Matt Thomson joins Blend as head of revenue

"He joins Blend after roles at Alkami Technology and ACI Worldwide, where he built sales teams and grew customer bases across community banks, credit unions and regional institutions. Blend has built a powerful platform, strong relationships with key customers, and has good momentum in the market, Thomson said in a statement. Financial institutions are looking for partners who can help them compete digitally while maintaining the relationships that define their brands."

"Thomson spent more than a decade at Alkami Technology, leading the sales organization as the company grew from fewer than 10 financial institution customers to more than 300. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at P&H Solutions and ACI Worldwide, working with large U.S. banks on digital payment platforms. Matt has a proven ability to build trust with executives at financial institutions and help them see how technology can transform their business, said Nima Ghamsari, Blend's co-founder."

"He understands the challenges banks and credit unions face, and he knows how to build the kind of long-term partnerships that drive real results. We're excited to have him leading our revenue strategy. Brian Kneafsey, Blend's outgoing head of revenue, will move into an advisory role after helping build the company's go-to-market strategy, the company said. The SEC filing also noted that, as of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Blend's pipeline is up approximately 60% year over year."

Matt Thomson joins Blend after leadership roles at Alkami Technology and ACI Worldwide, where he built sales teams and expanded customer bases across community banks and credit unions. He led Alkami's sales organization as the company grew from fewer than 10 customers to more than 300. Blend has a powerful platform, strong customer relationships and market momentum. Financial institutions seek partners that enable digital competition while preserving brand-defining relationships. Brian Kneafsey will move into an advisory role. Blend's pipeline rose about 60% year over year at the end of Q3 2025. In October, Blend launched Intelligent Origination, an AI-driven origination platform embedding automation and analytics.

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