Chris Lamers
Chief Executive Officer (He/Him)
Chris Lamers has been CEO of MTF Finance since May 2022. Prior to MTF Finance, he was Deputy Group CEO and Chief Customer Growth Officer at Humm Group, a global financial services company. Chris previously held the role of Chief Officer Brand, Innovation and Marketing at New Zealand’s largest life insurer, Sovereign. Chris is driven to ensure that the financial services companies benefit the communities they serve, creating new and improved ways to borrow money. Our purpose of helping New Zealanders get ahead by making lending by people again is more than corporate speak; it's what grounds everything the team works on. Chris loves hanging out with family and friends, walking the greyhound he shares a home with and kitesurfing, running and playing squash when he can.
Kyle Cameron
Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer (He/Him)
Kyle joined MTF Finance in June 2006 as Financial Controller. In December 2014, Kyle was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer in May 2022. Kyle held various accounting and financial management positions in New Zealand and the United Kingdom prior to joining MTF Finance.
Natasha Callister
Chief Commercial Officer (She/Her)
Natasha is our Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the commercial strategy and performance of MTF finance along with leading the Sales and Marketing functions. Natasha joined MTF Finance in February 2023 and loves the diversity that comes with doing business across the full breadth of New Zealand. “MTF finance is anchored in the community, and whether in Kerikeri or Rolleston, each is unique. I love working with people, understanding what drives them and how we can help to facilitate their goals.” Natasha is a mentor at He Ira Wāhine, the Women’s Mentoring Programme for the University of Auckland Business School and co-founder of Women in Automotive NZ. Her previous roles include General Manager Lifestyle and DRIVEN (NZME), Head of Automotive (NZME), Head of Revenue Digital Ventures – GrabOne and DRIVEN (NZME) and Head of On-Premise (Asahi Beverages New Zealand).
Dan Wilkinson
Chief Technology Officer (He/Him)
Dan has been CTO of MTF Finance since September 2022. Dan joined MTF Finance following 13 years of executive leadership in the New Zealand financial services sector with a proven track record of delivery under large brands, including AA Insurance, Suncorp and most recently, Chief Technology Officer at Fidelity Life.
Rowena Davenport
Head of Credit (She/Her)
Rowena Davenport re-joined MTF Finance as Head of Credit in February 2023. Rowena previously worked for MTF Finance as Treasury Manager and Head of Strategy. Prior to returning to MTF Finance, Rowena was Chief Executive of Otago law firm Gallaway Cook Allan. Outside of MTF Finance, Rowena is a Director on the New Zealand Rugby Board, the New Zealand Rugby Foundation, and a committee member of the Otago/Southland branch of the Institute of Directors.
Hayley Guest
Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance (She/Her)
Hayley relocated to Dunedin to join MTF Finance in October 2021 as our Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance. Hayley held various risk and compliance positions in Melbourne, Australia and the United Kingdom prior to joining MTF Finance. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Solicitor at AWS Legal and Bodkins in Central Otago.
Jane Stumbles
Chief People Officer
Jane joined MTF Finance in 2021 with significant experience leading People functions across a range of sectors and professional services industries. Responsible for providing HR Services to National Office, Board, CEO and Senior Leadership, and overseeing the development and delivery of Organisation Development and Training programmes across our network of around 700 originators, Jane is proud to be helping lead MTF through their transformation. "We’re a small team with a big reach. Through our partnerships, we have an impact across every corner of our business. Our focus is on strengthening connections, building capability for tomorrow and creating resilient and high performing teams who continue to deliver exceptional outcomes to our customers, shareholders and staff.”
