Arkadi Kuhlmann

Who is Arkadi Kuhlmann?

Arkadi Kuhlmann is a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, businessman, speaker, author, and artist. He is best known as a banking entrepreneur, having pioneered direct banking in North America when he launched and served as CEO of both ING Direct Canada and ING Direct USA. In July, 2012, Arkadi founded his sixth banking startup, ZenBanx, and is currently serving as its CEO.

The media have closely tracked Arkadi’s success over the years and have labeled him everything from the Steve Jobs of banking, to the CEO of Savings, to the bad boy of banking, and even, the rebel CEO with a bank.