Penfold appoints fintech veteran Jonathan Schneider as new Chairman
Penfold, a digital workplace pension provider, has named Jonathan Schneider as its new Chairman. The appointment arrives as the company pushes forward in the workplace savings sector. Schneider brings decades of experience in scaling finance and technology firms.
Schneider has spent 25 years building and investing in high-growth financial businesses. He co-founded and later sold companies like Capital Step and Provira. His leadership also helped Iwoca disburse over £3 billion in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
At Penfold, he will collaborate with the executive team on strategy, fundraising, and expanding into corporate markets. Schneider currently chairs other tech-driven firms, including Ada Health and Multiply.ai. He expressed enthusiasm for Penfold's focus on employee experience and financial wellbeing.
Chris Eastwood, Penfold's CEO and co-founder, highlighted Schneider's track record as a key asset. His experience is expected to support the company's scaling efforts and long-term mission.
Schneider's role begins as Penfold accelerates its growth in workplace savings. His background in finance and technology will guide the company's next phase. No details on employee numbers or expansion plans have been disclosed at this time.
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