Fintech and technology veteran Chip Harden joins team to fuel next stage of growth of earned wage access solutions
ATLANTA – June 1, 2021 – Instant Financial, the pioneer of earned wage access solutions that help employees take control of their financial wellness, today announced that it has hired Chip Harden as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Harden will oversee the sales and business development teams to foster deeper relationships with customers and work with strategic partners to drive Instant’s upward revenue trajectory.
Harden joins Instant Financial after having spent his career in sales leadership roles within the financial services space, including senior positions at Ondot and First Data. In his role as Chief Revenue Officer, Harden will oversee the sales and business development teams, with a goal of fostering deeper relationships with Customers and working with strategic partners to drive Instant’s upward revenue trajectory.
“I am extremely impressed with the client-centric, mission-driven organization the Instant team has built,” says Harden. “I’m looking forward to building on our current momentum as we continue to delight employers and employees alike.”
“Chip brings to Instant a track record of sales and business development success in the financial services and technology industries,” says Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial. “Chip’s experience in building long-lasting customer relationships and solving complex customer needs with technology will help Instant in our quest to deliver financial wellness to millions of employees in the US.”
The demand for earned wage access space continues to grow at an accelerated pace, as organizations continue to seek out benefits programs for their employees; Chip’s sales and revenue growth experience will help Instant capitalize on this opportunity.
Chip is located in Atlanta, GA, where he serves on the Technology Association of Georgia’s FinTech board. He holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
About Instant Financial
Instant Financial is leading the charge to provide financial freedom and wellness to millions of workers in the United States through its earned wage access solutions. By enabling employers to allow employees to access their daily wages immediately after their shift, Instant Financial helps organizations improve retention and reduce absenteeism while helping employees take control of their financial freedom by bridging the gap between workday and payday. Learn more about Instant Financial at www.instant.co.