loanDepot Names New EVP, Chief Digital Officer

As loanDepot, Inc. continues its efforts to advance technological innovation in mortgage lending, the company announced the appointment of George Brady as executive vice president and chief digital officer, effective July 6. 

In his new role, Brady will be responsible for overseeing the company's technology capabilities, including its proprietary platform, mello, with a specific focus on spearheading loanDepot's technological innovation, according to a press release. He will report directly to loanDepot founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh. The company's technology team, led by Sudhir Nair, chief information officer, will report to Brady.

“Pushing the technology envelope is in loanDepot's DNA,” said Hsieh. “George is a rare talent whose unmatched knowledge, skills and leadership will help drive our world-class platform to new heights and continue to cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence. George adds incredible firepower to an already exceptional team, and I'm confident his vision will enable us to further advance our ongoing quest to revolutionize mortgage lending.”

Brady has 35 years of experience in technology and innovation leadership across a variety of financial services firms, most recently as chief technology officer at Capital One, where he led a comprehensive digital transformation of the company's software and risk management capabilities. Brady also held technology leadership roles at Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs & Co, among other major financial institutions.