Member Group: Leadership Team

Hadyn joined Finance Now in 2017 and has over 30 years’ experience in the New Zealand financial services industry. Initially joining as General Manager of Cards, after two years he took on the role of GM Cards and Intermediaries and in mid 2022 moved into the CEO role. Having worked in several of New Zealand’s key finance brands building his skill base Hadyn has brought deep domain expertise to Finance Now. Outside of work Hadyn is an avid golfer, and loves spending time with family, travelling to new destinations and spending time at the beach. 

Lorraine joined Finance Now in 2024 following 20 years leading brand, growth, transformation and marketing technology teams. As GM Marketing at Finance Now, Lorraine is responsible for our brand identity and customer communications. She has worked in a number of industries and has over ten years’ experience in financial services businesses locally and globally. She enjoys family time in NZ outdoors and is a keen hiker and camper.

Gareth has been with Finance Now since August 2020, he is responsible for the Operations and Risk functions within Finance Now including Intermediary and Credit Card Lending, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Fraud and Investigations and Credit Solutions (Collections). He is passionate about how we can integrate new technologies with our terrific staff to provide an even better customer experience. Gareth holds an MBA from Auckland University and has worked in Financial Services for over 25 years. Outside of work Gareth enjoys getting outside amongst the great outdoors whether that’s with a fishing rod in hand or a golf club.

Maria has led the Finance Now People & Culture team for the past two years. She is a passionate advocate for our people and strives to ensure that our team have a great people experience at Finance Now, which creates positive ripples into their families and community. Maria has an MBA and has over 12 years of local and international financial services experience, as well as time spent in other industries. Outside of work Maria enjoys an active outdoor life with her family. 

Chris has been with Finance Now since 2017 and is responsible for managing the Data and Analytics team and ensuring that the business is utilising data to make the best business decisions. With over 25 years of experience in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand, Chris has a proven track record of enhancing business performance through data utilisation across multiple industries, with a particular emphasis on Financial Services. Outside of work Chris is a keen cyclist and photographer and is often found trying to combine the two.

Jo has been an integral part of Finance Now since 2011, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation. As CFO, Jo is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management. She holds a BCom (DipGrad) from Otago University and is a Chartered Accountant. Outside of work, Jo enjoys live music, travelling and spending time with friends and family. 

Michael has been developing software since teaching himself BASIC coding when he was 10 years old. While now responsible for managing Finance Now’s technology and project teams he maintains a passion for understanding the underlying code and hardware that powers all our products. Michael holds a degree in Software Engineering and has been working in the Finance Industry for over 20 years. Aside from coding Michael enjoys Sim Racing, Cricket and is an avid reader of Sci-Fi.

Tania has been with Finance Now since April 2023, she is responsible for the Personal Finance team at Finance Now including Customer Experience – Contact Centre and Administration functions and Direct Personal Lending and Support teams. She has held management roles in the consumer finance industry for over 25 years and has an interest in digital transformation, process efficiency and delivering growth to meet company objectives. Tania has a Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing Management and is a member of the Institute of Directors. Outside of work Tania enjoys time at the beach and reading.

Peter joined Finance now in 2022 bringing over 25 years’ experience in the consumer and commercial financial services industry across Australia and New Zealand and is responsible for the overall management of Finance Now’s Card and Intermediary sales channels. Peter holds a BCA from Victoria University of Wellington in Accounting and Commercial Law. Outside of work he enjoys anything to do with the outdoors and spending time with his family.

Jericha became a valued member of the Finance Now team in early 2024, where she plays a key role in supporting the CEO and executive team with both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. With several years’ experience assisting senior executives across diverse industries, Jericha excels in fast-paced environments. Her passion for streamlining processes and driving team success ensures seamless operations behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active and spending quality time with loved ones.