GREEN DOT CORP 8-K
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Green Dot Corp Makes Interim CEO and President Permanent
What Happened
- Green Dot Corporation announced that, effective January 6, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed William I. Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Ruppel as President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank. The Company disclosed the change in a Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2026.
Key Details
- Effective date of appointments: January 6, 2026.
- William I. Jacobs: appointed Chief Executive Officer of Green Dot Corporation.
- Chris Ruppel: appointed President of Green Dot Corporation and CEO & President of Green Dot Bank.
- Both executives had been serving in these roles on an interim basis since March 2025; the 8-K was filed January 7, 2026 and signed by General Counsel Amy Pugh.
Why It Matters
- This filing documents a formalization of leadership roles that had been interim since March 2025, providing clarity and leadership continuity at the company and its banking subsidiary.
- The 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure; it reports the appointments but does not include compensation, strategic changes, or financial impacts. Investors should note the leadership confirmation and watch future filings or company communications for any related strategic or financial disclosures.