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Sezzle Appoints New Chief Financial Officer for Growth

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  • Sezzle appointed veteran executive Lee Brading as CFO, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Karen Hartje.
  • Brading’s compensation package and strategic background highlight Sezzle’s focus on capital markets, profitability and growth.
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Sezzle Appoints New Chief Financial Officer for Growth

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An update from Sezzle Inc. ( (SEZL) ) is now available.

On January 23, 2026, Sezzle’s board approved the appointment of long-time executive and early company advisor Lee Brading as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO and principal financial officer Karen Hartje, who will step down on January 31, 2026 and remain as a consultant to support a smooth leadership transition. Brading, who joined Sezzle in April 2020 and has been instrumental in the fintech’s move to profitability in 2021 and its 2023 uplisting to Nasdaq, will receive a $450,000 annual base salary, equity grants valued at $2 million in RSUs vesting over four years, and participation in the firm’s bonus and equity incentive plans, underscoring Sezzle’s effort to leverage his capital markets and strategic experience to drive its next phase of growth and deepen ties with the U.S. investment community; the company publicly announced these changes in a press release dated January 29, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (SEZL) stock is a Hold with a $82.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sezzle Inc. stock, see the SEZL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SEZL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SEZL is a Outperform.

Sezzle Inc. scores well due to its strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, though the stock faces resistance at higher moving averages. Valuation is moderate, and recent corporate actions support a positive outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on SEZL stock, click here.

More about Sezzle Inc.

Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ: SEZL) is a forward-thinking fintech company that operates a purpose-driven digital payment platform, offering point-of-sale financing options and digital payment services that connect millions of consumers with a global network of merchants. Focused on transparency, inclusivity, and ease of use, Sezzle targets the next generation of consumers by enhancing their purchasing power and helping them manage spending responsibly to achieve long-term financial independence.

Average Trading Volume: 926,931

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $2.32B

For detailed information about SEZL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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