Plaid hires ex-FDIC chief Jelena McWilliams

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Summary

- Jelena McWilliams, a former FDIC chief, is joining fintech Plaid as the president of corporate and external affairs. - She will bring expertise in transparency, consumer protection, and innovation to her new role.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

While the article does not directly mention Texas credit unions, it highlights a significant hire that could influence fintech regulations and practices, which are relevant for all CUs including those in Texas.

Original Source Material

The fintech’s CEO praised the incoming president of corporate and external affairs as a “consistent voice for transparency, consumer protection, and innovation” in a blog post Thursday.