Board
Michael Tilley
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
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Michael Tilley
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to LGHL Board in September 2020 and other subsidiary entities in November 2015
Michael served as CEO of Challenger Financial Services from 2004 to 2008, having previously been Deputy Chairman. Prior to Challenger, Michael was Chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch (Australasia) Pty Ltd and Chairman of Mergers & Acquisitions for the Asia Pacific Region. Michael was a Non‑Executive Director of ASX listed Orica from 2003 to 2013 and has also served as Chairman of ASX listed Hotel Property Investments Ltd and Tubi Limited.
Michael holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Swinburne University and is a Fellow of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In November 2023, Mike announced he would be extending his term as Chairman until he is due for re-election as a Director in April 2025.
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Robert Belan
Managing Director and CEO
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Robert Belan
Managing Director and CEO
Appointed April 2023
Bob was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Latitude Financial Services in April 2023.
He was previously responsible for leading Latitude Money, Latitude‘s personal lending division as Executive General Manager, Money. Prior to that, Bob was co-founder and CEO of Symple loans which was acquired by Latitude in 2021.
With over 20 years of global management experience, Bob has held executive roles at major financial services firms including American Express, JPMorgan Chase, and ANZ Banking Group leading large scale consumer payment and lending businesses.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario in Canada and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School in New York City.
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Mark Joiner
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Mark Joiner
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to LGHL Board in March 2021 and other subsidiary entities on March 2017
Mark was the CFO of National Australia Bank Limited from 2008 to 2013, having previously worked for Citigroup in the United States and as a management consultant with Boston Consulting Group in Australia and the United States. Mark is also currently a Director of Insignia Financial Limited’s ex National Australia Bank’s asset management business and Chairman of Pexa Limited and TAL Services Limited.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School.
Mark was Chair of the Audit Committee until 31 December 2022 and became a member from 1 January 2023, and is the Chair of the Risk Committee.
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Alison Ledger
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Alison Ledger
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to LGHL Board in March 2021 and other subsidiary entities in March 2017
Alison spent eight years with Insurance Australia Group Ltd in senior strategic and operational roles. As Executive General Manager for Product, Pricing & eBusiness and Chief Operating Officer of online only The Buzz Insurance, Alison led the digital transformation of the direct‑to‑consumer business. Prior to this, Alison was a Partner with McKinsey & Company in the United Kingdom and Australia and a banker with Chase Investment Bank and Bankers Trust.
Alison is currently also a Director of ASX listed Audinate Group Limited and CountPlus Limited.
She received her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Economics from Boston College. She is a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Alison is Chair of the Remuneration & People Committee and Chair of the Technology Committee.
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Philip Busfield
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
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Philip Busfield
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed to the Latitude board on October 2023.
Philip Busfield has spent more than 27 years in the investment banking industry in London and Sydney. He was a board director and Head of Risk Management for Nikko Principal Investments where he was responsible for a significant portfolio of financial and non-financial assets. The company had a strong presence in the non-bank lending sector, with warehouse lines and securitization tools being used to finance sub-prime car loans, non-standard mortgages and government-originated student loans.
Philip is also co-founder and board director of Biscuit Tin Productions, a successful film and documentary production company and is on the board of several NFP’s in Australia as treasurer and chair. In Sydney’s 2023 Sydney World Pride event, he was the Chair of the finance and audit committee.
Philip graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in mathematics (Hons) 1980.
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Aneek Mamik
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
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Aneek Mamik
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed February 2023
Aneek is a Partner and Global Head of Financial Services at Värde Partners, Inc. He joined the firm in 2016 and was named Partner in 2022. He oversees credit and equity investments in consumer finance, commercial finance, and other sectors of specialty lending. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee.
Prior to joining Värde Partners, Inc., Aneek spent 15 years at General Electric, where he most recently led mergers and acquisitions for GE Capital Headquarters (“GE Capital”). Aneek pursued acquisitions globally as part of GE Capital’s expansion and led some of the largest transactions in specialty finance. While at GE Capital, Aneek also had senior executive experience in capital allocation, strategy and finance across consumer and commercial lending.
He has a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance as well as a Masters of Business from Monash University. Aneek is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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Beaux Pontak
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
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Beaux Pontak
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed June 2015
Beaux currently serves as a Managing Director and the Co Head for Deutsche Bank AG’s Global Finance & Credit Trading business in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank AG in 2005, Beaux worked with Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager in Management Consulting.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in International studies.
Beaux is a member of the Risk Committee, the Remuneration & People Committee, and the Technology Committee.
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Julie Raffe
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Julie Raffe
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed September 2022
Julie has held significant executive and non-executive roles across multiple sectors including customer service, tourism, entertainment and media. With 40 years of professional experience, Julie is a former Finance Director and Company Secretary for Village Roadshow Limited (previously listed in the ASX 200/300 with operations in Australia, Asia, USA and Europe).
Julie is also currently a Director of ASX listed Ridley Corporation Limited; President of the National Board for Finance Executives Institute of Australia; and Deputy Chair of Entertainment Assist (a not-for-profit mental health forum).
She is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Julie is Chair of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Technology Committee.
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Michael Tilley
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to LGHL Board in September 2020 and other subsidiary entities in November 2015
Michael served as CEO of Challenger Financial Services from 2004 to 2008, having previously been Deputy Chairman. Prior to Challenger, Michael was Chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch (Australasia) Pty Ltd and Chairman of Mergers & Acquisitions for the Asia Pacific Region. Michael was a Non‑Executive Director of ASX listed Orica from 2003 to 2013 and has also served as Chairman of ASX listed Hotel Property Investments Ltd and Tubi Limited.
Michael holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Swinburne University and is a Fellow of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In November 2023, Mike announced he would be extending his term as Chairman until he is due for re-election as a Director in April 2025.
Robert Belan
Managing Director and CEO
Appointed April 2023
Bob was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Latitude Financial Services in April 2023.
He was previously responsible for leading Latitude Money, Latitude‘s personal lending division as Executive General Manager, Money. Prior to that, Bob was co-founder and CEO of Symple loans which was acquired by Latitude in 2021.
With over 20 years of global management experience, Bob has held executive roles at major financial services firms including American Express, JPMorgan Chase, and ANZ Banking Group leading large scale consumer payment and lending businesses.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario in Canada and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School in New York City.
Mark Joiner
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to LGHL Board in March 2021 and other subsidiary entities on March 2017
Mark was the CFO of National Australia Bank Limited from 2008 to 2013, having previously worked for Citigroup in the United States and as a management consultant with Boston Consulting Group in Australia and the United States. Mark is also currently a Director of Insignia Financial Limited’s ex National Australia Bank’s asset management business and Chairman of Pexa Limited and TAL Services Limited.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School.
Mark was Chair of the Audit Committee until 31 December 2022 and became a member from 1 January 2023, and is the Chair of the Risk Committee.
Alison Ledger
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to LGHL Board in March 2021 and other subsidiary entities in March 2017
Alison spent eight years with Insurance Australia Group Ltd in senior strategic and operational roles. As Executive General Manager for Product, Pricing & eBusiness and Chief Operating Officer of online only The Buzz Insurance, Alison led the digital transformation of the direct‑to‑consumer business. Prior to this, Alison was a Partner with McKinsey & Company in the United Kingdom and Australia and a banker with Chase Investment Bank and Bankers Trust.
Alison is currently also a Director of ASX listed Audinate Group Limited and CountPlus Limited.
She received her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Economics from Boston College. She is a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Alison is Chair of the Remuneration & People Committee and Chair of the Technology Committee.
Philip Busfield
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed to the Latitude board on October 2023.
Philip Busfield has spent more than 27 years in the investment banking industry in London and Sydney. He was a board director and Head of Risk Management for Nikko Principal Investments where he was responsible for a significant portfolio of financial and non-financial assets. The company had a strong presence in the non-bank lending sector, with warehouse lines and securitization tools being used to finance sub-prime car loans, non-standard mortgages and government-originated student loans.
Philip is also co-founder and board director of Biscuit Tin Productions, a successful film and documentary production company and is on the board of several NFP’s in Australia as treasurer and chair. In Sydney’s 2023 Sydney World Pride event, he was the Chair of the finance and audit committee.
Philip graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in mathematics (Hons) 1980.
Aneek Mamik
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed February 2023
Aneek is a Partner and Global Head of Financial Services at Värde Partners, Inc. He joined the firm in 2016 and was named Partner in 2022. He oversees credit and equity investments in consumer finance, commercial finance, and other sectors of specialty lending. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee.
Prior to joining Värde Partners, Inc., Aneek spent 15 years at General Electric, where he most recently led mergers and acquisitions for GE Capital Headquarters (“GE Capital”). Aneek pursued acquisitions globally as part of GE Capital’s expansion and led some of the largest transactions in specialty finance. While at GE Capital, Aneek also had senior executive experience in capital allocation, strategy and finance across consumer and commercial lending.
He has a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance as well as a Masters of Business from Monash University. Aneek is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Beaux Pontak
Non-Executive Director
Shareholder Representative Director
Appointed June 2015
Beaux currently serves as a Managing Director and the Co Head for Deutsche Bank AG’s Global Finance & Credit Trading business in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank AG in 2005, Beaux worked with Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager in Management Consulting.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in International studies.
Beaux is a member of the Risk Committee, the Remuneration & People Committee, and the Technology Committee.
Julie Raffe
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed September 2022
Julie has held significant executive and non-executive roles across multiple sectors including customer service, tourism, entertainment and media. With 40 years of professional experience, Julie is a former Finance Director and Company Secretary for Village Roadshow Limited (previously listed in the ASX 200/300 with operations in Australia, Asia, USA and Europe).
Julie is also currently a Director of ASX listed Ridley Corporation Limited; President of the National Board for Finance Executives Institute of Australia; and Deputy Chair of Entertainment Assist (a not-for-profit mental health forum).
She is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Julie is Chair of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Technology Committee.
