Gavin Michael

Gavin Michael is currently Chief Executive Officer at Bakkt Opco Holdings, LLC since 2021.
Dr. Michael is also Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank, NA starting in 2025 and Chief Executive Officer & Director at Varo Money, Inc. starting in 2024.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Bakkt, Inc. from 2021 to 2024, Managing Director-Research & Development at Accenture Ltd. from 2010 to 2011, Director at Avanade, Inc., Information Technology Director-Retail Banking at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Head-Strategy & Architecture at National Australia Bank Ltd., Head-Technology at Citigroup, Inc., and Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Accenture LLP.
Education includes a doctorate from The Australian National University and an undergraduate degree from The University of Western Australia.