Aura, a mission-driven financial technology company that offers affordable loans to hard-working families, named Anne M. Myong as Interim CEO and Joe Martin as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Myong succeeds James Gutierrez who founded Aura and will remain on Aura’s board while pursuing independent financing for the company.
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“As interim CEO, I look forward to ensuring that Aura continues to thrive during these challenging times”
“I’m pleased to share several changes related to Aura’s leadership team,” said former California Senator Dean Florez, a member of the Aura Board of Directors. “Anne M. Myong has been named interim CEO and will also continue her duties as CFO, and Joe Martin will become the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Anne and Joe bring significant business and technology leadership to the table, and looking forward, we’re confident in their leadership amid these uncertain economic times.
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“Aura’s founder and CEO James Gutierrez has decided to step away from his day-to-day role as CEO to pursue an independent financing of Aura that will help the company further succeed and to avoid any conflicts as CEO. James will continue to serve on Aura’s board. Aura is grateful for James’ visionary leadership and many contributions to the company’s mission and success, and we’re thrilled to count on his leadership as Aura continues to grow.”
“As we know, COVID-19 has created so much hardship in the nation, disproportionately affecting communities of color. As we look to the future, Aura will continue to support its borrowers and lead the way in the fight for economic justice.”
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