# Casey Powers

> Casey Powers is the CEO of Climb Credit, a New York-based fintech that finances career-focused and vocational education for students of all credit profiles. She rose to the top job in February 2022 after three years as Climb's Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 15 years of experience across investment banking and mission-driven fintech startups. A vocal advocate for skills-based hiring, Powers has centered her leadership on expanding access to affordable education that improves earning potential for underserved learners and career switchers.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Climb Credit
- **Organizations:** Climb Credit
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Master of International Affairs, Economic and Political Development, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
- **Known for:** Rose from COO to CEO of Climb Credit in three years, Holds a 91/100 CEO approval rating from Climb Credit employees, placing her in the top 5% of similarly sized companies (Comparably), Built more than 15 years of experience across financial services and fintech

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Started in investment banking
- **2008-2010** — Earned a Master's at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs
- **2010s** — Held strategy, operational, and financial leadership roles at several mission-driven fintech startups
- **2019** — Joined Climb Credit as Chief Operating Officer
- **2022** — Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Climb Credit (February)

## Achievements

- Rose from COO to CEO of Climb Credit in three years
- Holds a 91/100 CEO approval rating from Climb Credit employees, placing her in the top 5% of similarly sized companies (Comparably)
- Built more than 15 years of experience across financial services and fintech
- Advocate for skills-based hiring, connecting employers with talent from alternative training pathways
- Featured in TransUnion's Women in FinTech series

## Latest updates

- **2022-02** — Named CEO of Climb Credit after serving as COO
- **2022-07** — Reflected publicly on completing her first full quarter as CEO

## Links

- Website: https://climbcredit.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-gheen-powers/

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Last updated: 2026-07-22