PEXA strengthens Executive Team with key appointments
Melbourne – PEXA, leading Australian technology business and operator of the world’s only digital property settlement platform, today announced the appointment of new executive leaders and the elevation of existing talent to strengthen its leadership team.
The refreshed leadership approach brings PEXA’s technology and product functions together and will support the business’ innovation agenda, focused on enhancing its products and platform and the expansion and scaling of its platform into new markets.
Peter Bonney has been appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer, commencing January 2026. Mr Bonney is currently Executive General Manager, Product Engineering at Xero, where he has demonstrated leadership in scaling platforms that serve millions of customers globally. He also brings extensive technology leadership experience from senior roles at Coles and IAG, equipping him with deep expertise in digital transformation and platform delivery across complex, regulated industries.
Kylie Waldock was appointed Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, in September. Ms Waldock brings significant experience across banking and financial services, having held senior roles at NAB and ME Bank, and most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPlace. She will focus on strengthening PEXA’s relationships across our ecosystem, ensuring that customers remain central to PEXA’s strategy, drawing on her expertise in partnerships, lending, and commercial leadership.
PEXA has also elevated three key leaders:
- Clare Gill has been appointed Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, reflecting her strong leadership in regulatory strategy and engagement.
- Krystle Kocik has been promoted to Group Chief Product Officer. She will drive global product development and innovation to meet the evolving needs of new and existing markets.
- Steve Braithwaite has been appointed General Manager, New Markets and Group Strategy. In this newly created role, Steve will drive the development of PEXA’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) solution and assess new growth opportunities.
As part of this change, Eglantine Etiemble, Group Chief Technology Officer, will depart the business on 26 November. The company thanks Ms Etiemble for her significant contribution and wishes her every success in the future.
Russell Cohen, PEXA Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director said that the appointments all bring specific skills that would underpin the Group’s long term growth agenda.
“These appointments reflect our commitment to putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while driving the technology innovation needed to take PEXA into its next phase of growth,” he said.
“Peter’s demonstrated leadership in globally scaling technology platforms and Kylie’s deep Customer and Commercial expertise in banking and finance bring fresh perspective to PEXA, whilst Steve’s strength in strategy and innovation, Clare’s regulatory leadership and Krystle’s product depth will all be pivotal in shaping PEXA’s future.”
With a strengthened executive team, PEXA is well positioned to pursue future opportunities as a trusted digital partner for secure property transactions worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
James Aanensen
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager
0410 518 590
James.aanensen@pexa.com.au