Andre S Ness

Andre S Ness currently serves as the Director and Head of Product Finance and Strategy at Chime, where leadership involves overseeing the finance team, business product strategy, banking, and network partnerships since July 2020. Prior to this role, Andre held multiple positions at The Blackstone Group from June 2015 to July 2020, progressing from Summer Analyst to Senior Associate, focusing on European retail and Spanish office real estate investments. Additional experience includes investment banking roles at Nomura Securities and involvement in various strategic finance positions. As an angel investor since June 2022, Andre has made investments in startups such as AngelList and Parafin. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Management and International Finance from HEC Paris and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from UCLA.