Tim Chen
Chief Executive Officer at NerdWallet Inc
Board
Since 2009
Age
42 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.
Tenure
Joined NerdWallet as Co-Founder and CEO in 2009, became a Board member in December 2011, and was promoted to Chairman in September 2021.
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Ekumene “E” Lysonge
Chief Legal Officer
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Jason Rodriguez
Chief Product Officer
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John Lee
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About
Tim Chen is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at NerdWallet, having co-founded the company in 2009.
He began his tenure as CEO in 2009 and later expanded his leadership role by joining the Board of Directors in December 2011, before assuming the role of Chairman in September 2021.
Prior to his time at NerdWallet, he developed his expertise in the finance industry through roles at investment firms and as an equity research associate, providing him with a strong foundation for his executive responsibilities.
Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University, and as of 2025, he is 42 years old.
$NRDS Performance Under Tim Chen
Fixed Compensation
Data from FY 2024
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2024