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Pathward Introduces Evolved Operating Model, Next Step in Sponsor Banking

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Pathward Introduces Evolved Operating Model, Next Step in Sponsor Banking
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Pathward Introduces Evolved Operating Model, Next Step in Sponsor Banking

2025-12-04 21:08 Last Updated At:21:20

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2025--

Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH), through its subsidiary Pathward®, N.A. (“Pathward” or “company” or “bank”), a national bank focused on financial access, today announced a rollout of an evolved operating model that positions the company for increased innovation and growth, and clients for greater success and revenue enablement.

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“We are starting a new chapter that aligns with our fintech partners and best positions us for sustained success,” said Pathward President Anthony Sharett. “Keeping our business partners top of mind, we believe that evolving how we work with them will create a more seamless experience. This evolution also puts Pathward in a better position to support our partners’ goals and our efforts to grow and scale to serve more consumers and small and mid-sized businesses.”

Under the new model, Christopher Soupal will be Pathward’s Chief Growth Officer and lead new Business Development and new Revenue for Commercial Finance, Credit Solutions and Partner Solutions. This horizontal revenue capability will better position us to enable multi-threaded solutions that our partners seek from Pathward.

Will Sowell will be Pathward’s Chief Customer Officer and lead Customer Success for Commercial Finance, Credit Solutions, and Partner Solutions to help facilitate our partners and customers’ achievement of their desired outcomes, gaining maximum value from Pathward's trusted platform through the partner lifecycle.

Greg Cooper will be Pathward’s Business Risk Group Leader and will lead the Business Risk Group, which is focused on providing tailored risk and compliance expertise to support partners.

Soupal, Sowell and Cooper all report to Sharett. These changes are a continuation of the bank’s focus on horizontal integration and will further streamline the way it helps its partners and customers thrive while increasing financial inclusion and access.

As a bank with many solutions and scalable infrastructure, Pathward offers decades of experience and deep expertise across a range of solutions, including issuing, merchant acquiring and digital payments sponsorship, as well as financial institution, credit and professional tax solutions. The bank also offers flexible working capital, equipment and structured finance solutions to businesses.

About Pathward Financial, Inc.

Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Through our subsidiary, Pathward ®, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. These strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at PathwardFinancial.com.

Pathward Introduces Evolved Operating Model, Next Step in Sponsor Banking

Pathward Introduces Evolved Operating Model, Next Step in Sponsor Banking

TORONTO (AP) — Kon Knueppel hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday night to end a two-game losing streak.

Knueppel added eight assists, and Miles Bridges had 15 points and nine rebounds.

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball had 11 points, two rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes before leaving the game with left ankle soreness.

Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 31 points for Toronto. The Raptors lost at home to the Los Angeles Lakers 123-120 the night before.

Scottie Barnes had 13 points and five assists. Raptors reserve forward Jamison Battle left the game with 11 minutes left after spraining his left ankle.

Hornets: Host Denver on Sunday night.

Raptors: Host Boston on Sunday night.

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Charlotte Hornets' Sion James (4) strips the ball from Toronto Raptors' Jamal Shead (23) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Sion James (4) strips the ball from Toronto Raptors' Jamal Shead (23) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) shoots past Charlotte Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) shoots past Charlotte Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Lamelo Ball (1) scores past Toronto Raptors' Immanuel Quickley, front left, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Lamelo Ball (1) scores past Toronto Raptors' Immanuel Quickley, front left, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) shoots over Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) shoots over Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel (7) drives past Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel (7) drives past Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

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