Backbase, the creator of the Engagement Banking Platform, has appointed Rodrigo Graca Moura as Chief Financial Officer. Rodrigo brings to Backbase a deep finance and business partnering expertise with more than 20 years of experience in scaling enterprise software companies.

Rodrigo held several significant roles within finance, risk management and strategy at both Fortune 500 and fast growing VC/PE backed companies. In his most recent position at Feedzai, a leading global RiskOps company, he was responsible for implementing their 5-year strategic growth plan, with a special focus on revamping the complete business model to align with their move to the cloud, which resulted in a successful funding round.

“We are excited to welcome Rodrigo to the Backbase leadership team. His proven track record in driving business growth through partnering closely with the business will be invaluable to Backbase” said Jouk Pleiter, CEO & Founder of Backbase. “As we enter our next phase of growth, Rodrigo’s appointment is a testament to our commitment of operational excellence and leadership at Backbase.”

Throughout his career, Rodrigo has demonstrated remarkable leadership skills and ability to drive financial performance. By fostering strong partnerships within the business, he has accelerated growth and spearheaded key strategic M&A initiatives.

“Backbase is pushing boundaries, setting trends, and unleashing the full potential of engagement banking,” Graca Moura said. “I’m confident that by joining Backbase, a company that puts entrepreneurship and collaboration at the center stage, we can write a new chapter in its already impressive growth story.”