategic alliances and market presence.​

“We are thrilled to welcome BJ to the team,” said Leena Im, Chief Operating Officer of the Aleo Network Foundation. “​His extensive experience and proven track record in forging impactful partnerships make him an invaluable addition as we continue to scale and empower developers, enterprises, and communities with privacy-first solutions.”​

Mahal shared his enthusiasm about joining Aleo: “Aleo's commitment to privacy, decentralization, and empowering developers aligns perfectly with my vision for the future of Web3. I'm excited to build meaningful partnerships that will drive innovation and adoption in this space.”​

Aleo is the first developer platform to offer fully private applications with the power of zero-knowledge cryptography. By enabling decentralized, scalable, and secure applications, Aleo empowers developers to build a more private and user-centric web. With Mahal onboard, Aleo is poised to strengthen its position as a leader in the privacy-first blockchain space.​

About Aleo

Aleo is building the infrastructure for the next generation of private, decentralized applications. Using zero-knowledge cryptography, Aleo enables scalable, off-chain execution with on-chain verification — delivering privacy without compromising programmability. Developers can build powerful, secure applications without exposing user data.

As the industry continues to push toward more secure and privacy-first solutions, Aleo remains committed to making privacy a native, accessible feature for all builders on the decentralized web. For more information about Aleo and to stay updated on its latest developments, visit www.aleo.org.