Lending Club CFO Carrie Dolan Named one of American Banker's 2015 Most Powerful Women in Finance

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrie Dolan, CFO of Lending Club (NYSE: LC), has been named one of  "The Most Powerful Women in Finance" by American Banker magazine, ranking 11th on the annual list, which recognizes women who have been the most impactful across the financial industry.

"It's an honor to be included in this list, along with so many other women who have been influential in their companies and across the financial sector," said Dolan. "Helping to build Lending Club from a startup to a recognized brand has been very exciting - I'm thrilled to have the company's progress recognized through this award and grateful to all the dedicated team members who helped make it happen."

Since Dolan joined Lending Club as its first CFO in 2010, she has helped grow the company into the world's largest online marketplace connecting borrowers and investors. Last year, she managed Lending Club's IPO, one of the top 10 U.S.-based Internet IPOs of all time. Prior to Lending Club, Carrie was the Treasurer for The Charles Schwab Corporation and also served as the Chief Financial Officer for Schwab Bank, a bank she helped launch in 2003. During her tenure at Chevron, Carrie helped create the Chevron Credit Bank, which offered proprietary credit cards, and served on its board of directors and as its Chief Financial Officer.

"Carrie has been a driving force in Lending Club's growth since joining five years ago, and an inspirational leader to our team members," said Renaud Laplanche, Lending Club's founder and CEO. "Her inclusion on this list is an indication not only of her achievements but of her growing influence in the industry."

"All of the women in our rankings are truly exceptional leaders," said Bonnie McGeer, who is executive editor of American Banker Magazine and the chair of American Banker's Women in Banking Editorial Committee. "We are proud to include Carrie as a recipient of one of the banking industry's highest honors."

This honor comes on the heels of Dolan being named the 2015 Financial Woman of the Year by The Financial Women of San Francisco. She was selected by San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in the Bay Area in 2013 and 2014, and was named to the Forever Influential List in 2015, in recognition of her ongoing influence in the San Francisco Bay Area and the business sector. Carrie is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI), CNBC's CFO Council, and Watermark's CFO network.

The complete rankings can be viewed at American Banker's website, and are featured in the October issue of American Banker Magazine. The honorees will be celebrated at a dinner and awards ceremony on October 8 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, hosted by American Banker and parent company SourceMedia. Speakers at the event, including honorees, will share their experiences and discuss the implications of growing female influence in the industry. It will include a special focus on the impact these women have on society at large.

About Lending Club

Lending Club's mission is to transform the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding. The company's technology platform enables it to deliver innovative solutions to borrowers and investors. Since launching in 2007, the Lending Club platform has facilitated over $11.2 billion in consumer loans and has more than doubled annual loan volume each year. We operate at a lower cost than traditional bank lending programs, so we're able to pass the savings on to borrowers in the form of lower rates and to investors in the form of solid returns. Lending Club has been prominently recognized as a leader for its growth and innovation, including being named one of Forbes' America's Most Promising Companies three years in a row, a CNBC Disruptor two years in a row, a 2012 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and one of The World's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Finance by Fast Company. Lending Club is based in San Francisco, California. More information is available at https://www.lendingclub.com. Currently only residents of the following states may invest in Lending Club notes: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY (accredited investors), LA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NV, NY, OK, RI, SD TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, or WY. All loans made by WebBank, a Utah-chartered Industrial Bank, Member FDIC.

About the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance

The Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance recognizes the professional achievements, personal tenacity, and overall influence of the industry's top-performing female executives. The annual program, now in its 13^th year, encompasses four lists: the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking™, the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance, the 25 Women to Watch, and the Top Banking Teams. Rankings and details about the awards dinner are available at http://www.americanbanker.com/women-in-banking/.

About American Banker and American Banker Magazine

American Banker is the essential resource for senior executives in banking and financial services, keeping its users updated on vital developments and focusing sharply on their most important concerns.American Banker Magazine is the monthly publication of American Banker, which also provides research and data and hosts an annual roster of professional events and conferences.

About SourceMedia

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