Minal Gupta Begins New Role as Chief Executive Officer for Star One Credit Union

Gupta, a 22-year financial services executive with experience in payment solutions, consumer needs, and innovative systems, previously served as Star One’s president

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Star One Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution based in Sunnyvale with locations throughout the South Bay area, more than 130,000 members, and assets exceeding $9.3 billion, today announced Minal Gupta as its new chief executive officer (CEO). She has been at Star One Credit Union for seven years and will succeed Gary Rodrigues, who is retiring after more than 34 years at the organization.

“I’m grateful to have worked with Gary for the last seven years, and I am honored to continue Star One’s mission of putting people over profits and building a stronger financial future for our members,” said Minal Gupta, president & CEO, Star One Credit Union. “As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, our members are not just customers, they are owners. Every decision we make is viewed through the lens of how it benefits our membership.”

Gupta’s selection was made by Star One Credit Union’s Board of Directors following a national search led by D. Hilton Associates.

“Minal is a gifted leader. Her strategic vision and clarity of purpose make her the perfect person to carry on Gary’s legacy of delivering value to our members," said Board Chair Melissa Henck. “We’re incredibly grateful for Gary’s dedication to our community and wish him a happy retirement.”

Gupta began working at Star One Credit Union in 2019, serving as the vice president of remote services before being promoted to senior vice president of operations, executive vice president, president, and now, CEO.

“I’ve had the chance to work closely with Minal for the past seven years, and what stands out most is how deeply she cares about our members, our employees, and the communities we serve,” said Gary Rodrigues, outgoing CEO, Star One Credit Union. “Her commitment to delivering on Star One’s member-first mission makes her the perfect leader for the future. As I step away after 34 years, I can’t imagine a better person to lead Star One.”

Gupta’s leadership experience spans over two decades and five financial institutions, where she was instrumental in launching and leading innovative payment solutions such as Zelle, Same Day ACH, and FedNow. She has a deep knowledge of the ‘how and why’ behind the operations of the financial sector and is devoted to the ‘people helping people’ philosophy of credit union culture.

“The Star One Credit Union community is grateful to Gary Rodrigues for his 34 years of dedicated leadership,” continued Gupta. “We thank him for his visionary service and wish him the best in his next chapter.”

Gupta is enthusiastic about delivering state-of-the-art financial technology coupled with a member-first approach to service and value. She holds a Master of Business Administration from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s degree in business management from the California State University of Fullerton. She has worked at Wells Fargo, Citi, Farmers and Merchants Bank, and Fremont Bank.

About Star One

Since its founding in 1956, Star One Credit Union has maintained a strong presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with deep roots in Silicon Valley’s culture of innovation. Today, Star One is a full-service financial institution with over 130,000 members and assets exceeding $9.3 billion. Membership extends to individuals and families in Santa Clara, Alameda, Merced, Monterey, San Joaquin, San Mateo, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Stanislaus counties. Star One ranks 28th in total assets among more than 4,600 credit unions nationwide and for over 10 years has returned more direct financial benefits to members than any other credit union in the country. Beyond financial services, Star One Credit Union remains deeply committed to the communities it serves. To learn more, visit https://www.starone.org/.