Oportun Wins CEO Connection 2023 Economic Justice Award
January 23 2023 - 8:05AM
Oportun (Nasdaq:OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking
platform, today announced that it has been named a winner of the
2023 CEO Connection Economic Justice Award and recognized as an
Economic Justice Champion. This award recognizes mid-market
companies that are influencing change, innovation, and standards
for excellence, while making equal opportunity in their companies
and communities a way of life.
The award-winning companies were evaluated based
on their results in the following areas: Board Diversity, C-Suite
Diversity, Supply Chain Diversity, Workforce Diversity, and
Community Engagement. Based on their scores, the companies were
recognized for the following levels of achievement: Economic
Justice Champions, Economic Justice Advocates,
Economic Justice Engaged.
“We are proud to be recognized for the work we
do and our commitment to building and fostering a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive culture where all can feel a sense of
belonging,” said Raul Vazquez, Oportun CEO. “With a team that
reflects the diverse communities we serve, Oportun is
well-positioned to fulfill our mission and assist those who have
been left out of or have not been well-served by the financial
mainstream.”
Since inception, Oportun has provided more than
$14.7 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its
members more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees, and helped its
members set aside an average of $3,000 annually for rainy days and
other needs. Oportun has also helped more than 1 million members
establish a credit history.
“When we embrace diversity and include those
left out or marginalized, we not only set an example for all to
see, we give hope to those who often have none. As business
leaders, we have the opportunity to impact not only the businesses
we lead but also the communities in which we live and work. The
2023 Mid-Market Economic Justice Award winners set an amazing
example for others,” said Kenneth Beck, CEO of CEO Connection, “and
they do it because it is the RIGHT thing to do, not just because it
makes good business sense.“
Click here for more information on the 2023 CEO
Economic Justice Awards.
About OportunOportun (Nasdaq:
OPRT) is an A.I.-powered digital banking platform that seeks to
make financial health effortless for anyone. Driven by a mission to
provide inclusive and affordable financial services, Oportun helps
its 1.9 million hardworking members meet their daily borrowing,
savings, banking, and investing needs. Since inception, Oportun has
provided more than $14.7 billion in responsible and affordable
credit, saved its members more than $2.3 billion in interest and
fees, and automatically helped members set aside more than $8.5
billion for rainy days and other needs. In recognition of its
responsibly designed products, Oportun has been certified as a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since
2009.
Investor Contact Dorian
Hare(650) 590-4323ir@oportun.com
Media ContactGeorge
Gonzalez(650) 769-0441george.gonzalez@oportun.com
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