Scott Sanborn
CEO of Lending Club
Scott Sanborn
CEO of Lending Club
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
CEO
2016 - Current
As President and CEO, Scott leads the company’s vision of creating unprecedented value to borrowers and investors through Lending Club’s online credit marketplace and constant innovation. This year Scott was named Executive of the Year by LendIt for his leadership and positioning the company for its next phase of growth.
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
2013
In 2013, Scott took on the additional role of COO, scaling all operations, marketing and product initiatives as well as management of all customer-facing operations. He helped lead the company through a prolonged period of triple digit growth that led to its 2014 IPO, and has been a driving force in the management and development of the organization.
Chief Marketing Officer
2010
As CMO, Scott directed 100% growth year on year through the management of product development, business development, marketing/PR and investor services.
Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer
2008 - 2010
Oversaw double digit growth in revenue and customer acquisition driven by PR and online marketing.
President
2008 - 2008
Assumed leadership of company post a bankruptcy filing. Developed a new operating plan and successfully managed the reduced workforce to exceed financial goals. Oversaw presentation of the company for sale under guidance of the Board of Directors.
CMO
2007 - 2008
SVP Marketing
2002 - 2007
VP Online Marketing
2002 - 2004
Responsible for online and multichannel marketing efforts (search, online advertising, email, promotions, tv, direct mail)
VP Client Services
1998 - 2002
Account Director
1996 - 1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1987 - 1992