MeridianLink, Inc., a leading provider of modern software platforms to financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, welcomes Elias Olmeta as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Olmeta, a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience as a financial leader, will succeed Larry Katz, who has moved into the role of President.
“Elias Olmeta’s impressive track record and expertise in scaling SaaS companies make him the ideal addition to MeridianLink’s leadership team,” said Nicolaas Vlok, CEO of MeridianLink®. “Together with Larry, who is transitioning to the President role, Elias brings valuable industry insights and relevant expertise that will have an outsized impact on the future successes of MeridianLink as we continue democratizing lending for consumers, businesses, and communities across the country.”
Mr. Olmeta has a long history of driving growth, profitability, and value creation at private and public companies. He has held various senior leadership roles, including CFO positions at Vistage Worldwide and Mitchell International. In those roles, he has been instrumental in overseeing financial operations, implementing growth strategies, and leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
“I am thrilled to join MeridianLink at such an exciting and transformative time for the Company and the financial services sector. As the industry continues shifting toward digital offerings, MeridianLink’s products empower financial institutions to drive growth and deepen customer relationships through increased accessibility, convenience, and personalization,” said Mr. Olmeta. “I look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued growth by ensuring we meet our customers’ digital transformation needs while driving sustainable profitability and market share expansion.”
Mr. Olmeta’s extensive background includes roles in finance, corporate development, and operations leadership. Most recently, he served as CFO at Vistage Worldwide, where he led financial operations for a subscription-based professional services business. Prior to that, he was CFO at Mitchell International, a provider of SaaS solutions to the automotive and insurance industry. He has also held positions at CarProof, now part of CARFAX Canada, and Solera Holdings where he spent nearly six years in a variety of corporate development and finance roles. Earlier in his career, Mr. Olmeta spent over a decade at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Mr. Olmeta currently serves on the board of directors of AutoCanada (TSE: ACQ), Canada’s largest automotive dealer group. He holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Rochester and an M.B.A. from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.
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