{"id":535132,"date":"2021-09-07T16:13:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T20:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/meta-financial-group-inc-announces-leadership-transition\/"},"modified":"2021-09-07T16:13:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T20:13:06","slug":"meta-financial-group-inc-announces-leadership-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/meta-financial-group-inc-announces-leadership-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta Financial Group, Inc.\u00ae Announces Leadership Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Brad Hanson to Retire as President and CEO to Pursue Entrepreneurial and Philanthropic Endeavors<\/em><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Brett Pharr to Become CEO of Meta Financial Group, CEO of MetaBank, N.A., and Join the Boards of Directors<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Anthony Sharett to Become President of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank, N.A.<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept.  07, 2021  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Meta Financial Group, Inc.<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (Nasdaq: CASH) (the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced that Brad Hanson, President and CEO of the Company and Co-President and CEO of the Company\u2019s wholly-owned subsidiary MetaBank<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, N.A. (\u201cMetaBank\u201d together with the Company, \u201cMeta\u201d), has informed the Company\u2019s Board of Directors of his intention to focus on entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors and retire from Meta.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Board of Directors has appointed Brett Pharr, currently Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaBank, as incoming CEO of the Company and of MetaBank, N.A. He will also be appointed as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Company and MetaBank. Anthony Sharett, currently EVP and Chief Legal &amp; Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary of the Company and MetaBank, will step into the role of President of the Company and MetaBank.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">To help ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Hanson will continue in his current position through September 30, 2021, when his retirement will become effective, and he will remain on the Company\u2019s Board until the next annual stockholders\u2019 meeting, expected to take place in February 2022. He also will serve as a Strategic Advisor to Meta and the Boards on industry and partner relations until the end of 2022.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cOn behalf of Meta\u2019s Boards of Directors, customers, employees and shareholders, we thank Brad for his contributions over nearly twenty years, which helped to build Meta\u2019s leadership position in the financial services and payments industries, and for his commitment to our mission of financial inclusion for all<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>,\u201d said Douglas J. Hajek, Chairman of Meta\u2019s Boards of Directors.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Mr. Hanson joined the Company in 2004 to found Meta Payment Systems and served as President of that business until 2013, when he was named President of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in October 2018. Upon retirement, Mr. Hanson will, among other things, work on a forthcoming initiative, in which Meta will be a partner through its venture capital arm, to provide more efficient cross-border remittance between the United States and Mexico for underbanked customers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cMeta has a deep bench of experienced and highly-qualified senior-level executives, and we are pleased to appoint Brett to the role of CEO and to our Boards,\u201d Mr. Hajek added. \u201cWe are highly confident in the company\u2019s prospects, and in Brett\u2019s solid grasp of our unique business model and ability to continue to execute our strategy to create value for all stakeholders, as we profitably expand our businesses and execute our ESG and DEI initiatives. Our confidence is further demonstrated by the share repurchase program we announced today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Mr. Pharr was appointed Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaBank in June 2020 and, prior to that, served as the EVP, Group Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance for the Company and Meta. A trusted and collaborative leader, Mr. Pharr brings over 35 years of experience in large, complex financial institutions to the CEO role, having held roles of increasing responsibility at Bank of America and Citizens Bank. He has led Commercial, Consumer and M&amp;A operations, and is also a recognized specialist in optimized risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cIt is an honor to be appointed to lead Meta\u2019s growth at this significant time in our development,\u201d said Mr. Pharr. \u201cMeta serves as the backbone for financial technology companies and others offering innovative financial services, while supporting established partners with their programs. Our pipeline has never been stronger, and I look forward to working with our nearly 1,200 employees to continue our growth trajectory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Mr. Sharett was appointed Chief Legal &amp; Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary in June 2020 and, prior to that, served as General Counsel of Meta. Mr. Sharett brings both business leadership as well as risk and compliance expertise to the President role. Before joining the Company, he held legal and business unit leadership positions at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Previously, he was a partner at BakerHostetler where he was the national co-leader of the firm\u2019s Financial Services Practice Group.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cMeta was founded in 1954 on the philosophy that it must \u2018take care of the people,\u2019 and I look forward to working with our talented leadership team and employees to continue fulfilling that premise and our mission of financial inclusion for all<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>,\u201d Mr. Sharett said.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Mr. Hanson added: \u201cI am proud of the Meta team, our commitment to our customers and the role we have played in advancing \u2018Banking as a Service.\u2019 It has been a privilege to serve as Meta\u2019s CEO, and I know Meta\u2019s commitment to financial empowerment will continue under Brett and Anthony\u2019s leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Forward Looking Statements<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events, including those relating to the anticipated transition of the CEO and President roles and the expectation that Mr. Hanson will work with Meta\u2019s venture capital arm on a forthcoming initiative. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cmight,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cprojection,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cannualized\u201d and \u201coutlook,\u201d or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various risks, uncertainties and other factors. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect our future results and financial condition, see our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events, or for any other reason.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Meta Financial Group, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>\n        <sup><br \/>\n          <strong>\u00ae<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/sup>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=gHP4z0nunxSBpG5Tj8zwvqWZxyglkaz1xJ4zbvn10Ina2zNj3CpTKS_dA1gXo-WDYm_pPLHI5lGK-rshWAhhJtFt6Sbg43B_q-Q54vlA1uPliTXtQ8942w1uCA42japz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meta Financial Group, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=B2yn898pUWGblqCptWe3XyU0aAgkr9AECGfwuNYBKlY5_FQp-6KXlmVWBQbr_2LDXCFImMtMprrTifaqgLVtbA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <sup>\u00ae<\/sup><br \/>\n        <\/a> (\u201cMeta\u201d) (Nasdaq: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=e-uSfdr5HwWv99bEm3mAUTi__-PbkVm8i-tsqUgWCWUp5Mx9BuxW2iuQh9OJU1bYy52cSU_vK5FWgKDlAf7I_dTXvF1XcPWOVgLX2v9SFoU=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CASH<\/a>) is a South Dakota-based financial holding company. At Meta, our mission is financial inclusion for all<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Through our subsidiary, MetaBank<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, N.A., we strive to remove barriers to financial access and promote economic mobility by working with third parties to provide responsible, secure, high quality financial products that contribute to the social and economic benefit of communities at the core of the real economy. Meta works to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. Additional information can be found by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8c2hB1HbTwW5nKmNNkMDJBpcjALWSQYKnuxwGehwY-1joZGQ1OgpTu-06sTAA6eLiRx08Y_xb1ClWXCUiHk2AAWieEPSMjQHM1Wu9Oti_H39nWcFKTQzPtzDNZTcFB3M\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.metafinancialgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Investor Relations Contact<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Brittany Kelley Elsasser<br \/>605-362-2423\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=OYrWY6_RQK__rqg4gqGnLfV5XsE2hsm0WyFLT3rb9Z-TRCCN3GHckLf-42Rp3e3Yxzl4RLUsqZCtHFuMtTSmr7sMtppvYP2s8lBbFsMyZ4Y=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bkelley@metabank.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Media Relations Contact<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DxzzY1ItDHd1IUGzLbMC3fqcDnlrXSIH4C1T8q4PtrVWrPaKRSkN_EI9VxnSA9v6JcNtfZ4acIcI9TLKOzCSZCQo4E5HlptOVryGXUwCHez9kwJemump-Ab4FRk67WjL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mediarelations@metabank.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODMyMTQ4MSM0MzkyNzQ0IzUwMDA3ODY2Mw==\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZWM2NDA2M2QtYmFjMy00NmY5LWE4ODItODg4MzIzZDNiZWNiLTUwMDA3ODY2Mw==\/tiny\/Meta-Financial-Group-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brad Hanson to Retire as President and CEO to Pursue Entrepreneurial and Philanthropic Endeavors Brett Pharr to Become CEO of Meta Financial Group, CEO of MetaBank, N.A., and Join the Boards of Directors Anthony Sharett to Become President of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank, N.A. SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Meta Financial Group, Inc.\u00ae (Nasdaq: CASH) (the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced that Brad Hanson, President and CEO of the Company and Co-President and CEO of the Company\u2019s wholly-owned subsidiary MetaBank\u00ae, N.A. (\u201cMetaBank\u201d together with the Company, \u201cMeta\u201d), has informed the Company\u2019s Board of Directors of his intention to focus on entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors and retire from Meta. 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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Meta Financial Group, Inc.\u00ae (Nasdaq: CASH) (the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced that Brad Hanson, President and CEO of the Company and Co-President and CEO of the Company\u2019s wholly-owned subsidiary MetaBank\u00ae, N.A. (\u201cMetaBank\u201d together with the Company, \u201cMeta\u201d), has informed the Company\u2019s Board of Directors of his intention to focus on entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors and retire from Meta. 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