Bravura flags growth plans with leadership appointments

Bravura Solutions has named two senior appointments to deliver growth opportunities across the global pensions, superannuation, wealth, and transfer agency markets.

Aaron Knowles has been appointed the global head of product management and marketing.

Knowles brings over two decades of experience, primarily focused on financial services technology; he enjoyed a 13-year stint at Iress in various production capabilities in the past, including chief product officer between 2016 and 2020.

In his new role, based in Sydney, Knowles will lead the global production team and spearhead development of its products, with a focus on creating repeatable, scalable and easily integrated solutions.

Meanwhile, Rob Jessurun has joined the company as its business development director, EMEA.

Jessurun is a financial services industry veteran with over 30 years' experience. He came from Encompass Corporation as its head of sales and client management, Continental Europe. Prior to that, he managed client relationships in various management firms.

Jessurun is based in London and will focus on expanding Bravura's clientele and growing revenues across the region.

The new appointments follow Bravura exceeding its upgraded EBITDA guidance in FY24, delivering a full year result of $25.8 million and cash EBITDA of $10 million, the company said.

Amid the promising result, group chief executive and managing director Andrew Russell said the business is well poised for business expansion.

"Rob and Aaron join at a hugely exciting time for the business as we look to build on our fast-paced transformation and find new opportunities for growth in the markets we serve globally," Russell said.

"There's a very real opportunity for our technology to help clients lower cost, streamline operations and create compelling digital experiences.

"Both new hires bring a unique skill set and targeted expertise that will drive innovation, strengthen our market position and deliver exceptional value to our clients as we scale new heights."