Movers & Shakers

Former LMG exec joins salary packaging company

Simon Southwell has joined vehicle finance lender Positive Salary Packaging (PSP) as new CEO, effective 2 September 2024.

The seasoned financial services leader brings expertise in technology, innovation, and business transformation to the role and will spearhead PSP’s expansion.

In this new role, Southwell will utilise this expertise to enhance the company’s approach, drive growth, and refine solutions.

Southwell said he is excited to lead PSP in scaling its operations and furthering its commitment to innovation in the salary packaging sector.

“Our goal is to provide businesses and employees with the best-in-class solutions that meet their unique needs, particularly in the fast-evolving landscape of electric vehicles,” he said.

“The close relationships we maintain with our clients and partners will be crucial in driving our growth and success.”

AMP Bank appoints broker distribution sales manager

Travis Hall has been appointed national sales manager for broker distribution at AMP Bank, a role that will see him spearhead the business development manager (BDM) team, managing relationships with brokers, advisers, and aggregators.

Hall brings more than 30 years of experience in the banking and franchise sector to the role, having most recently worked as head of franchise distribution at Yellow Brick Road (YBR).

He has also led distribution teams at Tatts Group, Refund Home Loans, GE Money, Terrain Home Loans, and Westpac.

The role will see Hall work closely with AMP Bank head of lending and everyday banking distribution, Paul Herbert, who was part of the recent restructure of its home lending team.

“I’m thrilled to be joining AMP Bank – a team clearly committed to working in close partnership with brokers to deliver the best possible experiences for their clients,” Hall said.

Pepper welcomes new asset finance sales leader

Andrew Gamble has been appointed new head of sales for asset finance at Pepper Money, following the departure of Michael McEvoy.

The new position will see Gamble lead the asset finance sales team and its service and solutions to Pepper Money’s customers and partners.

The Perth-based asset finance specialist has extensive experience in sales, product, and business performance.

Gamble said: “I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve the customer experience – delivering efficiency and speed in financing processes. Innovations like OCR [optical character recognition], scanning, biometrics, and real-time settlements are streamlining operations and reducing the need for human intervention.

“Continuing this work will enable us to deliver on our promise to provide flexible and tailored solutions that help our customers achieve their goals. “I look forward to working with our talented and passionate sales team to further enhance our offering.”

WCFF announces leadership change

Donelle Brooks will replace Women’s Commercial Finance Forum founder and CEO Yasmine Shah as the leader of Australia’s largest community for women in commercial finance.

This move represents the first change of leadership in the networking and peer-to-peer learning network’s history, with Shah having led the forum since its inception in 2020.

Brooks steps into the leadership position after joining the Australian arm of international invoice finance lender TP24 Financial Services earlier this year as head of client and partnerships.

She said she was ready to “lead the forum into an exciting new chapter, and will do so with an unwavering passion for the industry and a strong commitment to education.”

“I aim to foster a collaborative environment that promotes growth, inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in commercial finance,” Brooks said.

“With the support of the FBAA, I look forward to the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum reaching new heights.”