Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced the appointment of Mike Milotich as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director, effective immediately. Mr. Milotich has served as Interim CEO since February 2025, in addition to his role of Chief Financial Officer.
“Since joining Marqeta, Mike has played a key role in strengthening the Company’s operations and financial foundation, driving improved profitability and unlocking opportunities for growth,” said Judson C. Linville, Chair of the Marqeta Board. “After completing a thorough search, the Board determined that Mike is the right CEO for Marqeta. A highly respected executive with strong customer connections and deep knowledge of both our business and industry, he has proven to be a talented team builder and thoughtful and steady hand while serving as Interim CEO. With Mike at the helm, Marqeta is well-positioned to execute our strategy and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”
“I’m excited to lead Marqeta at this pivotal time for our company,” said Mr. Milotich. “We’ve made significant progress in advancing our strategic initiatives and sharpening our focus on execution, and I believe in our ability to further accelerate this work as we move forward. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented team to pursue and capture the immense market opportunities, enable innovation and business expansion for our customers, and drive enhanced value creation.”
The Company’s Board of Directors will commence a search for Marqeta’s next Chief Financial Officer, with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Mr. Milotich will continue to serve as CFO until a successor has been identified.
