Remitly hires Santander alum as its next CEO

Remitly co-founder CEO exits

Matt Oppenheimer, who has been CEO of the remittance provider for nearly 15 years, will become the board’s chair, with former Santander executive Sebastian Gunningham becoming CEO.

Remitly hires Santander alum as its next CEO

Sebastian Gunningham served as vice chair of Santander’s Openbank platform. He replaces Remitly co-founder Matt Oppenheimer, who will move into a board chair role.

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Remitly Appoints Sebastian J. Gunningham as Chief Executive Officer

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