Wisr appoints new Non-Executive Director, Cathryn Lyall, to the Board
Wisr Limited (ASX: WZR) (ACN 004 661 205) (“Wisr”, or the “Company”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Cathryn Lyall to the position of Non-Executive Director, effective 01 January 2022. The move follows the Wisr Board’s previously advised commitment to growing with appropriate talent as the Company grows in scale and complexity, with the appointment of Mr Matthew Brown as a Non-Executive Director in September 2021, adding further depth to Wisr’s governance capability. Cathryn’s appointment will bring her immense financial services and fintech industry knowledge, providing the right level of experience to make the Company robust and well prepared for the next period of growth in 2022. Partner at Seed Space Venture Capital, Co-Founder of not-for-profit Seed Money Australia and London-based SEIS and EIS funds company, Seismic Foundry, Cathryn’s extensive 34-year career in the Australian and British Financial Services sectors includes roles at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange. Most notably, Non-Executive Director Deutsche Bank UK Bank, sitting on the Bank’s Board Risk Committee (BRC), the Listed Derivatives Risk and Compliance Committee (LDRCC), and the Nomination Committee as Chair. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including Finalist Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK, Cathryn is also an Independent Non-Executive Director FinTech Australia, Lead Independent Non-Executive Director Hutly, Non-Executive Director Boulevard Global, Non-Executive Director The Index Mortgage Company, Non Executive Director the Australian National University Foundation UK and Advisory Board Member of Financy. Wisr Chairman, Mr John Nantes, said, “On behalf of the Wisr Board, I would like to welcome Cathryn to Wisr. Her depth of experience, strategic advisory, leadership and business acumen across finance, banking, government and fintech will be invaluable as we grow Wisr into a profitable company of significant scale and impact in the Australian consumer finance market in 2022. Cathryn’s appointment is an exciting opportunity for the business, stakeholders and customers as we build on the success of 2021.”Cathryn said of her appointment, “I’m delighted to be joining one of Australia’s most innovative and exciting fintech companies. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Nantes and the talented, high-performing Wisr Executive Leadership Team have delivered exceptional innovation, strong execution, and impressive behaviour-drivenculture. It’s an exciting time to be part of the next phase of the Wisr journey, as the company’s purpose-driven model brings about real change to the way Australians access fairer credit and improve financial well-being. I’m looking forward to supporting Wisr’s growth and path-to-profitability in 2022 and beyond.”Cathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of New South Wales. Wisr Limited ACN 004 661 205 55 Harrington Street, The Rocks NSW 2000
This announcement has been approved in accordance with the Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy and authorised for release by the Board of Directors. For further investor enquiries, please contact: Vanessa Chidrawi Company Secretary E: investor@wisr.com.au
About Wisr Limited Wisr (ASX: WZR) is Australia’s first neo-lender with a commitment to the financial wellness of all Australians through providing a smarter, fairer and wiser collection of financial products and services. Wisr provides a unique Financial Wellness Platform underpinned by consumer finance products, the Wisr App to help Australians pay down debt, multiple credit score comparison service, combined with content and other products that use technology to provide better outcomes for borrowers, investors and everyday Australians. For more information, visit www.wisr.com.au