US fintech Rocket Companies appoints Varun Krishna as new CEO
Summary
Krishna joins the fintech from San Diego-based financial software company Intuit, where he has served as EVP and GM of its consumer group since May 2022. Likewise, Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies, describes Krishna as “a visionary leader with a proven track record of helping consumers achieve financial freedom”. He adds that Krishna’s two decades of industry experience in building consumer platform strategies “aligns perfectly” with Rocket’s strategic agenda, and that he is “the ideal person” to stimulate its future growth and performance. “Since joining Rocket Mortgage more than 26 years ago, Bob has built an exceptional team and strengthened our foundation to enable the company to grow in any market,” comments Gilbert. “His legacy as a leader and an expert in capital markets will leave a lasting impact on Rocket Mortgage and I thank him for the years of dedication to our business.” Speaking on his retirement, Walters adds: “I’m excited about the next chapter, but I will deeply miss the camaraderie, passion and excellence of everyone who has built Rocket into the great company that it is.”