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H&R Block adds two executives to senior leadership team

The tax preparation company headquartered in Kansas City has announced the hiring of two new C-level executives to the team, Julius Lai as chief product and experience officer and Les Whiting as chief financial services officer.

This week H&R Block announced the addition of two executives to the senior leadership team to fill the roles of Chief Product and Experience Officer and Chief Financial Services Officer.

Joining the list of executives are Julius Lai and Les Whiting as chief product and experience officer and chief financial services officer, respectively, who will be working directly with H&R Block President and CEO Jeff Jones.

Lai arrives at H&R Block from AMC Theaters, where he served as senior vice president of digital and loyalty marketing. Lai’s other prior work includes Activision, Expedia, Marriott International as well as having served as a former captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Whiting leads the financial strategy for the H&R’s subsidiary, Wave Financial, and brings into his new role more than 25 years of technology, banking and financial services experience, according to a news release from H&R Block.

“Julius and Les will be instrumental in leading the teams responsible for developing and delivering the products, services, and experiences that will propel H&R Block into the future,” Jones said. “They will help us grow the business by prioritizing small business clients, delivering new financial products and reimagining the tax prep experience.”