NerdWallet, Inc. announced that Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Kelly Gillease will be stepping down from her role effective October 1, 2022. Following Gillease's departure, Brand Marketing, Communications, and Organic Marketing will report directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tim Chen, while Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) and Performance Marketing will be split between Chief Product Officer (CPO), John Caine, and Chief Business Officer (CBO), Kevin Yuann. This structure is intended to enable NerdWallet to continue building consumer awareness and trust in its brand while tightening alignment between marketing activities and key products and initiatives.

Chen will continue to focus on setting the vision for NerdWallet and ensuring all teams are set up to execute on the company's strategic priorities. Gillease will serve as a consultant to NerdWallet to assist in the transition following her departure.