Leadership Team
Stephen Coburn

Chief Executive Officer 

Stephen, Co-Founder and CEO, brings deep expertise in traditional banking and fintech, with a strong focus on compliance and anti-money laundering (AML).  

Chris Recondo

President 

Chris, Co-Founder and President brings over 20 years of commercial and international banking experience. 

Mariela Torres

Chief Compliance Officer 

Former Chief Compliance Officer at UBS Puerto Rico, Mariela brings over 20 years of BSA/AML experience to the team. 

Alex Velkov

Chief Technology Officer 

Alex has over a decade of experience in data and systems architecture.  

Manuel Collazo

Chief Administrative Officer & Treasurer 

Starting his career on Wall Street, ‘Manny’ has been in the field of international business and finance for over 30 years, crossing the globe from Ecuador to Spain and functioning at an executive level. 

Francine Lecompte Gittins

Chief Marketing Officer 

Brings 25+ years of global marketing and communications experience across fintech, banking, and regulatory technology, with expertise in brand strategy, market positioning, and growth marketing. 

Board of Directors
Mark Forbis

Board Member 

Mark is a fintech veteran with 30+ years at Jack Henry, where he served as CTO and EVP.  

Sanjiv Sanghvi

Board Member 

Sanjiv brings 30+ years of commercial and international banking experience, including at Wells Fargo.  

Clayton White

Board Member 

Clayton is a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur, and investor with 30+ years of experience. 

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