Management ChangeJun 18, 2026, 04:31 PM
Oportun Appoints Sean Rowles as Chief Risk Officer; Patrick Kirscht Departs
AI Summary
Oportun Financial Corporation announced a leadership transition with Patrick Kirscht stepping down as Chief Credit Officer after 18 years of service, effective June 15, 2026. He will receive a comprehensive severance package including cash payments totaling over $1.2 million and accelerated vesting of various equity awards. Concurrently, the company appointed Sean Rowles as the new Chief Risk Officer, effective June 17, 2026. Mr. Rowles brings over 30 years of experience from companies like Imprint Payments and PayPal, and will receive an annual base salary of $550,000, a target bonus, and a $500,000 signing bonus.
Key Highlights
- Patrick Kirscht, Chief Credit Officer, departed Oportun Financial Corp. effective June 15, 2026, after 18 years of service.
- Mr. Kirscht will receive a cash severance of $525,300, a prorated 2026 target bonus of $155,287, and a cash retention award of $535,500.
- All 95,603 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in December 2025 will vest and settle.
- An additional 17,907 unvested time-based RSUs will vest, and 75.6% of 2024 performance-based RSUs (61,043 target PSUs) remain eligible to vest.
- Mr. Kirscht will serve as a non-employee advisor through September 15, 2026, receiving $45,000 per month.
- Sean Rowles was appointed Chief Risk Officer, effective June 17, 2026.
- Mr. Rowles will receive an annual base salary of $550,000 and an annual target bonus of 75% of his base salary.
- Mr. Rowles will receive a cash signing bonus of $500,000, vesting in two equal installments over 12 months.
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