Guy Kashtan

Guy Kashtan is the Vice President at Remitly Israel, previously known as Rewire, where he has been since January 2023. He played a pivotal role in the company's evolution, having co-founded Rewire in 2015 and served as its CEO until its acquisition by Remitly in 2022. Under his leadership, Rewire developed into a significant cross-border banking platform tailored for migrants, addressing their financial needs by providing services such as salary accounts, prepaid cards, and remittances all in one place.12

Kashtan's background includes a strong foundation in technology and product management. Before his tenure at Rewire, he worked at Microsoft as a Program Manager, focusing on products like Cortana and on{X} from 2011 to 2015. His educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from The Interdisciplinary Center in Israel.123

His leadership style emphasizes social responsibility and innovation, aiming to create a fair banking system for underserved populations. This approach has been instrumental in Rewire's growth and successful integration into Remitly.23