The new CEO will drive the non-bank's growth strategy
Avanti Finance Group has announced the appointment of Fred Ohlsson (pictured above) as its new group CEO, effective in February.
Ohlsson, formerly the managing director at Amplifi Group, brings extensive leadership experience, particularly from his tenure at ANZ, where he led the Australian division from 2016 to 2019.
Glenn Hawkins, Avanti Finance founder and chairman, expressed confidence in Ohlsson’s ability to bring the company’s growth strategy to fruition and enhance market share on both sides of the Tasman.
“We were looking for someone who could bring our growth strategy to life and help us increase our market share on both sides of the Tasman,” Hawkins said. Ohlsson “is the person to do that. He’s held senior positions covering a broad range of functions at ANZ, including product, marketing, strategy, and retail and business banking.”
Ohlsson’s “experience, leadership style and passion for people and customers is another string to his bow that will allow him to continue to build Avanti over time.”
The new Avanti Finance CEO said he is looking forward to the opportunity.
“I can’t wait to join the team and build on Avanti’s success,” Ohlsson said. “There are so many opportunities to grow Avanti and I will be working with the board to take us to that next level.”
He will succeed Mark Mountcastle in the CEO role, after the 35-year industry veteran retires.
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