NextPoint Financial Announces Expansion of its Leadership Team

Rhea-AI Summary

NextPoint Financial welcomes four new leadership members to enhance its brands, Liberty Tax and LoanMe. The new hires include Kyle Sawai, Brooke Janousek, Steve She, and Kevin Ortiz, each bringing over 20 years of experience in their respective fields. These strategic additions aim to drive growth and innovation in financial products for underserved consumers and small businesses. The company intends to leverage their expertise to strengthen market competitiveness, reflecting a commitment to improving service offerings and driving future growth.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced professionals expected to drive growth and innovation.
• Kyle Sawai, Senior VP Digital Marketing, brings a strong digital transformation background.
• Brooke Janousek offers extensive brand marketing experience for high-growth companies.
• Steve She provides strong analytics expertise, supporting effective decision-making.
• Kevin Ortiz's experience in financial services and M&A will aid strategic development.

Negative

• Concerns about continuity in leadership experience with new hires.
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Changes will further strengthen NextPoint and its two major brands, Liberty Tax and LoanMe

HURST, Texas, Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextPoint Financial Inc. (TSX: NPF.U) (“NextPoint”), a one-stop financial services destination providing tax services and loans for underserved consumers and small businesses, welcomes four new members to its leadership team. The new hires include Kyle Sawai as Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing, Brooke Janousek as Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing, Steve She as Senior Vice President of Analytics and Kevin Ortiz as Vice President of Corporate Development.

All four new employees will further develop strategy and growth for NextPoint and its two leading brands, Liberty Tax, a tax preparation service with more than 2,700 locations and approximately 1.6 million clients in the U.S. and Canada, and LoanMe, an online lending platform that has serviced more than 340,000 borrowers in the U.S.

“We’re thrilled to have these smart and innovative individuals join our team,” adds Brent Turner, CEO of NextPoint. “They will help drive strategy for our present and future financial products and services to empower hardworking and underserved consumers and small businesses. Their passion and leadership will set us apart from our competition in the financial services sector.”

New Hire Bench Strength
Kyle Sawai, Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing, offers more than two decades of experience ideating and executing effective marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies. He most recently served as Principal and led digital transformation efforts at the largest independent advertising agency in the U.S., based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Sawai is a graduate of Texas Christian University.

Brooke Janousek, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing, joins NextPoint from Omaha, Neb. where she was part of launching a franchise in the home services industry. She brings more than 20 years of experience in brand and demand generation marketing for multiple high-growth companies. Janousek has a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Steve She, Senior Vice President of Analytics, brings more than 2 decades of experiences in customer analytics, marketing analytics as well as risk analytics across retail tax and consumer lending industries. Steve holds dual master’s degrees in Management Science and Statistics.

Kevin Ortiz, Vice President of Corporate Development, has spent his career in the financial services industry. He has experience across investments and treasury management, portfolio strategy, risk management, and has experience executing mergers and acquisition strategy. Ortiz has a bachelor’s degree from New York University and is currently pursuing an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

About NextPoint Financial Inc.
NextPoint Financial Inc. is an all-inclusive marketplace for financial services empowering hardworking and underserved consumers and small businesses. NextPoint was formed through the July 2021 combination of Liberty Tax, a leading provider of tax preparation services, with LoanMe, an online lender and loan marketer. Learn more at www.nextpointfinancial.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextpoint-financial/

Contact:
investorrelations@nxtpt.com
757-493-8855

 

FAQ

What changes has NextPoint Financial made to its leadership team?

NextPoint Financial has appointed four new executives to its leadership team, including roles focused on digital marketing, brand marketing, analytics, and corporate development.

Who are the new leaders at NextPoint Financial?

The new leaders are Kyle Sawai (SVP Digital Marketing), Brooke Janousek (SVP Brand Marketing), Steve She (SVP Analytics), and Kevin Ortiz (VP Corporate Development).

How will the new leadership impact NextPoint Financial's strategy?

The new leadership is expected to drive strategy and growth for NextPoint's financial products, enhancing services for underserved consumers and small businesses.

What is the significance of the changes in leadership at NextPoint Financial?

These leadership changes are positioned to strengthen NextPoint's market position and deliver innovative financial solutions, contributing to overall business growth.