Management ChangeApr 8, 2026, 09:26 AM
Finwise Bancorp Appoints Jim Noone as New CEO, Kent Landvatter Transitions to Executive Chairman
AI Summary
Finwise Bancorp announced a leadership transition, appointing Jim Noone as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective April 6, 2026. Mr. Noone will also continue his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of FinWise Bank, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary. Kent Landvatter, the outgoing CEO, will remain an employee of the Company and the Bank, transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman with no changes to his existing compensation arrangements. This internal promotion leverages Mr. Noone's extensive experience within the company and the broader financial services sector.
Key Highlights
- Jim Noone was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Finwise Bancorp, effective April 6, 2026.
- Mr. Noone will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of FinWise Bank.
- Kent Landvatter ceased serving as CEO of Finwise Bancorp on April 6, 2026, and transitioned to Executive Chairman of both the Company and FinWise Bank.
- Mr. Landvatter will remain an employee with no change to his existing compensation arrangements.
- Jim Noone, 47, joined FinWise Bank in February 2018 and has held several key positions, including Chief Credit Officer (June 2018), Chief Strategy Officer (November 2022), President of the Bank (March 2023), and CEO of the Bank (March 2025).
- Mr. Noone has over 20 years of financial services experience, including commercial and investment banking and private equity.