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July 31, 2025
Coinstar, LLC, a global financial services leader, has appointed Brandon Thompson as chief commercial officer, effective July 30, 2025, according to a press release. Thompson will be responsible for leading Coinstar’s commercial strategy, with a significant focus on accelerating the company’s digital transformation and expanding its product offerings for cash-preferred consumers in the U.S. and globally.
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Brandon Thompson, CCO, Coinstar. Photo courtesy of Coinstar. |
A key initiative for Thompson will be to broaden the reach of Cinq by Coinstar, the company’s digital wallet, and to launch new financial products designed to convert physical cash and coins into digital currency. These tools aim to empower users to manage everyday expenses, pay bills and shop online or in-store with greater ease.
Coinstar operates nearly 24,000 connected kiosks worldwide, processing over 50 million transactions annually.
«Coinstar has the infrastructure and trust to do something very few companies can, bridge the gap between physical currency and the digital economy at scale,» Brandon Thompson, CCO at Coinstar, said in the release. «This is about more than just converting coins and cash. It’s about giving people real access to tools they can use to spend, save, and manage money however and wherever they want. We’re starting with the U.S., but the opportunity is global.»
Thompson brings over 20 years of experience in digital banking, fintech and financial services, with a proven track record of driving growth and building inclusive financial strategies. His previous roles include executive vice president at Green Dot Corporation and senior executive positions at Netspend and EML. Coinstar’s next wave of product innovation is anticipated in late 2025, further expanding its financial services beyond kiosks.