Fintech leader Blend Labs recently appointed Matt Thomson as its new Head of Revenue. Thomson brings more than two and a half decades of deep fintech sales leadership to the company. He will now be leading the sales organization and overseeing the global revenue strategy in his new role. This move tries to expand the company’s presence across various financial institutions.
Previously, Thomson held significant leadership roles at Alkami Technology and ACI Worldwide. At Alkami, he successfully grew the customer base from 10 to over 300 institutions. His experience includes working with major U.S. banks on digital payment platforms.
“Blend has built a powerful platform and strong relationships with key customers,” stated Matt Thomson. “Financial institutions need partners to help them compete digitally while maintaining their unique brands. That is exactly what Blend delivers to the market today.”
Nima Ghamsari, Co-Founder and Head of Blend, expressed strong confidence in the new appointment. He highlighted Thomson’s ability to build trust with high-level bank executives.
“Matt understands the specific challenges that banks and credit unions face,” said Nima Ghamsari. “He knows how to build long-term partnerships that drive real results. We are excited to have him leading our revenue strategy.”
Expanding Market Presence
The company recently reported a 60% year-over-year increase in its sales pipeline. Furthermore, Blend added several new customers during the third quarter of 2025. Outgoing revenue head Brian Kneafsey will now transition into an advisory role. This transition ensures continuity as the company continues to scale its digital lending platform.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
