Source: Newswire
Evolve Bank & Trust (Evolve), a leader in the payments and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) industry has announced that it has appointed Alex Johnston as senior vice president, head of Open Banking.
For more than 15 years, Johnston has successfully led teams in banking operations and payment solutions within several financial institutions and financial services companies. His appointment builds on Evolve’s ongoing commitment to offering the best-in-class financial services within the fintech industry.
“Alex’s track record of driving innovation and operational excellence in financial services makes him the ideal leader to guide our Open Banking strategy,” said Bob Hartheimer, chief executive officer of Evolve.
“His ability to bridge technology and customer experience will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our digital offerings.”
Throughout his career, Johnston has served at every level in the financial services management, including serving as director, banking operations and payment services at Thread Bank, and most recently served as head of Open Banking services at Evolve. From driving performance-focused teams, managing go-to-market payment products, and leading fintech partnerships, Johnston’s expertise positions him as an industry leader.
“Evolve Bank & Trust is at the forefront of financial innovation, and I’m honoured to help lead the charge in Open Banking,” said Alex Johnston, senior vice president, head of Open Banking.
“I look forward to collaborating across teams to build secure, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that unlock new possibilities for our partners and customers.”
