Jim Noone has been named CEO of Murray-based FinWise Bank by the board of directors of FinWise Bancorp, the parent company of the bank. Noone is currently the president of FinWise Bank and will retain that title.
The board also announced that Kent Landvatter will remain chairman of the board and CEO of FinWise Bancorp as well as executive chairman of FinWise Bank.
Noone joined FinWise Bank in February 2018 and was named executive vice president and chief credit officer in June of that year. He became president of the bank in March 2023. He 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 Landvatter. “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 Noone. “Our opportunities and relationships have never been stronger.”
Founded in 1999, FinWise provides banking services to financial technology brands, including deposit, lending and payments programs.