Miami, Florida – July 16, 2024 – Loquat Inc., an innovative financial technology company, today proudly announced the addition of two key leaders to its executive team. Chris Cochran has been appointed as the Chief Product Delivery Officer, and Rogelio Sanchez takes the role of Chief Revenue & Customer Success Officer.

Chris Cochran brings extensive experience in product delivery and management from the financial services industry. Having successfully launched innovative products at notable companies like Western Union, Expedia Group, Charles Schwab, and NCR, Chris is well-equipped to lead Loquat’s product initiatives. His expertise in integrating smooth compliance processes with user-friendly interfaces is set to drive success in the market.

“We are excited to welcome Chris Cochran to our team. His proven ability to deliver successful products and his commitment to enhancing small business tools align perfectly with our mission at Loquat. Chris’s vision for seamless and secure software solutions will be instrumental as we continue to support the growth and innovation of small businesses,”

said Zarina Tsomaeva, CEO & Founder of Loquat.

“I am inspired to join Loquat and contribute to a mission that empowers small businesses with cutting-edge digital banking tools. I look forward to working with the Loquat team to make a significant impact in the fintech sector,”

commented Chris Cochran, Chief Product Delivery Officer.

Joining Chris in executive leadership, Rogelio Sanchez brings over 30 years of international experience in banking, digital payments, and entrepreneurship. His transformative leadership and deep industry knowledge are pivotal as he leads Loquat’s efforts in expanding business opportunities and connecting small businesses with innovative solutions.

“Rogelio Sanchez is a valuable addition to our leadership team. His extensive background and innovative approach in digital finance will greatly enhance our connections between Credit Unions, Community Banks, and Small Business Owners, furthering our mission to facilitate growth and success for small businesses,”

added Zarina Tsomaeva.

“I am honored to be part of Loquat and look forward to driving growth and success for small businesses together with our team. It’s a privilege to help small business owners gain access to technologies that enhance their opportunities in today’s competitive market,”

said Rogelio Sanchez, Chief Revenue & Customer Success Officer.

About Loquat Inc.

Loquat is a pioneering financial technology company with a proprietary banking-as-a-service platform tailored for the small business sector. Founded by a world-class team of former banking executives, fraud specialists, and technology innovators, Loquat’s comprehensive platform supports credit unions and community banks in launching and enhancing digital banking services for SMBs, facilitating everything from new account onboarding to providing lending solutions, all while maintaining a superior user experience.

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