David Green is a distinguished fintech leader and former Executive Vice President and CEO of Earnest at Navient Corp., where he spearheaded the integration of innovative lending technology into one of the nation's largest student loan servicers. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Green began his career in operations and strategy roles at companies like Blackhawk Network and LendingClub, before rising to senior leadership at SoFi, where he oversaw product development and scaling of digital lending platforms. His deep expertise in fintech operations, risk management, and customer-centric innovation positioned him as a key architect of growth in the consumer finance sector. Joining Earnest in 2017 as Chief Operating Officer, Green quickly drove operational efficiencies and expanded the company's portfolio of income-share and income-driven repayment products. Promoted to CEO in 2019, he led Earnest through a period of rapid expansion and its landmark acquisition by Navient in 2022 for $1.55 billion. As EVP and CEO of Earnest at Navient, he managed a team that delivered cutting-edge refinancing solutions, enhancing borrower affordability and integrating Earnest's AI-powered underwriting with Navient's servicing capabilities to serve over a million customers. Under Green's stewardship, Earnest achieved record loan originations exceeding $5 billion annually and pioneered features like flexible repayment sliders and real-time rate comparisons, earning accolades for technological excellence. His leadership not only boosted Navient's competitive edge in education finance but also emphasized equitable access to lending. Following his departure in 2024, Green's legacy endures through Earnest's enduring impact on smarter, more transparent student lending.