Devan Naidoo

Novigi, a specialist data and technology services firm for the financial services industry, has appointed Devan Naidoo as Senior Partner, strengthening the firm’s leadership group as it continues to scale its data, technology and administration platform services across the superannuation and wealth sector.

Naidoo brings more than 20 years’ experience in senior technology leadership roles within financial services, specialising in large-scale technology transformation, enterprise architecture, platform modernisation and complex administration environments.

Commencing on 1 January 2026, he joined Novigi from MUFG Pension & Market Services (formerly Link Group), where he most recently served as Global Technology Director, Retirement Solutions, leading technology strategy and major transformation programs in highly regulated environments.

Prior to MUFG, Naidoo held senior technology leadership roles at two of Australia’s leading superannuation funds, Aware Super and UniSuper, where he led significant technology strategy, architecture and modernisation initiatives.

At Novigi, Naidoo will contribute to strategic initiatives for clients, including major data, technology and AI programs, and will play a key role in shaping the firm’s technology strategy as demand for sophisticated, scalable administration and data-driven services continues to grow. He will also work closely with teams across Novigi to support industry engagement, informed by his deep understanding of the superannuation sector’s operating environment.

“Devan’s experience leading large-scale technology modernisation and administration platforms in superannuation will materially strengthen our capability,” said Ash Priest, CEO of Novigi.

“As the data and technology partner to the financial services industry, solving some of the sector’s most complex challenges requires the very best talent. We’re privileged to have Devan join us and know his contribution will be invaluable as we continue to expand and enhance the services we provide to our clients.”

Commenting on his appointment Naidoo said “I’ve watched Novigi’s progress and fantastic client value delivery with real interest over recent years. Novigi has established itself as a leading contributor to the industry’s data and technology landscape, and I’m delighted to be joining the team to support the next phase of its innovation and client impact.”

This appointment reflects Novigi’s ongoing growth and its focus on building senior leadership capability to support work across the superannuation and wealth ecosystem. It follows last year’s acquisition of AI consultancy Turning Point Advisory and the transfer of Iress’ Superannuation Consulting and Managed Services business from Apex Group, further strengthening Novigi’s capability and service capacity.

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Alex Moynihan

Novigi, a leading data and technology services firm, has announced the acquisition of Turning Point Advisory, recognised for its expertise in operational transformation and its innovative, AI-powered approach to business improvement.

This acquisition marks another pivotal step in Novigi’s extensive growth journey, building on a track record of successful acquisitions and strategic expansion.

Alex Moynihan and Karan Joshi, drawing on their experience as leaders in Deloitte’s Generative AI practice and backgrounds in technology, data, AI, and start-ups, co-founded Turning Point Advisory to fundamentally transform how organisations deliver and realise value from AI. The firm combines experience in strategy-led transformation with proprietary AI platforms that fundamentally change and accelerate how organisations prioritise opportunities, rapidly prototype solutions, and scale successful AI-enabled initiatives. Turning Point Advisory has worked with clients across financial services, private equity portfolio companies, and other regulated sectors.

“This acquisition reflects our commitment to sustainable, strategic growth and to integrating innovative technologies that help our clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market,” said Ash Priest, CEO of Novigi. “We’ve demonstrated our ability to grow through targeted acquisitions, and Turning Point Advisory stood out for their practical application of AI and their results-driven approach to transformation. We’re looking forward to welcoming the team and seeing the impact we can deliver together.”

Turning Point Advisory’s AI-driven frameworks and platforms will underpin Novigi’s work across all business lines, supporting both client delivery and internal innovation. Their approach to embedding AI into every stage of the transformation lifecycle will further strengthen Novigi’s ability to deliver practical, high-impact outcomes for clients.

“We’re very excited to join Novigi for this next stage of our journey,” said Alex Moynihan, Managing Director and co-founder, Turning Point Advisory. “With the rapid emergence of AI, we are witnessing a fundamental disruption to the professional services business model, and our team is looking forward to combining our expertise with Novigi’s scale and reach, to help clients unlock new possibilities through AI-powered transformation.”

Ash Priest added, “We’re delighted to bring the Turning Point Advisory team on board to compliment and strengthen our AI capability and look forward to working together to help our clients navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

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The acquisition immediately follows Apex Group’s acquisition of the Iress Superannuation business, including the Acurity software suite, and is another significant step forward in the close collaboration between Novigi and Apex.

As part of the transaction, over 100 specialised superannuation consulting and technology services consultants have joined Novigi, bolstering its total headcount to nearly 400 people.

Ash Priest, CEO at Novigi said, “The transaction is an integral component of our growth strategy, demonstrating our commitment to strategic and sustainable growth. Our collaboration with Apex Super has been a highlight of Novigi’s growth trajectory and we’re excited about the future.”

The Apex Superannuation and Novigi operating model brings together best-of-breed capability to build, deploy and operate world-class data and technology solutions. These strengths underpin the delivery of exceptional member services and highly adaptable administration solutions. By aligning each party to its core competencies, this strategic division of assets eliminates redundancy and enhances value across the broader ecosystem.

“As the data and technology partner to the superannuation and wealth management industry, Novigi needs to provide leading services at scale around the most relevant technologies for the sector. The highly regarded Acurity software suite is deeply embedded in the wealth management sector, and this transaction enhances our ability to meet growing market demand with unparalleled expertise,” said Priest.

Nicholas Happell, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Apex said “This latest transaction ensures that the acquisition of Iress’ superannuation business will deliver the best results for the industry. By dividing the business in this way, each entity focuses on its core competencies. Apex Super will leverage its global expertise to deliver the Acurity core and peripheral product development and leading administration services, supported by Novigi’s proficiency in managing and improving the underlying technology stack and services. We will also work together to develop our combined software applications into a market-leading ecosystem, with the end result being simpler service and increased technology investment, improving the experience for all software users, administration clients and members.”

“We are also delighted to welcome another highly skilled team that will enhance our capabilities and align with our strategic vision. We look forward to integrating this talented group into the Novigi operating model,” Priest concluded.

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To her new role as Principal Consultant, Dr Charlotte Marra brings over 19 years of transformative technology expertise, including Cloud and ML, from her tenures at Google and IBM. She joins the company in tandem with Dr Martin Roberts, Principal Consultant – Data Science, ML and AI. With over two decades experience in the data and analytics space, Dr Roberts previously served in key specialised roles including Principal Data Scientist at NEOM and GASTAT, where he developed foundational platforms and led projects with significant commercial benefits.

In addition, Anita Owen has been appointed to the newly created role of Executive General Manager of Consulting, where she will lead the strategic management of Novigi’s Professional Services capability. Owen brings over 18 years of extensive expertise to the role, most notably having served as Director of Transformation Delivery at KPMG.

Chief Executive Officer of Novigi, Ash Priest, noted the significance of these appointments for advancing the company’s client offerings, while further enriching the diversity of its leadership team.

“As we scale to meet the data and technology demands of the financial services sector, particularly within Australia’s $3.9 trillion superannuation industry^[1], it is important that we assemble the right team. We are excited to welcome these three individuals as a reflection of our commitment to pairing market-leading data and technology products and propositions with deep industry expertise.”

“Anita and Charlotte’s appointments also reflect our commitment to enhancing female leadership diversity as a key part of our business strategy. We are firm in our belief that broad representation at all levels is a key driver of commercial success, and this includes building a balanced and inclusive leadership team.”

The appointments follow Novigi’s acquisition of QMV Solutions earlier this year, which included its market-leading data quality software, Investigate DQ, and signalled a critical next phase of growth for the company as a combined entity.

“From inception in 2016, we’ve experienced significant growth, keeping pace with the industry’s evolving needs, especially in technical capabilities. As AI, Machine Learning and Cloud Computing become more crucial in wealth management, we’re excited to help our clients maximise value from these advancements while continually enhancing our own capabilities,” said Priest.

Dr Charlotte Marra

Dr Marra brings over 19 years of experience in transformative technology initiatives within financial services. Her previous roles include Partner at Deloitte Consulting, where she collaborated with ASX-listed clients to enhance their cloud maturity. Before her tenure at Deloitte, Dr Marra held senior roles at Google and IBM.

Dr Martin Roberts

Dr Roberts has been a data scientist, statistics expert and leader in the analytics space for over 25 years. He joins Novigi from NEOM, where he served as Principal Data Scientist (Digital, ML & AI). Prior to that he was a Principal Data Scientist for goPass Global.

Anita Owen

Anita brings over 18 years’ experience in leading and delivering transformative projects within the financial services sector. She joins Novigi from KPMG where she served as Transformation Delivery Director, supporting organisations with their strategy implementations. Prior to this she led sustainable cost reduction initiatives at MLC Life Insurance.

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[1] https://www.apra.gov.au/quarterly-superannuation-performance-statistics-highlights-march-2024

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