Kathy Sianis

About Kathy Sianis

With a distinguished career as a high-performing strategic visionary and thought leader, I bring expertise in driving innovation and operational excellence across the FinTech and financial services sectors. My core strengths—Relator, Visionary, and Strategist—paired with my roles as a driver and collaborator, uniquely position me to lead high-impact teams that deliver measurable results in both B2B and B2C environments. I thrive on transforming challenges into opportunities, leveraging cross-functional leadership to create value and lasting growth.As a recognized authority in financial services, I specialize in guiding institutions through the transformative potential of AI and technology integration. My expertise lies in enhancing customer and employee experiences by uncovering efficiencies, driving innovation, and developing forward-thinking strategies. Through a diverse portfolio of thought leadership—including blogs, articles, webinars, speaking engagements, and personalized consultations—I offer clear, actionable insights that resonate across all levels of an organization, from strategy sessions to board meetings.In my role as a financial services subject matter expert, I provide strategic counsel across marketing, sales, client solutions, and product development, forging valuable partnerships with tech providers, industry resellers, and associations. These collaborations create significant opportunities for AI adoption and innovation within the industry, further solidifying my commitment to pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible.My executive leadership background includes end-to-end oversight of critical functions such as branch operations, call centers, digital services, consumer and mortgage lending, deposit operations, marketing, back-office support, and business development. With direct reporting to CEOs and active participation in strategic and board meetings, I have a proven track record of driving commercial lending success, managing asset-liability portfolios, and optimizing loan participation strategies. This comprehensive experience equips me with a deep understanding of how to align strategic initiatives with organizational goals to foster sustainable growth and innovation.

Experience

1. SVP of Client Success and Partnerships (Fintech)

   Posh

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Forecasting
• Sales Management
• Account Management
• Retail
• B2b
• Training & Development
• Program Management
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Management
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Budgets
• Business Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Credit Unions
• Service Management
• Customer Service
• Mentoring
• Credit
• Process Improvement
• Banking
• Mergers
• Risk Management
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Loans
• Business Strategy