Bankrate Leadership
Our leaders bring decades of industry experience to drive growth and solidify Bankrate's foothold as the leading personal finance marketplace. With a focus on transparency and integrity, we foster a supportive culture of learning, individual development and success.
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Matt Fellowes
Chief Executive OfficerMatt is the ex-Head of Wealth at Capital One and CIO at Morningstar, and founded several start-ups at the nexus of tech and finance delivering 325–440% ROIC.
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Rick Bowman
Chief Product & Tech OfficerRick is ex-Head of Product at Capital One, Chief Software Officer at Morningstar, and SVP Engineering at HelloWallet; he also co-founded a digital health startup backed by leading institutions.
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Michael Sousa
Chief Operating OfficerMichael joined Bankrate in 2019 bringing nearly 10 years of industry experience at J.P. Morgan in private banking and digital tech. He holds a BS in Finance from Wake Forest University.
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Vicki Caruso
Chief People OfficerVikki joined Bankrate in 2025 as Chief People Officer with more than 25 years of experience building and scaling people organizations across financial services, insurance, and technology.
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Brendan Clair
Chief Commercial OfficerBrendan has 15+ years in Enterprise Sales and partnerships. Former Head of Strategic Partnerships, he built strong ties with financial institutions and scaled revenue across financial services.
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Alex Zuelsdorf
Head of InnovationAlex brings nearly a decade of experience driving innovation and growth across financial services and digital media, scaling revenue and users 150%+ at brands like CNET and GameSpot.
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