ASX-listed Tyro Funds Restricted have introduced the appointment of Nigel Lee (pictured) as its new Chief Government Officer (CEO).
Nigel Lee will begin with Tyro in January 2026 after finishing a handover with outgoing CEO, Jon Davey.
With over 25 years’ international management expertise throughout funds, fintech and digital sectors, Nigel has a confirmed observe document in scaling companies, driving progress, and executing profitable digital and business transformations.
Lee has deep funds experience throughout issuing, buying, software program and {hardware} options and has labored at corporations together with Ingenico, American Specific, First Knowledge Company, MoneyGram and DataMesh Group. Most not too long ago, he spent 4 years within the roles of Regional Managing Director Asia Pacific and Chief Buyer Officer at Ingenico the place he labored with Tyro.
Lee has additionally been an Working Companion at non-public fairness asset administration firm, APIS Companions, specialising in fintech portfolio corporations throughout Asia and Africa, and made investments in a number of funds companies throughout his tenure.
Lee is recognised as a thought chief on international funds tendencies. He’s a member of the chief steering committee for CapGemini’s World Funds Report and is an Advisory Board member of the Rising Funds Affiliation Asia. Lee is aware of the Australian market nicely given the worldwide attain of his expertise and Asia Pacific management roles.
Tyro Funds‘ Chair Fiona Pak Poy mentioned Nigel’s appointment adopted an intensive government search course of involving a really robust pool of candidates.
“I’m happy to verify Nigel as our new CEO. His deep international and Australian funds experience, expertise in accelerating progress, shaping transformations and spearheading innovation strongly aligns with Tyro’s strategic ambitions. Along with his international funds expertise, Nigel additionally brings related expertise from working with fintech corporations at a personal fairness enterprise.
“Nigel’s area information and in depth management expertise will guarantee we proceed our momentum to drive sustainable progress for shareholders, ship compelling outcomes for patrons and foster a high-performance tradition.”
Fiona Pak Poy additionally acknowledged the contribution of outgoing CEO, Jon Davey, including, “Jon has performed a essential function throughout a pivotal interval for Tyro. He has been an distinctive chief who has led Tyro to profitability, elevated free money movement, and pushed our progress agenda in current and new verticals. Importantly, he has embedded operational excellence throughout the enterprise and leaves Tyro with a progress technique and high-performing government and senior management group. The Board thank him for his important contribution and need him all the perfect.”
Incoming CEO Nigel Lee mentioned, “I’m passionate in regards to the funds trade and have adopted Tyro’s story because it was based in 2003. It’s thrilling to return to Australia to steer one of many nation’s most modern fintechs into its subsequent chapter.”
