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Gavin Michael is Chief Executive Officer at Bakkt Opco Holdings, LLC since 2021.
Dr. Michael is Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank, NA starting in 2025.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Bakkt, Inc. from 2021 to 2024, Managing Director-Research & Development at Accenture Ltd. from 2010 to 2011, Director at Avanade, Inc., Information Technology Director-Retail Banking at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Head-Strategy & Architecture at National Australia Bank Ltd., Head-Technology at Citigroup, Inc., and Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Accenture LLP.
Education includes a doctorate from The Australian National University and an undergraduate degree from The University of Western Australia.
Gavin Michael active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Bakkt Opco Holdings LLC
Bakkt Opco Holdings LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops platforms and provides services related to the trading, management, settlement & compensation of digital assets | Chief Executive Officer | 11/01/2021 |
Varo Bank, NA
Varo Bank, NA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a digital banking software | Chief Executive Officer | 18/02/2025 |
Former positions of Gavin Michael
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BAKKT, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 26/03/2024 |
Accenture Ltd.
Accenture Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting, technology & outsourcing services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 21/03/2011 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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National Australia Bank Ltd.
National Australia Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Citigroup, Inc.
Citigroup, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides retail, investment, commercial banking, brand cards, securities sale & exchanges services | Finance |
Accenture Ltd.
Accenture Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting, technology & outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Accenture LLP
Accenture LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategy, consulting, technology and operations services | Commercial Services |
Australian National University
Australian National University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Avanade, Inc.
Avanade, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft, SharePoint, CRM, cloud computing, Dynamics 365, supply chain management, application development, business consulting and related services | Technology Services |
The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lloyds Banking Group Plc
Lloyds Banking Group Plc Major BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services | Finance |
Bakkt Opco Holdings LLC
Bakkt Opco Holdings LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops platforms and provides services related to the trading, management, settlement & compensation of digital assets | Technology Services |
Varo Bank, NA
Varo Bank, NA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a digital banking software | Technology Services |
VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings
VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Bakkt Holdings, Inc.
Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a digital asset marketplace that enables institutions and consumers to buy, sell, store and spend digital assets | Commercial Services |
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