FinWise Bancorp, the parent company of FinWise Bank, appointed Jim Noone as CEO of the company, effective April 6, 2026. Kent Landvatter, who has served as CEO since 2010, will retain the role of executive chairman of the company and bank.
Noone was appointed president of FinWise Bank in 2023, to president of the company in 2024, to CEO of the bank in 2025, and now to CEO of the company. He will continue as president and CEO of the bank.
“Kent and Jim have worked in close partnership throughout this transition,” Howard Reynolds, vice chairman and lead independent director of FinWise, said. “Jim has consistently delivered strong operational execution and sound judgment throughout his career at FinWise. The board has complete confidence in his leadership and ability to continue executing the company’s strategy.”
In his new role as executive chairman, Landvatter will remain an employee and actively engaged in long term strategy, board governance, investor relations and other high-level initiatives.
“This transition does not represent a change in strategic direction. FinWise’s priorities, financial targets and operating model remain unchanged,” Reynolds said.
“I am honored to step into the role of CEO of FinWise and grateful for the trust the board has placed in me,” Noone said. “This was a thoughtfully planned transition, and I am fortunate to have worked closely with Kent for many years. We have a strong team, a clear strategy and a disciplined operating model, and I look forward to continuing to execute our priorities while building long term value for our stakeholders.”
Landvatter said, “Succession planning has been a long‑standing priority for the board and for me personally, and this transition reflects the successful execution of that work. Jim has proven himself at every stage of his progression, and I have complete confidence in his leadership. As executive chairman, I will remain engaged in strategy and governance while enabling Jim and the executive management team to lead the company forward.”
