FinWise Bancorp names Jim Noone CEO, succeeding Kent Landvatter

FinWise Bancorp (FINW), the parent company of FinWise Bank, announced the appointment of Jim Noone as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective April 6, 2026. Kent Landvatter, who has served as Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer of the Bank in 2025, and now to Chief Executive Officer of the company. He will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. “Kent and Jim have worked in close partnership throughout this transition,” said Howard Reynolds, Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director of FinWise. “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.”