Jim Bruene, Netbanker
Consult Hyperion, 19/05/2011
- Jim Bruene, Netbanker
Jim Bruene of NetBanker founded Financial Innovations, Inc. in 1994 and began publishing Online Banking Report in 1995. His responsibilities include directing the content of the company’s newsletters and special reports on retail financial services such as online loan originations, small business banking, e-billing & payments, electronic messaging & statements, and self-service. He also works directly with financial institutions providing strategic advice for improving online services, usability, and ROI.
Before that, Jim led the development of U.S. Bancorp’s pioneering online banking program with Microsoft Money. He also worked in consumer loan, credit card, and mortgage product development at First Interstate Bank, Security Pacific Bank, and Caterpillar Inc.
He is well-known as an industry expert on online finance and is often quoted in the business and trade press including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Forbes, American Banker, New York Times, SmartMoney, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, MSNBC, CNNfn, PC Week, and others. He has authored articles for several trade magazines and spoken at numerous industry gatherings including BAI’s Retail Delivery, ABA Annual Convention, and CBA Executive Convention. He has also served as an early advisor to several prominent online financial services companies including X.com/PayPal and ING Direct.
He received his B.S. in Engineering from Iowa State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Washington.
