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Gavin Michael

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Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank
📍 New York, New York, United States

Gavin Michael is the Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank, where he is dedicated to transforming banking through digital innovation and expanding financial access. He previously held leadership roles at Bakkt and Citi, focusing on technology in global consumer banking.

He earned his Ph. D. from The Australian National University and a BSc(Hons) from The University of Western Australia.

He is particularly focused on addressing the affordability crisis faced by everyday Americans.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Gavin shows up

Charming & Persuasive
Generous
Decisive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Gavin cares about

Financial Inclusion
Dedicated to expanding access to financial services and breaking down traditional banking barriers for millions of Americans.
Digital Banking Innovation
Leads Varo Bank in revolutionizing banking through digital innovation and empowering customers with resilient financial products.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Varo Bank
11-2024 - 4-2025
Leader at Varo Bank
Varo Bank
3-2024
Senior Advisor
Bakkt
1-2021 - 3-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Bakkt
12-2016 - 1-2021
Head of Technology, Global Consumer Bank
Citi
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Education
1989 - 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Australian National University
1985 - 1988
BSc(Hons)
The University of Western Australia
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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