Guided by expertise. Driven by what's next
Our leadership brings deep financial services and technology expertise to build the next generation of banking platforms.
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Meet the Candescent team
A seasoned team with deep roots in banking and technology, committed to creating better experiences for financial institutions and the people they serve.

Brendan Tansill
Brendan leads Candescent’s strategy and growth. He previously served as President of Digital Banking at NCR Voyix and EVO Payments, where he led EVO’s $4B sale to Global Payments in 2023.

Caroline Cochran
Caroline leads global people and talent strategy. With a data-driven approach to organizational growth, she focuses on engagement, talent development, and a strategic organizational culture.

David Goldman
David leads Candescent’s global finance organization, focusing on financial operations and strategic planning. He brings 20+ years of experience, including guiding over 20 M&A transactions at EVO Payments.

Gareth Gaston
Gareth draws on his 25+ years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation in financial services to lead product strategy and innovation in Candescent.

John Garvey
John leads strategic execution and operational outcomes for financial institution clients. He has 30+ years of experience in global financial services.

Josh Mueller
Josh brings 20+ years leading go-to-market and growth across enterprise technology. He focuses on category definition and driving demand at scale.

Nathan Sloan
Nathan specializes in legal and governance leadership for software and technology companies. He has 25+ years of experience, with deep expertise in AI, compliance, privacy, and security.

Reid Downey
Reid leads sales, client relationships, revenue operations, and enablement. He focuses on measurable results, trust-based relationships, and high-performing teams.

Satheesh Ravala
Satheesh focuses on advancing Candescent’s technology vision and AI-enabled platform transformation. He has 25+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS and fintech.

Stephanie Wheeler
Stephanie leads initiatives that improve the customer journey. She was previously an advisor to Fortune 500 leaders at Bain & Company and Accenture on B2B customer experience and large-scale transformation.
Proven impact
Financial institutions served
Customers and members supported nationwide
Leading fintech partners
What drives us forward
At Candescent, our values guide everything we do, from how we collaborate with clients to how we innovate for the future. We believe in integrity, curiosity, and connection. Together, these drive us to build technology that empowers financial institutions and the communities they serve.
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