Helia taps Steadfast executive Mark Senkevics as CEO
The news: Lenders’ mortgage insurer Helia has appointed Mark Senkevics as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 1 December, succeeding interim CEO Michael Cant.
The context: Senkevics currently serves as the CEO of Underwriting Agencies at Steadfast Group.
The board has also promoted Craig Ward to chief financial officer, effective 1 July, following his one-year tenure serving in the role on an interim basis.
What they said: “Mark brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience including leaderships position across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific markets,” Helia chair Leona Murphy said.
“He is well placed to lead Helia as it builds on its 60-year heritage of supporting Australians to buy, invest and upgrade their homes,” she added.
The source: ASX