Industry Leaders Keri Gohman and Dan Wernikoff Join BILL Board of Directors
BILL (NYSE: BILL) has announced the appointment of two new board members: fintech executive Keri Gohman and software leader Dan Wernikoff. Gohman brings extensive experience in financial services, having worked with companies like GE, Capital One, Intuit, and Xero. She previously led Capital One's Small Business Bank and served as CEO of CARET. Wernikoff, former CEO of LegalZoom, brings over 15 years of experience in software and payment industries, notably transforming QuickBooks from a desktop to a global cloud-based ecosystem during his tenure at Intuit.
The appointments come as board members Pete Kight and Scott Wagner step down, with Kight transitioning to a Director Emeritus role. BILL, which processes approximately 1% of US GDP, aims to strengthen its position in delivering financial operations solutions for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).
BILL (NYSE: BILL) ha annunciato la nomina di due nuovi membri del consiglio di amministrazione: l'esperta di fintech Keri Gohman e il leader nel settore software Dan Wernikoff. Gohman porta con sé una vasta esperienza nei servizi finanziari, avendo collaborato con aziende come GE, Capital One, Intuit e Xero. In precedenza, ha guidato la Small Business Bank di Capital One e ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO di CARET. Wernikoff, ex CEO di LegalZoom, vanta oltre 15 anni di esperienza nei settori software e pagamenti, trasformando in modo significativo QuickBooks da piattaforma desktop a un ecosistema globale basato su cloud durante il suo periodo in Intuit.
Le nomine arrivano mentre i membri del consiglio Pete Kight e Scott Wagner si dimettono, con Kight che assume un ruolo di Direttore Emerito. BILL, che elabora circa l'1% del PIL statunitense, mira a rafforzare la propria posizione nel fornire soluzioni per le operazioni finanziarie per piccole e medie imprese (PMI).
BILL (NYSE: BILL) ha anunciado el nombramiento de dos nuevos miembros de la junta: la ejecutiva de fintech Keri Gohman y el líder de software Dan Wernikoff. Gohman aporta una amplia experiencia en servicios financieros, habiendo trabajado con empresas como GE, Capital One, Intuit y Xero. Anteriormente, lideró el Small Business Bank de Capital One y fue directora ejecutiva de CARET. Wernikoff, ex CEO de LegalZoom, aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en las industrias de software y pagos, transformando QuickBooks de un escritorio a un ecosistema global basado en la nube durante su tiempo en Intuit.
Los nombramientos llegan a medida que los miembros de la junta Pete Kight y Scott Wagner renuncian, con Kight transitando a un rol de Director Emérito. BILL, que procesa aproximadamente el 1% del PIB de EE. UU., tiene como objetivo fortalecer su posición en la entrega de soluciones de operaciones financieras para pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES).
BILL (NYSE: BILL)은 두 명의 새로운 이사회를 임명했다고 발표했습니다: 핀테크 전문가 Keri Gohman과 소프트웨어 리더 Dan Wernikoff입니다. Gohman은 GE, Capital One, Intuit 및 Xero와 같은 회사에서 일한 광범위한 금융 서비스 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 이전에 Capital One의 소상공인 은행을 이끌었고 CARET의 CEO로 재직했습니다. Wernikoff는 전 LegalZoom의 CEO로 소프트웨어 및 결제 산업에서 15년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, Intuit에서 재직하는 동안 QuickBooks를 데스크톱에서 글로벌 클라우드 기반 생태계로 변화시켰습니다.
이번 임명은 이사회 구성원인 Pete Kight와 Scott Wagner가 물러나는 가운데 이루어지며, Kight는 명예 이사로 전환됩니다. BILL은 미국 GDP의 약 1%를 처리하고 있으며, 중소기업(SMB)을 위한 금융 운영 솔루션 제공에서 입지를 강화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
BILL (NYSE: BILL) a annoncé la nomination de deux nouveaux membres du conseil d'administration : l'experte en fintech Keri Gohman et le leader en logiciels Dan Wernikoff. Gohman apporte une vaste expérience dans les services financiers, ayant travaillé avec des entreprises comme GE, Capital One, Intuit et Xero. Elle a précédemment dirigé la Small Business Bank de Capital One et a été CEO de CARET. Wernikoff, ancien CEO de LegalZoom, apporte plus de 15 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs du logiciel et des paiements, notamment en transformant QuickBooks d'un logiciel de bureau en un écosystème mondial basé sur le cloud pendant son mandat chez Intuit.
Ces nominations interviennent alors que les membres du conseil Pete Kight et Scott Wagner démissionnent, Kight passant à un rôle de Directeur Émérite. BILL, qui traite environ 1% du PIB américain, vise à renforcer sa position dans la livraison de solutions d'opérations financières pour les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME).
BILL (NYSE: BILL) hat die Ernennung von zwei neuen Mitgliedern des Vorstands bekannt gegeben: der Fintech-Expertin Keri Gohman und dem Softwareführer Dan Wernikoff. Gohman bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungssektor mit, da sie mit Unternehmen wie GE, Capital One, Intuit und Xero zusammengearbeitet hat. Zuvor leitete sie die Small Business Bank von Capital One und war CEO von CARET. Wernikoff, ehemaliger CEO von LegalZoom, bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Software- und Zahlungsbranche mit und hat QuickBooks während seiner Zeit bei Intuit von einer Desktop-Anwendung in ein globales cloudbasiertes Ökosystem umgewandelt.
Die Ernennungen erfolgen, während die Vorstandsmitglieder Pete Kight und Scott Wagner zurücktreten, wobei Kight in eine Rolle als Ehrenvorstand wechselt. BILL, das etwa 1% des US-BIP verarbeitet, zielt darauf ab, seine Position bei der Bereitstellung von Finanzoperationenlösungen für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) zu stärken.
- Addition of two experienced board members with relevant fintech and software expertise
- Company processes approximately 1% of US GDP, indicating significant market presence
- Strategic advisory role continuation through Pete Kight's Director Emeritus position
- Loss of two experienced board members (Kight and Wagner)
“The market opportunity for BILL is immense as we deliver new innovations through our essential financial operations platform for SMBs,” said René Lacerte, CEO and Founder of BILL. “Keri and Dan bring significant product, operational, and leadership expertise across financial services and B2B software companies, as well as strong governance experience from both public and private boards. With their strong track records driving growth, they will be tremendous assets to help us extend BILL’s category leadership.”
Keri Gohman
Keri has spent her career innovating in financial services working across payments, banking, and the accounting sector. She is a proven software and fintech executive with a track record of scaling SaaS businesses for growth, including in the legal and accounting markets. She has held leadership and strategy roles with established financial services firms and technology companies, including GE, Capital One, Intuit, and Xero. At Capital One she led the Small Business Bank, including the build and launch of the digital small business banking suite. She is currently a board member at CARET and was previously the CEO. She is also a board member at Practice Tek, and has served as an Operating Partner and Senior Advisor at technology investment firm Bain Capital Ventures.
“Throughout my career in fintech and software, I have been passionate about accelerating technology innovation across banking, SaaS, and financial services companies,” said Gohman. “BILL is at the center of the financial operations for businesses and understands deeply how SMBs and accountants deserve truly impactful technology solutions to optimize business and deliver for customers. I’m thrilled to be joining the BILL board.”
Dan Wernikoff
Dan has a proven track record of innovation in the software and payment industries, especially serving SMBs, with over 15 years of experience leading well-known business and consumer brands. He most recently served as CEO of LegalZoom, the largest business formation platform, where he led the company through significant growth and a major shift to a subscription-based business model. Prior, Dan held executive roles at Intuit, including EVP and GM of both the small business and the consumer groups. In the small business group, he oversaw the transformation of QuickBooks from a desktop, US-based software business to a global, cloud-based ecosystem. During his leadership, the first native version of QuickBooks Online was launched with integrated payments, payroll, and a newly created Intuit Partner Platform. In the consumer group, he was responsible for the creation of TurboTax Live. Earlier in his career, Dan held technology leadership roles at Charles Schwab and Bank One.
“BILL has achieved significant scale, processing approximately
Kight and Wagner Stepping Down from BILL’s Board of Directors
Board members Pete Kight and Scott Wagner are retiring from their board roles, with Kight transitioning into a new advisory role as Director Emeritus for BILL.
“I also want to extend my gratitude to Pete and Scott for their years of service on the BILL Board. They have both contributed important expertise to our growth during their tenure, and we wish them the best. I look forward to working with Pete in an advisory role,” said Lacerte.
About BILL
BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, we are automating the future of finance so businesses can thrive. Our integrated platform helps businesses to more efficiently control their payables, receivables and spend and expense management. Hundreds of thousands of businesses rely on BILL’s proprietary member network of millions to pay or get paid faster. Headquartered in
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