GC, Corp Secy
Matthew W. Cooper, age 54, is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Capital One Financial Corporation (COF), roles he has held since February 2018 and March 2022, respectively.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/COF/people/matthew-cooper)[[5]](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/capital-ones-general-counsel-wears-2-new-hats/620262/) He joined Capital One in 2009, progressing through positions such as Chief Counsel for Litigation (2009–2016), Chief Counsel for Global Card (2012–2016), and Chief Counsel, Legal (2016–2018).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/COF/people/matthew-cooper) In February 2024, he was appointed Integration Executive Officer for Capital One’s acquisition of Discover Financial, advancing to President, Discover Integration by November 2025, overseeing legal, governance, and integration efforts for the $35.3 billion deal.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/COF/people/matthew-cooper)[[6]](https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/12/04/capital-one-financial-matt-cooper.html) Earlier in his career, Cooper was part of Capital One’s founding team, leading its initial international expansion into Canada, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, and South Africa, managing Capital One Bank Europe in London from 1998 to 2001; he previously worked at Genworth Financial and General Electric.[[4]](https://www.longevityinvestors.ch/lic-2025-speakers/matt-cooper)[[5]](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/capital-ones-general-counsel-wears-2-new-hats/620262/)
Cooper manages Capital One’s Legal Department, including litigation, intellectual property, employment, and support for banking, auto finance, card, mortgage, and digital businesses, leading a team of over 160 professionals.[[2]](https://modern-counsel.com/2015/capital-one/) He emphasizes talent development, creating a purpose-driven environment to attract and retain top legal talent while fostering an ownership mentality among his team.[[2]](https://modern-counsel.com/2015/capital-one/) As a corporate insider, Cooper recently reported disposal of COF common shares on January 8, 2026.[[3]](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271987256)
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