Forward Industries Appoints Ryan Navi as Chief Investment Officer to Drive Solana Treasury Strategy

Forward Industries has appointed Ryan Navi as its new chief investment officer (CIO), tasked with leading the firm’s Solana-focused treasury strategy. This move follows Forward Industries’ significant expansion into the Solana ecosystem, including a $1.65 billion fund dedicated to building a Solana-based crypto treasury and the launch of a validator node on the Solana network. Navi brings extensive experience in digital asset investments, having previously led investments at ParaFi Capital and KKR. He will focus on capital market opportunities for Forward Industries and utilize its staking infrastructure to expand SOL holdings.