Matt Oppenheimer
Matt Oppenheimer co-founded Remitly in May 2011 and has served as its CEO since its inception. Under his leadership for over a decade, Remitly has grown into a major player in the global remittance industry, transforming cross-border financial services and expanding its global footprint to serve millions of customers across more than 170 countries. He has been instrumental in leading the company to support over $54 billion in send volume in 2024 alone. Matt Oppenheimer co-founded Remitly in 2011 and has served as CEO since its inception, leading the company to become a major player in global remittances. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Pacific Northwest in 2016 and recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal "40 Under 40" honoree. Under his leadership, Remitly has expanded to serve millions of customers across more than 5,100 corridors, supporting over $54 billion in send volume in 2024. Oppenheimer was also honored as GeekWire's Big Tech CEO of the Year in 2020 and ISEA's Customer Service CEO of the Year in 2022. His vision for Remitly, rooted in his experiences in Kenya, continues to drive the company's mission to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Remitly in May 2011 and has served as CEO since inception, growing the company into a global remittance leader.
- Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Pacific Northwest in 2016 and recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal "40 Under 40" honoree.
- Under his leadership, Remitly supported over $54 billion in send volume in 2024 and expanded to over 5,100 corridors worldwide.
- Honored as GeekWire's Big Tech CEO of the Year in 2020 and ISEA's Customer Service CEO of the Year in 2022.
About Remitly
Remitly, founded in 2011, is a financial services company specializing in digital cross-border remittances. They help immigrants and their families send money internationally with core features like a mobile app, various delivery options (bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallet), and transparent pricing. Benefits include fast, secure, and affordable transfers.