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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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Executive Leadership

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 Tansill

Chief Executive Officer

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 Cochran

Chief People Officer

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 Goldman

Chief Financial Officer

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 Gaston

Chief Product Officer

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 Garvey

Chief Operating Officer

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

Josh Mueller

Josh Mueller

Chief Marketing Officer

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 Sloan

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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 Downey

Chief Revenue Officer

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

Satheesh Ravala

Satheesh Ravala

Chief Technology Officer

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 Wheeler

SVP of Transformation

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

1,300+

Financial institutions served

30M+

Customers and members supported nationwide

150+

Leading fintech partners

our core values

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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