Ferdi Chavez

CEO / GM / Advisor /Payments / Banking / Fintech / Start ups

Greater Sydney Area

About

I am an accomplished leader, achieving consistent results across a range of first to market innovations across AU, UK and US. I have led high performance teams across a range of applications and industries. A strong focus on internal and external relationships has allowed me to utilise a broad range of key contacts within the Fintech and financial services industry to ensure success. In addition to 30 years’ experience in the Fintech and banking industry, I possess a “can do” work ethic and the ability to persevere through the many hurdles a start-up may face. Specialties – C suite management, industry verticals, software integration, channel management, payments, deposits, lending, trust funds, risk and compliance (AFSL responsible manager)

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Ardex Technology
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    CEO of Australia's leading thoroughbred management platform.

  • Strategic Advisor at Self-employed
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    Strategic Advisor with a strong focus on a broad range of financial services and their application to industry verticals.

  • General Manager at RapidPay - A quicker way for law firms to get paid
    Oct 2014 - May 2024 · 9 yrs 8 mos

    This role involves execution of strategic direction to give law firms (and their clients) secure, innovative payment services. Duties include: auditing compliance with industry standards, expansion into new markets, profit and loss, and client relationships.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Bill Exchange
    Jan 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Commercialised existing IP to increase efficiency of paying local council land rates. Delivered the solution to leading local government areas and the real estate agencies within their catchments. An industry first, management of this product required close management of profit and loss, and the ability to tailor the product for two industry segments with distinct needs.

  • Business Development Manager at Payment Adviser
    Aug 2009 - Oct 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Developed and attracted clients to technology that helps payroll suppliers and super funds transact more efficiently.