H&R Block Appoints New CTO and SVP of Operations & Technology

H&R Block has appointed Jason Lenhart as its new Chief Technology Officer, and Monika Mehrotra as Senior Vice President, Operations & Technology. Lenhart will lead the company's engineering teams in building scalable solutions aligned with H&R Block's consumer and small business ideal states. Mehrotra will oversee financial products operations, fraud prevention, infrastructure, global systems, and India operations. Both appointments are aimed at enhancing the company's technology capabilities.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has made significant appointments to its senior leadership team, aiming to enhance its technology capabilities and operational efficiency. The company has appointed Jason Lenhart as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Monika Mehrotra as Senior Vice President, Operations & Technology.

Jason Lenhart brings extensive engineering expertise and a product-led mindset to H&R Block. Previously, he served as Vice President of Technology Engineering at JetBlue, where he led software development and the launch of key digital products, including HBO Max. Lenhart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Drexel University. In his new role, Lenhart will lead the company's engineering teams to build scalable, product-driven solutions aligned with H&R Block's consumer and small business ideal states [1].

Monika Mehrotra brings a unique blend of engineering, global delivery, and operational excellence experience to H&R Block. Before joining, she was Vice President of Global Operations at TransUnion. Mehrotra holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science from the Institute of Engineering and Technology in India and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She will oversee financial products operations, fraud prevention, infrastructure, global systems, and India operations, driving efficiency and innovation across the company's platforms [2].

These appointments are part of H&R Block's ongoing transformation efforts to elevate its financial services and build on its 70-year legacy of empowering financial freedom for clients through trust and technology. The company has also introduced additional leadership roles to support its mission, including Brendan Mulryan (VP of Customer Care), Ian Campbell (VP of Assisted Tax Products), Keith Miller (VP of Real Estate), Jessica Hazel (VP of Investor Relations), and Brandy King (VP of Corporate Communications) [1].

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[1] https://investors.hrblock.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hr-block-welcomes-new-senior-leadership
[2] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/H%26R+Block+Appoints+Jason+Lenhart+as+Chief+Technology+Officer+and+Monika+Mehrotra+as+Senior+Vice+President%2C+Operations+%26+Technology