Remitly hires Santander alum as its next CEO

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Sebastian Gunningham, previously vice chair of Santander’s Openbank platform, has been hired as the new CEO of Remitly. Matt Oppenheimer, co-founder of Remitly, will transition to a board chair role.

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Original Source Material

Sebastian Gunningham served as vice chair of Santander’s Openbank platform. He replaces Remitly co-founder Matt Oppenheimer, who will move into a board chair role.