Bravura appoints Knowles & Jessurun to drive expansion
Bravura Solutions has appointed Aaron Knowles as Global Head of Product Management and Marketing and Rob Jessurun as Business Development Director as part of its strategy for global expansion.
The appointments aim to bolster Bravura's presence in the pensions, superannuation, wealth, and transfer agency markets, with both individuals bringing extensive experience to their new roles.
Aaron Knowles, with over 18 years of experience in financial markets, previously served as Chief Product Officer at Iress. In his new position, Knowles will lead Bravura's global product team, focusing on the development of scalable, repeatable, and easily integrated solutions across the wealth value chain. His role will involve shaping the company's expansive suite of products.
Rob Jessurun enters his role as Business Development Director with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jessurun specialises in automation solutions for major financial institutions and will be tasked with expanding Bravura's client base and revenue streams worldwide.
The new appointments follow Bravura's financial progress, having exceeded its upgraded EBITDA guidance for FY24 with a full-year result of USD $25.8 million and a cash EBITDA of USD $10 million. According to Andrew Russell, Group Chief Executive and Managing Director, the company is well-positioned to enhance its revenue pipelines with recent and prospective client developments.
Mr Russell stated, "Rob and Aaron join at a hugely exciting time for the business as we look to build on our fast-paced transformation and find new opportunities for growth in the markets we serve globally. There's a very real opportunity for our technology to help clients lower cost, streamline operations and create compelling digital experiences. Both new hires bring a unique skill set and targeted expertise that will drive innovation, strengthen our market position and deliver exceptional value to our clients as we scale new heights."
