SwitchThink Names Aaron Oplinger AVP of Product Management
Digital Banking Veteran Will Lead SwitchThink Solutions’ Product Innovation Efforts
SwitchThink Solutions, the leading provider of cloud-based services for credit unions using Corelation’s KeyStone core processing platform, today announced the addition of Aaron Oplinger as Assistant Vice President of Product Management. As AVP, Oplinger will lead the company’s product management teams to continue its innovation in technology solutions designed specifically for credit unions.
Oplinger brings more than 25 years of experience in the fintech and credit union industries, starting as a credit union teller and then expanding his career to include leading teams in branch and back-office management, product management, UX design, strategic partnerships and more. He is a dynamic and passionate leader with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive better outcomes. Oplinger is an expert in product lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration that align product strategies with organizational goals. He has been recognized for developing solutions that maximize user experiences, building future leaders among internal teams, and delivering results-oriented successes.
Prior to joining SwitchThink, Oplinger was Chief Product Officer for Constellation Digital Partners and Director of Product Management for NCR Corporation where he directed product teams from strategic ideation to market launch for more than 500 community financial institutions. In his various roles, he has defined and led improvement efforts for digital banking KPIs across all product teams and strategically partnered with fintech companies to support diverse features such as account and loan origination, card management and financial wellness.
“Our clients continually ask us to serve them in new ways which demands that we continue to innovate and expand our product suite,” said Scott Butler, CEO of SwitchThink Solutions. “In addition to a proven track record of delivering solutions to credit union clients, Aaron has ‘walked in the shoes of our clients’ as a credit union leader. We are very fortunate to add the expertise Aaron brings to our leadership team. Most importantly, he aligns perfectly with the culture of excellence that we embody at SwitchThink.”
“I’m looking forward to joining the SwitchThink team and sharing my industry expertise to not only continue but expand upon the incredibly innovative products the company has developed to help credit unions across the country,” said Oplinger. “SwitchThink has established a reputation for truly understanding credit union business and is known for service excellence in delivering key strategic technology, and I’m delighted to be part of its innovative culture.”
Oplinger will be responsible for a wide range of product areas, including cloud hosting, business intelligence, intelligent virtual assistants, digital account opening and other emerging technologies. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.