October 2025 — Evolve Bank & Trust (Evolve), a leading player in the payments and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sector, has appointed Alex Johnston as Senior Vice President and Head of Open Banking. The move underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital banking innovation and delivering best-in-class financial solutions to its fintech partners and customers.
With over 15 years of experience in banking operations and payment solutions, Johnston brings extensive leadership expertise to the role. His previous positions include serving as Director of Banking Operations and Payment Services at Thread Bank and most recently leading Open Banking Services at Evolve.
“Alex’s proven ability to drive innovation and operational excellence makes him the ideal leader to shape our Open Banking strategy,” said Bob Hartheimer, CEO of Evolve. “His talent for bridging technology with customer experience will be pivotal as we enhance our digital offerings.”
Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Johnston stated, “Evolve Bank & Trust is at the forefront of financial innovation, and I’m honored to help lead the charge in Open Banking. Together, we’ll build secure, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that open new opportunities for our partners and clients.”
This strategic leadership appointment reinforces Evolve’s position as a trusted enabler of next-generation banking infrastructure, aligning with its mission to expand access, security, and innovation across the fintech ecosystem.
