Gabriel Adams

Gabriel Adams is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, and policy development across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Enterprise Risk Management at Circle since October 2021, Gabriel leads the Issue Management and Risk Mitigation Programs, focusing on strengthening the risk management framework within the crypto landscape. Prior to Circle, Gabriel held multiple leadership roles at PayPal, including Director of Enterprise Risk Partners and Director of Product Review, where responsibilities encompassed streamlining risk management processes and securing approval for diverse payment solutions. Additionally, Gabriel contributed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Professional French Masters Program as an External Advisory Board Member. Earlier career experience includes compliance positions at Dexia SA and Crédit Agricole Indosuez, with a solid educational foundation featuring a Master of French Studies and dual Bachelor's degrees in International Affairs and French.