Maria Veltre

Maria Veltre is an experienced marketing and business leader currently serving as an Operating Partner at Lightyear Capital, a Board Member at Allworth Financial, and an Advisory Board Member at Reserve Squad. With a strong background in financial services, Veltre previously held key roles including Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Santander Bank, Chief Marketing Officer at Fifth Third Bank, and Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer at Citigroup, where significant improvements in client experience and marketing success were achieved. Veltre's early career included a senior role at Chase, where initiatives significantly increased client acquisition and product penetration. Veltre holds a BSE in Finance from The Wharton School and an MBA in Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business.