FinWise Bancorp Appoints Jim Noone as Chief Executive Officer of FinWise Bank
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) has announced the appointment of Jim Noone as Chief Executive Officer of FinWise Bank, while maintaining his current position as Bank President. Kent Landvatter will continue as Chairman of the Board and CEO of FinWise Bancorp, as well as Executive Chairman of FinWise Bank.
Noone's promotion follows seven years of leadership at FinWise, including during the company's IPO. His career at the bank began in February 2018, progressing from Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer to Bank President in March 2023. He brings over 20 years of financial services experience spanning commercial banking, investment banking, and private equity.
During his tenure, Noone has been key in shaping strategic initiatives, developing infrastructure, and creating innovative banking products. He will continue working with Landvatter on the Bank's long-term strategy and market positioning to enhance shareholder value.
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) ha annunciato la nomina di Jim Noone come Amministratore Delegato di FinWise Bank, mantenendo anche la sua attuale posizione di Presidente della Banca. Kent Landvatter continuerà come Presidente del Consiglio e CEO di FinWise Bancorp, nonché Presidente Esecutivo di FinWise Bank.
La promozione di Noone arriva dopo sette anni di leadership in FinWise, inclusi quelli durante l'IPO dell'azienda. La sua carriera nella banca è iniziata a febbraio 2018, progredendo da Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Credit Officer a Presidente della Banca nel marzo 2023. Porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nei servizi finanziari, che spaziano dalla banca commerciale, alla banca d'investimento e al private equity.
Durante il suo mandato, Noone è stato fondamentale nella definizione di iniziative strategiche, nello sviluppo delle infrastrutture e nella creazione di prodotti bancari innovativi. Continuerà a collaborare con Landvatter sulla strategia a lungo termine della Banca e sul posizionamento di mercato per aumentare il valore per gli azionisti.
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Jim Noone como Director Ejecutivo de FinWise Bank, mientras mantiene su actual cargo como Presidente del Banco. Kent Landvatter continuará como Presidente de la Junta y CEO de FinWise Bancorp, así como Presidente Ejecutivo de FinWise Bank.
La promoción de Noone sigue a siete años de liderazgo en FinWise, incluyendo el período de la OPI de la empresa. Su carrera en el banco comenzó en febrero de 2018, avanzando de Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Créditos a Presidente del Banco en marzo de 2023. Aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en servicios financieros que abarcan banca comercial, banca de inversión y capital privado.
Durante su mandato, Noone ha sido clave en la formulación de iniciativas estratégicas, el desarrollo de infraestructura y la creación de productos bancarios innovadores. Continuará trabajando con Landvatter en la estrategia a largo plazo del Banco y en el posicionamiento de mercado para mejorar el valor para los accionistas.
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW)는 Jim Noone을 FinWise Bank의 최고 경영자로 임명했다고 발표했으며, 현재 은행장 직위도 유지합니다. Kent Landvatter는 FinWise Bancorp의 이사회 의장 및 CEO로 계속 재직하며, FinWise Bank의 이사회 의장직도 맡고 있습니다.
Noone의 승진은 FinWise에서의 7년 간의 리더십을 바탕으로 하며, 이 기간 동안 회사의 IPO도 포함됩니다. 그의 은행 경력은 2018년 2월에 시작되어, 2023년 3월에는 은행장으로 승진하기 전에는 부사장 및 신용 담당 최고 책임자로 재직했습니다. 그는 상업 은행, 투자 은행 및 사모펀드를 아우르는 20년 이상의 금융 서비스 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
그의 재임 기간 동안 Noone은 전략적 이니셔티브를 형성하고, 인프라를 개발하며, 혁신적인 은행 상품을 만드는 데 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 그는 Landvatter와 함께 은행의 장기 전략 및 시장 포지셔닝을 위해 계속 협력하여 주주 가치를 높일 것입니다.
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) a annoncé la nomination de Jim Noone en tant que Directeur Général de FinWise Bank, tout en maintenant son poste actuel de Président de la Banque. Kent Landvatter continuera en tant que Président du Conseil et CEO de FinWise Bancorp, ainsi que Président Exécutif de FinWise Bank.
La promotion de Noone intervient après sept ans de leadership chez FinWise, y compris pendant l'introduction en bourse de l'entreprise. Sa carrière à la banque a commencé en février 2018, progressant de Vice-Président Exécutif et Responsable du Crédit à Président de la Banque en mars 2023. Il apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les services financiers, englobant la banque commerciale, la banque d'investissement et le capital-investissement.
Au cours de son mandat, Noone a joué un rôle clé dans la définition d'initiatives stratégiques, le développement d'infrastructures et la création de produits bancaires innovants. Il continuera à travailler avec Landvatter sur la stratégie à long terme de la Banque et le positionnement sur le marché pour accroître la valeur pour les actionnaires.
FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) hat die Ernennung von Jim Noone zum Chief Executive Officer von FinWise Bank bekannt gegeben, während er gleichzeitig seine aktuelle Position als Bankpräsident beibehält. Kent Landvatter wird weiterhin als Vorsitzender des Vorstands und CEO von FinWise Bancorp sowie als Executive Chairman von FinWise Bank fungieren.
Noones Beförderung folgt auf sieben Jahre Führung bei FinWise, einschließlich der Zeit während des Börsengangs des Unternehmens. Seine Karriere bei der Bank begann im Februar 2018, wo er sich von Executive Vice President und Chief Credit Officer im März 2023 zum Bankpräsidenten hochgearbeitet hat. Er bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich mit, die kommerzielle Banken, Investmentbanken und Private Equity umfasst.
Während seiner Amtszeit war Noone entscheidend an der Gestaltung strategischer Initiativen, der Entwicklung von Infrastrukturen und der Schaffung innovativer Bankprodukte beteiligt. Er wird weiterhin mit Landvatter an der langfristigen Strategie der Bank und der Marktpositionierung arbeiten, um den Wert für die Aktionäre zu steigern.
- Seamless leadership transition maintaining organizational stability
- New CEO brings 20+ years of financial services expertise
- Previous CEO remains involved as Executive Chairman ensuring continuity
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MURRAY, Utah, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) (“FinWise” or the “Company”), parent company of FinWise Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the appointment of Jim Noone to Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Bank, in addition to his current responsibilities as Bank President. Kent Landvatter will remain Chairman of the Board and CEO of FinWise Bancorp as well as the Executive Chairman of FinWise Bank.
Mr. Noone’s ascension to CEO and President of the Bank comes after seven years of successful leadership at FinWise, including through the Company’s pivotal initial public offering. He joined the Bank in February of 2018, was named Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer in June of 2018 and was named President of the Bank in March of 2023. Mr. Noone has over 20 years of financial services experience including commercial banking, investment banking and private equity.
“Jim has been instrumental in helping shape our strategic roadmap, developing our infrastructure and creating innovative banking products that drive customer value. I am confident in his abilities to manage the organization’s day-to-day operations,” said Kent Landvatter, CEO and Chairman of the Board of FinWise Bancorp. “Jim will continue to work closely with me on the Bank’s long-term strategy and market positioning to deliver shareholder value.”
“I am honored and humbled to step into the role of CEO and President of FinWise Bank. Kent’s leadership and mentorship have been a steady guide to me and for the entire executive team. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with Kent, our employees, partners and regulators to deliver the next stage of growth for the Bank,” said Jim Noone. “Our opportunities and relationships have never been stronger. Our commitment to banking innovation and to delivering meaningful and long-term benefits to our employees, our customers and our shareholders remains strong.”
About FinWise
FinWise provides Banking and Payments solutions to fintech brands. The Company is expanding and diversifying its business model by incorporating Payments (MoneyRails ™) and BIN Sponsorship offerings. Its existing Strategic Program Lending business, conducted through scalable API-driven infrastructure, powers deposit, lending and payments programs for leading fintech brands. As part of Strategic Program Lending, FinWise also provides a Credit Enhancement Program, which addresses the challenges that lending and card programs face diversifying their funding sources and managing capital efficiency. In addition, FinWise manages other Lending programs such as SBA 7(a), Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate, and Leasing, which provide flexibility for disciplined balance sheet growth. Through its compliance oversight and risk management-first culture, the Company is well positioned to guide fintechs through a rigorous process to facilitate regulatory compliance.
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