Philip Lerma Named Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer at Green Dot Corporation
Green Dot Corporation, a financial technology and bank holding company, announced that payments industry executive, Philip Lerma, has been appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Lerma will be responsible for setting the Company’s risk management priorities, policies, and procedures. He will report directly to Green Dot President and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Henry.
“Philip brings more than 25 years of experience in risk management and understands how to balance controls that enable and protect both the business and customers,” said Dan Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer. “While at NetSpend, he was a key driver in embedding risk management in every aspect of our business, and we’re excited he’s joining the Green Dot team to align effective controls while enabling the business to grow.”