Resimac Group yesterday said it will be appointing Pete Lirantzis as CEO, effective in the first half of 2025.
Lirantzis joined Resimac in February 2024 is currently the Chief Strategy, Products and Operating Officer.
He oversaw the windup of Thorn Group as CEO from February 2020, with the business eventually bought by its major shareholder, and which is also a major shareholder in Resimac. Lirantzis was CEO of UK fintech SplitPay for two years from 2018.
He worked for Westpac as Head of Customer Assisted Services for three years from 2009.
Lirantzis will take over from Susan Hansen who will step down as interim CEO after the expected completion of the migration of the Westpac Auto Back Book in the first half of the 2025 calendar year. Resimac acquired this book in early October 2024.
Resimac’s chair, Wayne Spanner – himself appointed to this role only two weeks ago -said “Lirantzis’ strong focus on brokers, quality customer care, and solution orientated approach were key attributes that the board considered essential in taking the business forward.
“Resimac is in a strong position and Pete is well placed to lead the business into the future as we continue to diversify and grow across our mortgage and asset finance business.
“With considerable experience in digital transformation and modernisation across the finance sector, Pete has already made his mark on the business and will continue to do so as we build sustainable growth,” Spanner said.
Susan Hansen will continue on the board of Resimac