Jacqueline Reses
Chair & CEO, Lead Bank
About
Jacqueline (Jackie) Reses is an American business executive, investor, author and philanthropist who serves as Chair and CEO of Lead Bank. She joined Lead Bank to lead the bank's fintech transformation and is reported by Forbes as a major shareholder (40%). Reses previously led Square Financial Services (as head/executive chairman) and served as Chief Development Officer at Yahoo; her early career included roles at Goldman Sachs. A Wharton School alumna, she is widely covered in financial press for her work scaling banking and lending products and for her investor role in Square.
Jacqueline Reses is Chair and CEO of Lead Bank, a former Square executive and Yahoo Chief Development Officer, and a Wharton alumna.
At a Glance
Verified- Birth year
- 1969
- Lead Bank ownership
- 40% shareholder (reported by Forbes)
- Square stake
- 0.4% stake in Square (reported by Forbes)
- Forbes ranking
- Ranked No. 30 on Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women (2021)
Professional Experience
Chair & CEO
Lead Bank
N/A - Present
Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Lead Bank, leading the bank's fintech strategy and operations; described in Forbes as a principal shareholder and featured in Lead Bank's corporate communications about growth plans.
Head / Executive Chairman, Square Financial Services
Square Financial Services (Square)
N/A - Present
Led Square Financial Services' efforts to build banking and lending products for small businesses and consumers; listed on LinkedIn and referenced in fintech coverage as a senior Square executive.
Chief Development Officer
Yahoo
N/A - Present
Served as Chief Development Officer at Yahoo, a role referenced in industry profiles and commentary on talent and people leadership.
Early career roles
Goldman Sachs
N/A - Present
Early-career roles at Goldman Sachs are cited in media profiles as foundational to her leadership and financial services experience.
Education
Degree not specified
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Knowledge Base
Achievements & Awards
Chair & CEO of Lead Bank; major shareholder
Serves as Chair and CEO of Lead Bank and is reported by Forbes as a 40% shareholder in the bank.
Square equity stake and Forbes recognition
2021-08-25
Reported to hold a 0.4% stake in Square and ranked No. 30 on Forbes' list of America's Richest Self-Made Women (Forbes coverage, 2021).
Senior Square leadership
Led Square Financial Services as head/executive chairman, building banking and lending products for small businesses and consumers.
Senior role at Yahoo
Served as Chief Development Officer at Yahoo, overseeing development initiatives and people-related strategy (as referenced in industry articles).
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