Leon Communications bolsters team with new appointment

Financial and professional services focused PR and communications consultancy, Leon Communications, has welcomed Hanna Tantoco as a Senior Adviser.

Hanna brings more than 15 years' experience across fintech, crypto, financial services, and complex regulated sectors, having led 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 that, she was at Gemini, where she built and led the regional communications and PR function across APAC, following leadership roles at Crossbridge Capital, Aetna, OCBC, and Standard Chartered Bank.

Managing Director of Leon Communications, Tim Williamson, 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 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."