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Chairman
Leon Weston is an experienced entrepreneur with a passion for driving innovation and value creation across diverse industries. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in technology, finance, insurance, and construction, Leon brings a wealth of expertise to Assuro Digital Services.
In his role as Chairman, Leon provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the successful launch and distribution of the company's offerings in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Leveraging his extensive experience and industry insights, Leon plays a pivotal role in fostering partnerships, driving growth initiatives, and navigating the evolving landscape of digital financial services.
As CEO and Founder of sister company, Assuro, Leon spearheaded the groundbreaking agreement with Digital Vault Services, establishing Assuro Digital Services as the exclusive distributor of the Guarantee Vault in Australia and New Zealand. Through this partnership, Leon aims to streamline the digitisation and storage of financial instruments and guarantees, making them more accessible and efficient for businesses in the region.
CEO
As CEO of Assuro Digital Services, Richard Wong plays a central role in delivering strategic direction and operational excellence. Known for his creative thinking and data-driven approach, Richard is a driving force behind the company’s growth and success.
With over 18 years’ experience in leadership, client engagement at the executive and board level and strategy development across the financial services and technology industries, Richard has been instrumental in advancing the company’s efforts in the digital financial services sector.
Prior to joining Assuro Digital Services, Richard served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at a leading cloud banking company, where he successfully expanded distribution channels and drove sustainable growth on a global scale. Under his leadership, Assuro Digital Services continues to strive to deliver exceptional value to customers across Australia and New Zealand.
General Manager
Bill McCabe brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as General Manager of Assuro Digital Services, drawing on extensive experience in the financial services industry, where he has held key leadership positions across various renowned institutions. Since joining Assuro as a consultant in 2022, Bill has proven his ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth.
In his capacity as General Manager, Bill plays a pivotal role in navigating the dynamic landscape of digital financial services, leveraging his 25+ years experience to deliver value to customers across Australia and New Zealand. His expertise in areas such as regulatory compliance, product innovation, and operational efficiency has been instrumental in driving the company's success.
Bill's strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that Assuro Digital Services remains at the forefront of innovation in the financial industry. Under his leadership, the company continues to thrive and adapt to the evolving needs of its customers, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the digital financial services sector.
Executive Director
Shane Jones has over 20 years of experience in managing engineering and infrastructure projects across industrial, mining, oil and gas and commercial sectors.
Shane was the founding Managing Director of Melchor and is currently the Managing Director of Firesafe, both award-winning contracting companies specialising in multiple disciplines across the construction industries.
Shane has preciously sat on several Boards including Merredin Energy, Perth Energy, Enerdrill and Aust-Asia Energy. Shane currently sits as Non-Executive Director on Assuro, Petro Australis and Hoperidge Engineering.
Head of Marketing and Customer Success
Mary Bowman joins Assuro Digital Services as Head of Marketing and Customer Success, bringing a passion for integrated strategy development and a proactive approach to her role. With a career built in the IT industry, Mary combines a deep understanding of technology-driven and customer-centric solutions.
Prior to joining Assuro Digital Services, Mary held key positions at various SaaS companies and startups ranging from seed to expansion stages. Her expertise includes initiating go-to-market strategies, driving sustainable growth and optimising customer engagement and retention to enhance business performance.
Mary's commitment to excellence and her drive to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions ensures the company continuously provides exceptional value as a trusted leader in the industry.
Head of IT
Kavi Chapagain is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in building and managing both frontend and backend development, leveraging modern architectures and services.
With a strong background across various industries, including retail, finance, and consulting, he specialises in delivering high-quality software solutions that are both scalable and maintainable.
His expertise includes crafting robust software solution, and identifying and delivering high-value features to end users.
Assuro is a multi-award-winning Australian fintech company that owns and operates a digital platform specialising in the distribution, origination and management of bank guarantees. Dedicated to helping businesses thrive, Assuro provides a suite of products designed to simplify bank guarantees, ultimately saving clients time and money.
In 2023, Assuro signed a Memorandum of Understanding to license Digital Vault Services' technology. Subsequently, in 2024, Assuro Digital Services was established as the exclusive distributor of the Guarantee Vault in Australia and New Zealand. This strategic initiative highlights Assuro's ongoing commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the financial sector.
For more information, visit www.assuro.com.au.
