Julian Sawyer steps down as Zodia Custody CEO, takes advisory role

Julian Sawyer will leave his position as chief executive officer of Zodia Custody and serve as a strategic adviser, according to CoinDesk. The change means Sawyer will not take the helm of Zodia Solutions, a role that had previously been announced for him. His new position will be advisory rather than executive. The report, published on September 11, 2026, did not provide a reason for the change. The development concerns Zodia Custody and Zodia Solutions, with Sawyer’s responsibilities shifting from leading the custody business to offering strategic advice. No further details about the scope or timing of his advisory work were provided in the source material.