Bakkt Holdings, Inc. announced that Chip Goodroe was appointed as its Chief Accounting Officer. In this role, Mr. Goodroe will report to Karen Alexander, Bakkt's Chief Financial Officer, and will lead the Accounting function, including SEC and regulatory reporting. Mr. Goodroe is a seasoned accounting professional with more than fourteen years of experience with several public accounting firms. His most recent role included serving as a senior manager with Grant Thornton LLP on audit and accounting advisory engagements for public and private entities.

He also has extensive experience in SaaS, software and cryptocurrency-facing businesses, and previously served on various national teams addressing accounting and audit risks associated with emerging accounting standards including ASC 606 and ASC 842. Mr. Goodroe holds a B.B.A. in Accountancy from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.