Republic Business Credit appointed Robert Meyers as CEO. Meyers, who has served as the company’s president and chief commercial officer for the past decade, succeeds co-founder Stewart Chesters, who will assume the role of president and serve as interim chief credit officer.
“Rob has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to our partnership approach and a clear vision for the future,” Chesters said. “His ambition and adaptability have been central to our success, and the time was right to align our management structure with the future in mind. Over recent months, we have onboarded several strategic team members, building an experienced and diverse leadership team to help drive the company forward as we celebrate our 15th anniversary.”
Meyers has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and led the recruitment of talent across the country.
“Republic’s focus on maintaining our unique identity, one that combines deep technical experience with a real purpose, empowers our team to genuinely partner with our clients,” Meyers said. “I am honored to take the helm of an incredibly talented team. We have our clear path towards growth and are looking forward to achieving new heights in the years to come.”
Throughout his career, Meyers has consistently driven meaningful results that elevated the teams and organizations around him. At Bibby Financial Services, he quickly rose to the position of head of sales and managing director. He earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2017, simultaneously partnering with a family office to lead a buyout of Republic alongside Chesters in April of 2016. With a focus on growth initiatives, Meyers joined as chief commercial officer and managing member and was appointed president in 2017. His influence extends throughout the industry; he is a prominent member of several trade associations and served as the president of the Secured Finance Network in 2025.
Chesters will continue to focus on mergers and acquisitions, credit, AI and innovative avenues to enhance client support.
“Rob and I have known each other for 20 years, so passing the torch to him feels like a natural transition during our 15th anniversary year,” Chesters said. “I am thrilled to support him as he steers Republic into its next chapter.”
