Headquarters:
Auckland
Year founded:
2001
Number of employees:
41
Phone:
09 375 0736
Email:
sryan@libfin.co.nz
Website:
libfin.co.nz
LinkedIn:
ca.linkedin.com/company/niagara-casinos
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Aaron Skilton
Chief Executive Officer
Igor Stychinsky
Chief Operating Officer
Virginia Ballantyne
Manager – Finance and Risk & Compliance
Leadership
Aaron Skilton is the CEO of Liberty Financial NZ and is responsible for the performance of the group’s businesses in New Zealand, including those under the Mike Pero Group brand. He has a 25-year history in the financial services sector, with previous experience as CEO at New Zealand Home Loans. Earlier in his career, his focus was on insurance, holding leadership roles at both Marsh McLellan and Sovereign. Skilton’s leadership style is characterised by his authentic focus on people, culture and inclusion.
Chief Executive Officer
Aaron Skilton
Igor Stychinsky is the COO of Liberty NZ and is responsible for the lending and term deposit operations of the business. He has extensive experience in financial services in New Zealand and internationally. He previously held senior management roles at New Zealand Home Loans and Renaissance Investment Management. Stychinsky holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Chief Operating Officer
Igor Stychinsky
Virginia Ballantyne brings the perfect balance of risk management, regulatory compliance, audit and finance to her leadership of the Liberty NZ Finance and Risk & Compliance teams. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, she has successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes in NZ, AU and the UK for financial institutions, fintech and regulators. Ballantyne, a chartered accountant, CA risk specialist and member of the Institute of Directors, is committed to growing the profile of risk at a governance level. Her ability to harmonise regulatory demands with business objectives makes her an invaluable asset in growing Liberty NZ in today’s financial landscape.
Manager – Finance and Risk & Compliance
Virginia Ballantyne
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Ana Margarita Berjuega-Panti
General Manager
Ana Margarita Berjuega-Panti, PANDR’s general manager, has been instrumental in the company’s success since its inception. Her leadership has driven the company’s growth and development, fostering a culture of excellence that has propelled PANDR to its current status. Berjuega-Panti’s exceptional leadership skills have helped her build and maintain strong relationships with her teammates, and her commitment to transparency and open communication has created a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and creativity. Her focus on continuous improvement has kept PANDR ahead of the curve, and her vision and dedication have set a standard of excellence that the company strives to maintain.
General Manager
Ana Margarita Berjuega-Panti
Luke De Campo
Head of Finance
In addition to his outsourcing and offshore finance team expertise, Luke De Campo is PANDR’s head of finance. With his extensive background in corporate finance, consulting, and leading finance teams, he is uniquely qualified to help businesses achieve their financial goals. He is passionate about helping small and medium-sized enterprises improve their efficiency, profitability, and scalability, and he brings a wealth of experience to the table. In his current role, De Campo oversees the company’s financial operations and ensures that all accounting practices are compliant and transparent. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of finance make him an invaluable asset to PANDR and its clients.
Head of Finance
Luke De Campo
Liberty Financial NZ is proud to offer free-thinking home loans and term deposits to provide Kiwis with greater choice.
Liberty pioneered specialty finance in New Zealand and Australia, recognising that many borrowers were not being well serviced by traditional lenders. Financial inclusion is in the firm’s DNA, and it believes that individuals should enjoy the financial freedom to pursue their preferences.
Since its inception in New Zealand in 2001, Liberty has advanced more than $2 billion in home loans, establishing itself as a leading finance company in the country.
Liberty is part of the Liberty Group, a highly regarded and leading specialty financial services provider established in 1997. The group employs over 500 team members, with offices in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne, and it is backed by ASX-listed company Liberty Financial Group (ASX:LFG).
The Liberty Group also comprises the Mike Pero Group, which offers mortgages, personal loans and insurance through Mike Pero Mortgages and deals in property with Mike Pero Real Estate.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kylie Quinlivan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Kylie Quinlivan is general counsel and company secretary of hipages Group and a member of the executive team. This is her second role as general counsel of an ASX-listed company. Quinlivan is a top-tier trained corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience in public and private M&A/transactional work, fundraising, and corporate governance. She is commercially oriented, curious, and with a demonstrated ability to understand complex matters quickly and communicate simply. Quinlivan is excited by hipages’ growth potential, its entrepreneurial spirit and conviction for creating a unique culture. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kylie Quinlivan
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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