FinTech Australia names new CEO

FinTech Australia has named Brad Kitschke as its new chief executive officer, effective May 2018.

Kitschke was previously head of public policy and government relations at Uber (2014-2017) and executive director of the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) (2010-2012).

At FinTech Australia, he succeeds Danielle Szetho, who left in March this year. Former head of strategy at Timelio, Sarah Worboys, has been acting in the role since Szetho's departure.

Commenting on his appointment, Kitschke said: "It is a tremendous honour to be able to lead an organisation which has been able to achieve so much to advance the fintech cause in a relatively short period."

"There is an established and deep dialogue in Australia between fintechs and government. This is a platform I look forward to using to advance the interests of our members and grow Australia as an international fintech force."