Finova has announced the appointment of Anja Schneider as Chief Delivery Officer, as the business continues to strengthen its leadership team and scale its operations.
Anja brings over 20 years of experience leading delivery organisations and complex technology programmes, with 15 years of expertise in financial services across both product and consultancy environments. She has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving measurable outcomes for clients, most recently holding senior roles at Thought Machine and GFT Financial.
At Finova, Anja will be responsible for shaping and leading a new delivery function focused on high-quality execution, smooth onboarding, and successful adoption of Finova’s platform by clients. Her remit includes building the structures, processes, and teams needed to deliver consistently for Finova’s growing customer base, driving quality, accountability, efficiency, and outcomes at scale.
Her appointment follows a series of recent senior leadership hires in recent months, including Daniel Broadhurst as Commercial Director and David Espley as Chief Technology Officer, as Finova continues to invest in deep expertise across product, delivery, and commercial functions.
Anja Schneider, Chief Delivery Officer at Finova, said:
“Finova is at such an exciting stage in its journey, and I couldn’t think of a better time to come onboard. The company has all the right ingredients: market-leading technology, strong client partnerships, and a clear vision for the future. My focus will be on ensuring our clients have complete confidence in our ability to deliver, helping lenders bring products to market efficiently, respond to regulatory change with certainty, and rely on systems that perform at scale. Consistent, high-quality execution will be at the heart of everything we do.”
Gareth Richardson, CEO of Finova, said:
“Anja’s track record speaks for itself. She brings a rare combination of disciplined delivery, financial services experience, and a sharp focus on client outcomes. As we scale Finova’s impact in the market, her leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we deliver on our promises and continue to raise the bar for what clients expect from a technology partner.”
