Chief Executive Officer · Founder, Lendi
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer · Founder | Lendi | Australian FinTech (30 Jun 2026), Australian FinTech (21 Apr 2026), Australian FinTech (5 Dec 2025), Australian FinTech (25 Nov 2025), Australian FinTech (12 Apr 2024) |
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Lendi Group has opened a new Sydney headquarters at South Eveleigh's Locomotive Workshop, with the space designed to support its growing team, brokers and partners as the fintech expands.
Lendi Group has elevated Christopher Parker to its executive team as Chief Operations Officer, tasking him with operations spanning Australia and the Philippines as the fintech platform scales.
Lendi Group has elevated Devesh Maheshwari into its top technology job to drive an AI-native shift, while Sebastian Watkins prepares to take over as chief executive from David Hyman in January.
Lendi Group has promoted co-founder Sebastian Watkins to CEO from January 2026, succeeding David Hyman, who stays on the board and as special advisor after 13 years leading the home-loan group.
Lendi Group has overhauled its leadership, hiring Leo Bautista as CFO plus several general managers, while long-serving finance chief Jason King departs in May; 59 new roles are planned.