Aussie automotive fintech AutoSettle names Jason Van as new CEO
AutoSettle, a platform for vehicle transactions based in New South Wales, Australia, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jason Van as its new CEO.
AutoSettle announces Jason Van as new company CEO
Founded in 2023, the start-up claims to be the world’s first virtual settlement exchange for automobiles, providing a platform where vehicles can be sold and bought instantly.
With this, it says it has tasked its new CEO with leading its “next phase of growth and innovation”, with Patrick McComish, co-founder of AutoSettle, citing Van’s “track record of innovation” and “deep understanding of digital identity and privacy” as core attributes behind his selection.
AutoSettle goes on to assert its commitment to eliminating common manual processes and fostering user trust through digital identity verification, thus, Van’s cybersecurity proficiency is considered highly advantageous in achieving these objectives.
Described as a “highly experienced technology executive”, Van previously co-founded and served as CTO at Hoolah, a buy now pay later (BNPL) platform headquartered in Singapore. Additionally, he held directorial roles at DeFi credit card vendor Immersve, and at the IT consultancy firm The Band.
Commenting on his appointment, Van explains that the opportunity to leverage his experience in “payment systems, fraud management, risk and digital identity to the automotive sector” played a significant role in his decision to become the start-up’s new boss.
Van joins a roster of new CEO appointments within the fintech sector. This includes Michael Rhodes at Ally Financial, Marco Santos, who has been promoted from regional CEO to Group CEO at GFT Technologies, and San Francisco-based Bolt, where the firm’s global head of sales, Justin Grooms, has assumed the role of interim CEO.
