Starting 1 January 2026, Lendi Group Co-founder Sebastian Watkins will take on the role of chief executive officer, replacing David Hyman. Watkins previously served as chief operating officer of the group.
The privately-held Australian fintech home loans group — parent company to the Aussie and Lendi brands — said Hyman, who is also a cofounder, will continue as a board director and special advisor of Lendi Group, focusing on company growth and artificial intelligence.
“This leadership transition reflects thoughtful succession planning and the strength of the successful founding partnership built by David and Sebastian over the last decade,” said Ellie Comerford, Lendi Group chair.
Hyman said he will be “exploring new ventures in 2026,” but did not respond to requests for more detail.
“After 13 years building Lendi Group, I’ve decided to transition from my current CEO role, while remaining on the Board focusing on priority areas where I can add the most value to the business,” Hyman said.
“Sebastian (or Bas) is a world-class leader and a true champion for customers and broker success,” he continued “Bas has been integral to the business since the beginning, has the depth of experience to lead this business and is the right leader to drive this next chapter.”
Watkins added: “As CEO, my focus now will be delivering for customers and brokers, scaling the Find, Buy, Own [platform] to its full potential and building on the momentum in the business. I’m proud to lead Lendi Group into its next chapter with our people, brokers, lending and product partners, and the support of an exceptional leadership team.”
Watkins and Hyman cofounded Lendi in 2013. The firm merged with Aussie Home Loans in May 2021 to become the Lendi Group.
Source: https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/lendi-group-appoints-new-ceo-288517.aspx