PEXA Appoints New Executives to Drive Innovation and Growth
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– PEXA has announced new executive appointments and internal promotions to strengthen its leadership team for long-term growth.
– Peter Bonney will join as Chief Product and Technology Officer in 2026, bringing experience from Xero, Coles, and IAG in scaling digital platforms.
– Kylie Waldock was appointed Chief Customer and Commercial Officer to enhance customer relationships using her banking and financial services expertise.
– Three internal leaders were promoted: Clare Gill for regulatory affairs, Krystal Kocik for global product development, and Steve Braithwaite for new markets and strategy.
– These changes aim to support PEXA’s innovation agenda, customer focus, and expansion into new markets while the Group CTO Eglantine Etiemble departs.
PEXA Group, a leading ASX-listed digital property settlement platform, has strengthened its leadership team with several strategic executive appointments aimed at accelerating innovation and driving long-term growth. These changes bring together technology and product functions to support the company’s expansion into new markets while enhancing its core platform.
Russell Cohen, PEXA’s CEO and Group Managing Director, emphasized that the new leaders will play a critical role in advancing the company’s strategic objectives. He noted that their collective expertise will help place customers at the center of PEXA’s operations while fueling the technological evolution required for the next stage of growth.
Peter Bonney has been named Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective January 2026. Currently serving as Executive General Manager of Product Engineering at Xero, Bonney brings a strong record of scaling platforms that serve millions of users worldwide. His background includes senior technology roles at Coles and IAG, providing him with deep experience in digital transformation and platform delivery within regulated sectors.
Kylie Waldock assumed the role of Chief Customer and Commercial Officer in September. With a substantial career in banking and financial services, including leadership positions at NAB and ME Bank, and most recently as CEO of MoneyPlace, Waldock will focus on reinforcing PEXA’s ecosystem relationships. Her expertise in partnerships, lending, and commercial strategy will ensure the company remains customer-centric as it grows.
In addition to these external hires, PEXA has elevated three internal leaders to key positions. Clare Gill now serves as Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, a role that recognizes her influential work in regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement. Krystal Kocik has been promoted to Group Chief Product Officer, where she will lead global product development and innovation to address the changing needs of both new and existing markets. Steve Braithwaite steps into the newly created position of General Manager for New Markets and Group Strategy, where he will drive the development of PEXA’s Anti-Money Laundering solution and evaluate new growth opportunities.
As part of this leadership transition, Eglantine Etiemble, the Group Chief Technology Officer, will depart the company on November 26. PEXA acknowledged her significant contributions and extended best wishes for her future endeavors.
Cohen highlighted the unique strengths each appointee brings to the table. He pointed to Peter Bonney’s experience in scaling global technology platforms and Kylie Waldock’s customer and commercial expertise as bringing fresh perspectives to the organization. He also noted that Steve Braithwaite’s strategic and innovative capabilities, Clare Gill’s regulatory leadership, and Krystal Kocik’s product knowledge will all be essential in shaping PEXA’s future direction.
With this reinforced executive team, PEXA is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging opportunities as a trusted digital partner for secure property transactions around the world.
PEXA Group operates a world-class digital property exchange platform and offers property insights solutions through its subsidiaries, including .id (Informed Decisions) and Value Australia. These businesses provide next-generation data solutions that help organizations and governments make better-informed decisions related to property and location.
The PEXA Exchange is Australia’s leading digital property settlements platform, operating as a licensed Electronic Lodgement Network. Since its establishment in 2013, the platform has facilitated more than 20 million property settlements, achieving an 89% market reach in Australia. In 2022, PEXA expanded its operations to the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy.
(Source: ITWire Australia)