Sezzle Inc. has named Lee Brading as its new Chief Financial Officer, a role he will assume on February 1, 2026. Brading joined the company in April 2020 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations and has been a key architect of Sezzle’s transition to profitability and its 2023 uplisting to the NASDAQ.
Brading’s tenure has been marked by a disciplined focus on capital efficiency and market‑driven growth. Under his stewardship, Sezzle achieved its first profitable quarter in 2021, and he led the successful completion of the NASDAQ uplisting, which expanded the company’s access to capital markets and increased liquidity for shareholders. His background in investment banking—spanning more than three decades at Wells Fargo Securities and Wachovia Capital Markets—provides a deep understanding of financial markets and a network of institutional investors.
Executive Chairman and CEO Charlie Youakim praised Brading’s “extensive banking experience and deep operational knowledge” as the foundation for driving Sezzle’s next phase of growth. Youakim noted that Brading’s track record of managing capital structure and executing strategic initiatives will be critical as the company expands its subscription‑based product lines and invests in artificial‑intelligence‑driven services.
Financially, Sezzle has posted a strong trajectory in the past year. Net income rose to $115.8 million, a 71.7% increase from the prior twelve‑month period, while revenue grew 88.7% to $1.35 billion. Gross profit margin expanded to 27.7% from 25.3% the year before, reflecting higher mix of high‑margin subscription products and improved pricing power. These results underscore the company’s ability to convert growth into profitability, a key factor in Brading’s selection as CFO.
Strategically, Sezzle is positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for subscription‑based BNPL services and AI‑enhanced customer engagement tools. Brading’s experience in capital markets will support the company’s plans to raise additional equity or debt to fund these initiatives, while his operational focus will help maintain margin expansion as the business scales. The appointment signals confidence in Sezzle’s ability to sustain growth momentum and deliver shareholder value in a competitive fintech landscape.
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