Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT) makes interim leaders William Jacobs and Chris Ruppel permanent

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Green Dot Corporation reported a leadership update. The board of directors has made permanent the executive roles that William I. Jacobs and Chris Ruppel had been holding on an interim basis since March 2025. Effective January 6, 2026, Jacobs was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Green Dot Corporation. On the same date, Ruppel was appointed President of Green Dot Corporation and also Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank. This change formalizes the company’s top leadership structure after an interim period.

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Green Dot formalizes its interim CEO and president roles into permanent positions.

Green Dot Corporation has shifted from interim to permanent leadership by appointing William I. Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Ruppel as President of the company, and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank, effective January 6, 2026. Both had served in these capacities on an interim basis since March 2025.

This move confirms the board’s decision to keep the existing executive team in place rather than seek external candidates, which may support continuity in strategy and operations. The filing does not provide additional information on compensation, contractual terms, or strategic changes tied to these appointments.

Subsequent company filings and disclosures may elaborate on any leadership priorities or organizational changes under Jacobs and Ruppel, providing more detail on how this permanent structure aligns with Green Dot’s long-term plans.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 6, 2026

Green Dot Corporation

(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-34819						95-4766827
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1675 N. Freedom Blvd (200 West) Building 1

Provo,

Utah

84604

(626)

765-2000

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class:			Trading Symbol(s):			Name of each exchange on which registered:
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value			GDOT			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 7, 2026, Green Dot Corporation (the “Company”) announced it had transitioned the roles in which William I Jacobs and Chris Ruppel have been serving since March 2025 from interim to permanent. Effective January 6, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed William I Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chris Ruppel as President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GREEN DOT CORPORATION
By:						/s/ Amy Pugh
						Amy Pugh
						General Counsel

Date: January 7, 2026

FAQ

What leadership change did Green Dot Corporation (GDOT) disclose in this 8-K?

Green Dot Corporation disclosed that its board appointed William I. Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Ruppel as President of the company and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank, effective January 6, 2026.

Were the new Green Dot (GDOT) CEO and president previously serving in interim roles?

Yes. The filing states that William I. Jacobs and Chris Ruppel had been serving in these roles on an interim basis since March 2025, and the company has now transitioned those roles to permanent status.

What position does William I. Jacobs now hold at Green Dot Corporation?

Effective January 6, 2026, William I. Jacobs was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Green Dot Corporation, transitioning from his prior interim role.

What positions does Chris Ruppel hold at Green Dot and Green Dot Bank?

As of January 6, 2026, Chris Ruppel serves as President of Green Dot Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank.

Does the Green Dot (GDOT) 8-K discuss financial results or transactions?

No. This 8-K focuses on a Regulation FD Disclosure about executive leadership, specifically the appointments of William I. Jacobs and Chris Ruppel, and does not present financial results or major transactions.

When did Green Dot’s board make the CEO and president appointments effective?

The appointments of William I. Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Ruppel as President of Green Dot Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot Bank were effective on January 6, 2026.