Archwell Capital names Mike Middleman CEO, announces executive appointments

Qfin Holdings Appoints Yan Zheng as CEO

Qfin Holdings, a leading Chinese AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform, appointed Mr. Yan Zheng as Chief Executive Officer and director effective September 21, 2026, the company announced from Shanghai.

Mr. Haisheng Wu, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, will step down as CEO and director to focus on international expansion. He will also cease to be a member of the compensation committee of the Qfin Holdings Board, the company said.

Mr. Zheng joined Qfin Holdings in February 2017 as vice president and became chief risk officer in July 2020, bringing 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience.

Mr. Fan Zhao, chairman of the Board, said Mr. Wu made invaluable contributions since the company's inception over the years. He added the Board is delighted to welcome Mr. Zheng and confident he will lead a new stage of business development.

Qfin Holdings provides technology services for financial institutions, consumers and SMEs across the loan lifecycle in China, ranging from borrower acquisition and preliminary credit assessment to post-facilitation services.

Archwell Capital Names Mike Middleman CEO

Archwell Capital, a private investment management company with businesses in financial services, real estate, technology and sports, named Mr. Mike Middleman Chief Executive Officer, the company announced.

Mr. Middleman becomes CEO after a decade in senior leadership roles at Freedom Mortgage, and he remains there Vice Chairman. He is also a co-founder of Moder, where he remains Executive Chairman, and will focus on scaling existing successful investments.

Mr. Raj Patel was named Chief Financial Officer, joining from Freedom Mortgage, where he led the finance function for several years. Ms. Kat Rugge was named Chief People Officer, responsible for talent, culture and organizational design across Archwell Capital operating companies.

Mr. James Blanco was named Chief Operating Officer of Archwell Capital and president of Archwell Reinsurance, joining from Guggenheim Partners, where he was a Senior Managing Director.

Mr. Jordan Glick was named Chief Investment Officer, responsible for investment strategy and oversight across Archwell Capital's real estate, professional sports and early-stage investments, the company announced.

Additional Appointments and Company Background

Mr. Matt Harbus was named Chief Strategy Officer, building on his role as an Executive Vice President at Freedom Mortgage, responsible for more than $650 billion in loans.

Ms. Kristin McHale-Johnson was named Chief AI Officer in the Office of the CEO, working with operating companies on technology roadmaps. Ms. Melissa Rubenstein was named General Counsel, overseeing legal and compliance functions and bringing over 20 years of private practice.

Archwell Capital was founded in 2013, has more than 40 investments, and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a new flagship office in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Archwell Capital's wholly owned companies serve hundreds of corporate clients and employ more than 10,000 people around the globe today. The company invests across mortgage, insurance, commercial real estate, professional sports and other industries, and deploys new capital, the company said.

Mr. Matt Harbus has also overseen Archwell Capital's technology work, including the partnership between Moder and Palantir Technologies and other initiatives, the company said in recent years.