“Dara represents one of the most significant innovation revolutions the $14 trillion U.S. mortgage industry has seen in decades. I’m eager to help our partners scale with confidence and make the homeownership process easier and more joyful for everyone,” said Sridhar. “Now that we’ve seen firsthand the value thoughtful AI can deliver, we can unlock new capabilities for our customer partners through interoperability between Dara’s Agentic AI flows and other digital assets in the ecosystem.”
Sharma was previously Chief Innovation and Digital Officer at Mr. Cooperwhere he led product and technology from 2015 until the company’s sale in 2025 Rocket companies. During his tenure, Mr. Cooper became the nation’s largest mortgage manager.
Sagent Chairman and CEO Chris Marshall said Sharma’s background in technology and mortgage operations makes him well suited for the role.
“Sridhar Sharma is one of the top Fintech leaders in the mortgage industry because he has both the technological expertise and deep knowledge of mortgage operations,” said Chris Marshall, Chairman and CEO of Sagent. “Bringing Sridhar to Sagent is a major win. His exceptional leadership and innovation expertise will be instrumental in driving the next phase of growth for Sagent in 2026 and beyond.”
Sharma will work with Sagent’s executive team to oversee day-to-day operations, including product development, technology and customer engagement, the company said. His addition to the Sagent team marks another change in leadership; In early January, it was announced that Marshall was appointed as the company’s new CEO, succeeding former CEO Geno Paluso.
The announcement confirmed that Marshall will retain the role of chairman and that Paluso will become Sagent’s vice chairman and serve as a senior advisor during the leadership transition. Like Sharma, Marshall previously worked at Mr. Cooper as vice chairman and president.
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