SYDNEY, Australia – 11 May 2021 – Independent Reserve announces the appointment of new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Philip Lois, and Board Director, Rachel Cobb.
Philip Lois has been appointed to the newly created role of CFO, effective from April 2021. Philip was previously Deputy CFO at ASX-listed E&P Financial Group (ASX: EP1) where he spent over 10 years and during which he was also previously CFO of the business in the US. Prior to joining E&P Philip was an Associate Director in the investment banking team at UBS in Sydney.
In his new role at Independent Reserve, Philip will oversee the day-to-day management of the finance function and supporting the Company’s growth ambitions.
In addition, Rachel Cobb has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Independent Reserve. Rachel is an experienced Board Director and angel investor with a diversified background across financial services, aviation, media, and management consulting in the Australian, New Zealand, and Asian markets.
Rachel was most recently Managing Director for Latitude Financial Services in Australia. She also previously led the Consumer Finance Division at General Electric where she saw the business through a multimillion-dollar transition to new ownership. Rachel is also a member of Chief Executive Women, the organisation representing Australia’s most senior women leaders from the corporate, public service, academic and not-for-profit sectors.
Independent Reserve CEO Adrian Przelozny welcomed both to the business: “We are thrilled that Philip and Rachel have agreed to join Independent Reserve at an exciting time in the growth of the business as cryptocurrencies enter the mainstream. Over the last three months, Independent Reserve has seen a huge influx of new customers, with significant interest from the retail sector and increasingly from sophisticated investors and funds. Philip and Rachel each bring deep market experience that will significantly benefit our future aspirations.”
Commenting on his new role, Philip Lois said: “I am incredibly excited to be joining Independent Reserve at a time when blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are beginning to drive unprecedented changes in financial markets. I look forward to working with the team who have created and scaled Independent Reserve to its current market-leading position and assisting them to drive future growth in the business.”
Rachel Cobb also commented: “I look forward to being part of the Board of Independent Reserve and working closely with Adrian and his talented team. Digital currencies are experiencing unprecedented acceptance and Independent Reserve is at the forefront of innovation, delivering the best customer product and experience. I believe I can help support Independent Reserve on this growth journey”.
