Ignition Advice appoints new Chief Platform & Technology Officer

Ignition Advice, a global leader in digital advice technology for institutions, has appointed Enda Mahoney (pictured) to the newly-created role of Chief Platform and Technology Officer, further strengthening its global executive team.

Mahoney brings a wealth of experience and expertise in building wealth management and advice platforms in Australia and the United Kingdom.

In this role, Mahoney will lead the company’s platform and product division, to meet the evolving needs of institutional clients and further strengthen Ignition’s position in the industry as the company scales up its business both in Australia and overseas.

Mahoney has held senior leadership positions in fintech and institutional firms including SS&C, Bravura, Blackrock Solutions, Macquarie Bank, Colonial First State and BT Financial Group. Most recently, Mahoney was Chief Technology Officer at Mason Stevens. He will be based in Sydney and report to Ignition Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Terry Donohoe.

Donohoe said, “Enda’s deep understanding of design thinking, cloud-based platform expansion and proven ability to drive transformational change in culture and process make him a great fit for this new role.

“We are confident his expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our future growth and enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients,” he said.

Mahoney said, “I am looking forward to working alongside a talented team dedicated to transforming the way financial advice is delivered.

“The team has created a ground-breaking platform that will meet the challenge of scaling our business to meet the global demand for our services. The high calibre of the team in Australia and globally, as well as the cutting-edge engineering, continues to lead the way in the provision of hybrid digital advice.”