Her appointment follows a series of senior hires to strengthen the firm’s leadership team and scale its operations, including Daniel Broadhurst as commercial director, Lewis Harris as head of strategic solutions and David Espley as chief technology officer.
Schneider brings more than 20 years of experience in leading delivery organisations and complex technology programmes, including 15 years in financial services across product and consulting.
She has previously developed teams and improved outcomes for clients, most recently holding senior roles at Thought Machine and GFT Financial.
At Finova, Schneider will be responsible for shaping and leading a new delivery function focused on high-quality execution, onboarding and clients adopting the Finova platform.
She will be tasked with building the structures, processes and teams needed to ensure consistency for its customer base.
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Schneider (pictured) 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, added: “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.”
