Meet the Invela Leadership Team

Our leadership team leverages decades of combined experience in open banking regulation, technology, and payments—uniquely positioning Invela to build an integrated and intelligent network for data access risk management.

Steve Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Darek Nehrebecki

Chief Strategy Officer

Jim Wadsworth

Chief Revenue Officer

Nathanael Coffing

Chief Operations Officer

Dev Kurbur

Chief Customer Officer

Gaby Sulbaran

Chief Payments Officer

Preston McFarland

Chief Technology Officer

Ileana Aguinis

Chief Legal Officer

Strategic Insights for Tomorrow:

Meet Invela’s Advisors

We take pride in our experienced advisors, whose diverse expertise helps us identify opportunities and navigate the challenges and complex regulations of the financial services market. Their guidance is crucial as we develop a flexible network for Data Access Risk Management in
open banking.

Marianne Sullivan

Independent Advisor
Invela Board of Directors

Richard Cordray

Independent Advisor
Invela Board of Directors

Dan Murphy

Strategic Advisor
Supporting Invela

Why Invela: Lessons from Steam

How History Shapes the Data Revolution

The Hartford Steam Boiler Company (HSB) was founded during the Industrial Revolution, just as the Invela Network was established to enhance innovation in the data revolution. The 1865 Sultana steamboat disaster led to tighter boiler regulations and insurance coverage, similar to how recent data breaches highlight the need for improved third-party risk management and insurance protection.

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Dan Murphy

Strategic Advisor, Supporting Invela

Dan Murphy is the Founder of Sunset Park Advisors, Inc., and co-led the CFPB’s recent open banking initiatives, including the 1033 rulemaking and standard-setting processes. Before his role at the CFPB, Dan was the Policy Manager at the Financial Health Network, where he focused on consumer data rights, public benefits delivery, and various policy issues related to financial health and fintech. Before his position at the Financial Health Network, Dan held roles at the Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets, on Capitol Hill, and at the World Bank. The Brookings Institution has published his research, and he has been quoted in major media outlets, including CNBC, the Financial Times, and Politico, among others.

Dan currently serves as a strategic advisor to the Invela Leadership Team, offering valuable insights and guidance on consumer data rights, regulatory compliance, and other policy matters related to financial inclusion and fintech. He is also an active member of the Government Affairs and Strategy Committee, where he contributes to the development of Invela’s strategic direction and policy initiatives.

Richard Cordray

Independent Advisor, Invela Board of Directors

Richard Cordray is a notable figure in consumer protection, having served as the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for six years after being appointed by

President Barack Obama. His significant contributions during his tenure, including the return of over $12 billion to 30 million Americans and the addressing of 1.3 million consumer complaints, underscore Invela’s commitment to consumer protection. In the Biden administration, Cordray was the Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid, overseeing $160 billion in student loan forgiveness for 5 million families. His unique blend of experience in consumer protection, financial aid, and public service, combined with his previous roles as Ohio’s Attorney General, Ohio Treasurer, state legislator, and Solicitor General, makes him a valuable addition to the Invela board of directors.

Cordray will serve on the Invela board of directors and is an active member of the Government Affairs and Strategy Committee, supporting Invela.

Marianne Sullivan

Independent Advisor, Invela Board of Directors

Marianne Sullivan is an accomplished executive leader and board director with over 30 years of experience in the financial services and fintech sectors. Known for her ability to define transformative strategies and reengineer business operations, she has a strong track record in driving profitability and scalable growth.

Marianne has worked with both startups and publicly traded companies, helping them align their business models with emerging technologies and customer needs, particularly in areas such as open banking and digital lending. She is recognized for her operational leadership and deep understanding of customer expectations and regulatory demands.

Her board experience includes roles at Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust, Finicity (acquired by Mastercard), Ardley Technologies, CreditXpert, and Sagent Technologies. In these roles, she has made significant contributions to governance, strategic planning, and innovation-led growth, particularly by aligning business models with emerging technologies and customer needs.