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Scott Sanborn

CEO of Lending Club

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Scott Sanborn is the CEO of Lending Club in San Francisco, California, where he has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. With a strong background in finance and marketing, he has successfully led Lending Club through strategic partnerships and digital marketing initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and success. Throughout his career, Scott has demonstrated expertise in customer acquisition and affiliate marketing, playing key roles in companies such as eHealthInsurance, RedEnvelope, and HSN/Home Shopping Network. His leadership in driving marketing strategies and building successful teams has been instrumental in his career advancement and current role as CEO of Lending Club.

Work Experience 

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Lending Club

  • 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.

Lending Club is an online financial community that brings together creditworthy borrowers and savvy investors.

Raised $392,230,000.00 from Two Sigma.

lendingclub.com
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eHealthInsurance

  • Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer

    2008 - 2010

    Oversaw double digit growth in revenue and customer acquisition driven by PR and online marketing.

eHealth is an online source of health insurance information for individuals, families, and small businesses.

Raised $578,700,000.00 from H.I.G. Capital.

ehealthinsurance.com
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RedEnvelope

  • 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

Chocolate Strawberries Delivered

berries.com
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HSN / Home Shopping Network

  • SVP Marketing

    2002 - 2007

  • VP Online Marketing

    2002 - 2004

    Responsible for online and multichannel marketing efforts (search, online advertising, email, promotions, tv, direct mail)

Home Shopping Network is a retailer and marketplace for a variety of products.

hsn.com
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i-traffic / AGENCY.COM

  • VP Client Services

    1998 - 2002

Agency.com is an interactive marketing agency providing marketing strategy, advertising, analytics, and optimization services.

agency.com

Lintas Amsterdam

  • Account Director

    1996 - 1998

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