Wisr appoints first Chief Innovation Officer Álvaro Carpio

Wisr has announced the appointment of Álvaro Carpio Colón as its first Chief Innovation Officer.

Álvaro Carpio Colón joins the company from his previous position at Accenture Song, where he was Head of Product Innovation and Transformation. In his new role at Wisr, he is charged with heading the technology and product teams.

The appointment signifies a strategic move by Wisr as it looks to enhance its offering in order to help Australians meet their financial objectives.

Wisr's Chief Growth Officer, James Goodwin, emphasised the company's focus on technological advancement and product enhancement, stating: "Álvaro's experience and vision will be instrumental in guiding our teams as we continue to innovate and expand our product suite."

The move is part of Wisr's broader strategy to focus on technology-led financial solutions, and the appointment marks a step towards achieving these goals under Álvaro's leadership.