Nubank Appoints Eric Young as New CTO to Drive Global Expansion and AI Advancements

Nubank appoints Eric Young as new Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Vitor Olivier. Young brings over 20 years of leadership experience from Snap Inc., Google, and Amazon. His focus will be on operational excellence, international expansion, and advancing AI technologies. Young will report directly to CEO David Vélez and drive initiatives for Nubank's global growth.

Nubank, one of the largest digital financial services platforms globally, has appointed Eric Young as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Vitor Olivier [1]. Young brings over two decades of leadership experience from prominent tech companies such as Snap Inc., Google, and Amazon. His appointment underscores Nubank's commitment to operational excellence, international expansion, and the advancement of AI technologies to drive global growth.

Young's career highlights include serving as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Snap Inc., where he led teams responsible for scaling infrastructure and delivering seamless, mobile-first experiences to hundreds of millions of users. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Google as Vice President of Engineering, overseeing foundational elements of their technical infrastructure. He also spent 15 years at Amazon, where he scaled enterprise systems and processes in various roles across supply chain, fulfillment, personalization, and pricing [1].

Young will report directly to David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank. His primary focus will be maintaining operational excellence, driving international expansion through platformization, and advancing critical AI technologies to accelerate growth. He will work closely with Olivier in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition [1].

Olivier, who has been with Nubank since its early days, will step down in September after holding several executive positions. He expressed gratitude for his time at Nubank and the support from Vélez during his transition [1].

The appointment of Young signals Nubank's intention to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance its services and expand its reach. With Young's extensive experience in scaling and leading technology platforms, investors and financial professionals can expect Nubank to continue its trajectory of innovation and growth.

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[1] https://international.nubank.com.br/company/nubank-appoints-eric-young-as-chief-technology-officer/