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Evidentia Group appoints chief risk and operating officer, completing executive leadership team

21 Aug 2025
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Evidentia Group, Australia’s leading Managed Account provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Komadina as Chief Risk and Operating Officer (CROO), effective 22nd of August. This final appointment completes the firm’s executive leadership team and marks a significant milestone in its evolution as a new expanded organisation with a bold, disciplined growth strategy.

Evidentia Group was formed through the merger of Evidentia, Lonsec Investment Solutions and Implemented Portfolios, following Generation Development Group’s acquisition of the Lonsec Group in August 2024 and Evidentia in February 2025. The strategic realignment of the businesses under Group reflects a clear vision for the future of managed accounts in Australia.

In February 2025, Michael Wright, previously CEO of Lonsec Group, was appointed CEO of Evidentia Group. The broader executive team was announced in July 2025, with Komadina’s appointment now rounding out a leadership group built for scale, innovation, and execution.

Jason Komadina joins Evidentia with over 27 years of experience spanning all areas of wealth management. Most recently serving as General Manager, Distribution and Investment Services at MLC Asset Management, Komadina also boasts previous leadership roles at MLC/NAB Wealth and Perpetual, bringing a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing teams to this new role.

CEO of Evidentia Group – Michael Wright, welcomed the appointment, saying “We are thrilled to welcome Jason to Evidentia Group. His deep operational and risk expertise, combined with his commercial acumen, will be instrumental as we scale a high-integrity, high-performance investment solutions business. This appointment completes a world-class executive team and reflects our commitment to robust foundations as we pursue an ambitious growth agenda.”

In the role of Chief Risk and Operating Officer, Komadina will oversee the firm’s operational infrastructure, risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring the business scales with resilience and precision during its next iteration.

Commenting on the opportunity Jason Komadina said, “It’s a privilege to join Evidentia Group during such an exciting phase for both the business and the broader industry. Continuing to build on its strong, scalable operational and risk platform will be essential for our growth trajectory and I’m excited to contribute to a firm and a team that places excellence, integrity, and agility at the core of its mission.”

With its full executive team now in place, Evidentia Group is poised for continued expansion — underpinned by strategic clarity, executional strength, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for advisers and investors alike.

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