Candescent Appoints Gareth Gaston as Chief Product Officer

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Slice of Finance Team
07 Feb

Key Highlights:

  • Gareth Gaston joins Candescent as Chief Product Officer.

  • Brings over a decade of digital banking leadership from U.S. Bank.

  • Led redesign of U.S. Bank’s award-winning mobile app for consumers and businesses.

  • Played a key role in launching industry joint ventures Zelle and Akoya.

  • Appointment strengthens Candescent’s digital-first banking strategy.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quotes:

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"Candescent is the market leader in digital-first banking, empowering banks and credit unions to deliver innovative, differentiated digital experiences. The strategic use of technology has never been so critical, and I’m eager to help drive Candescent’s continued momentum."

Gareth Gaston, Chief Product Officer at Candescent
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"Gareth has a proven track record of success in digital banking product excellence. His leadership will accelerate our innovation and strengthen our ability to help banks and credit unions grow and differentiate."

Brendan Tansill, Chief Executive Officer at Candescent

Why This Matters:

Gaston’s appointment signals Candescent’s commitment to innovation in digital banking, ensuring its 1,300+ financial institution customers can deliver modern, seamless banking experiences. His extensive leadership at U.S. Bank and work on Zelle and Akoya reinforce his ability to drive transformative digital solutions that help banks compete and thrive in the evolving financial landscape.