SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Star One Credit Union has named Minal Gupta as its new CEO, elevating an internal executive who has risen steadily through the $9.3-billion institution over the past seven years.
Gupta succeeds Gary Rodrigues, who is retiring after more than 34 years with the Star One. Star One said the transition follows a national search conducted by D. Hilton Associates and a selection by its board of directors.
Gupta joined Star One in 2019, first leading remote services before moving into senior vice president of operations, then executive vice president and president prior to becoming CEO. The credit union said she brings more than two decades of experience across five financial institutions, including leadership roles in rolling out modern payments such as Zelle, Same Day ACH, and FedNow.
Board Chair Melissa Henck credited Gupta’s strategic vision and said the credit union is grateful for Rodrigues’ long tenure. Star One, which serves more than 130,000 members across the South Bay, described the move as a planned leadership succession rather than a change in direction.
“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 Gupta. “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.”