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OFFICE: FIN: Appointment of Hugh McKellar as COO
7 July 2014
Banking & Finance Technology News
Finzsoft Solutions Limited announces appointment of Hugh McKellar as COO
AUCKLAND [Date] - After an international talent search Finzsoft Solutions
Limited (NZX:FIN), the Auckland-based financial technology company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Hugh McKellar to the position of Chief
Operations Officer. Hugh will take up his role with Finzsoft in early
September.
Mr McKellar is joining Finzsoft after twelve years at Telecom Group, New
Zealand's largest telecommunications and ICT service provider. He is
currently Head of Marketing for Gen-i, a division of Telecom that brings
together IT and telecommunications services to provide converged ICT
solutions for businesses.
Finzsoft Managing Director, Andrew Holliday says that the new COO role was
created to maximize Finzsoft's future growth potential and to lead the
development of transformational products for the banking and finance sector.
"The Finzsoft Board is very pleased to have been able to attract an
individual of Hugh's caliber to the team. Hugh has extensive experience in
IT, banking, mobility and telecommunications, and Finzsoft is looking forward
to his dynamic leadership preparing the company for further expansion, and
the development and implementation of a number of new solutions."
Mr Holliday says that 2014 is an important year for the global banking and
finance industry to meet the technology demands of a dynamic and
mobile-oriented market.
"Finzsoft has tier one banking and finance clients and growing cash flow and
revenue. With Hugh leading our exceptionally strong management team and
talented staff, Finzsoft is well-positioned to build on recent wins and drive
growth, innovation and customer success."
Mr McKellar's roles across the Telecom Group have included Commerce & Mobile
Data Services Business Manager, Head of Emerging Business Marketing, Business
Manager - Applications & Verticals, and Head of On-line. Hugh was also one
of the pioneers of the New Zealand Internet industry, helping transform ICONZ
into New Zealand's leading business ISP provider. Prior to this he spent a
decade in the UK working for major financial services companies both in
technical and management roles.
As COO, Hugh will be responsible for overseeing Finzsoft's day-to-day
operations and service delivery to customers. Hugh will apply his wealth of
experience in leading teams and delivering to growth strategies to ensure
that customers' experience with Finzsoft and the delivery of the company's
product offerings, technology and services continues to be market-leading.
Hugh McKellar says that the opportunity to lead a growing and innovative
listed company in a rapidly evolving space is what attracted him to the role:
"I've always been interested in the transaction flow, how software can
transform customer experiences and the efficiency that this can bring.
Fintech is about businesses wanting to be where their customer's customers'
are, and very few companies do what Finzsoft does in this space.
"They have fantastic IP, a committed and innovative board and exceptionally
talented people. The fact that it is a New Zealand-based and owned company
that's selling to the world, and competing with the best in the world, was
very attractive to me.
"We've got an exciting road ahead with a good deal flow and transformational
products in the pipeline. I'm very much looking forward to this new
challenge."
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About Finzsoft:
Finzsoft has offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Auckland and
employs in excess of 40 staff. Since its launch 25 years ago, the company has
become one of the leading financial software and solutions providers for
banks and financial institutions in Australasia.
For more information please contact:
Andrew Holliday
Managing Director
Finzsoft Solutions Ltd
Mobile: 021 355 492
Email: [email protected]
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