Enda Mahoney

JANA Investment Advisors (‘JANA’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Enda Mahoney as General Manager of Technology and Data, effective 18 November 2024. Enda will report directly to JANA’s CEO, Georgina Dudley, and will be a key member of JANA’s Executive Leadership Team.

JANA’s Digital Transformation program continues to advance the firm’s data and technological capabilities. Enda will lead JANA’s IT and Data Management strategy, focusing on integrating advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to align with JANA’s strategic objectives and unlock new opportunities and enhance service delivery for clients.

Georgina Dudley, CEO of JANA, commented on the appointment: “Enda’s proven track record in delivering high-impact platforms and driving technology transformations is exactly what JANA needs at this stage of our growth. His experience in building scalable, secure technology environments will allow us to deliver greater value to clients and reinforce our commitment to innovation in the asset consulting space.

Enda Mahoney also expressed his excitement about joining JANA, stating: “JANA’s vision to evolve its digital and data capabilities resonates strongly with me, and I am excited to contribute to a future-ready, secure, and scalable technology platform that supports our clients’ needs and the firm’s growth objectives.”

Enda brings over 25 years of financial services experience to JANA. Prior to joining JANA, he was the Chief Platform & Technology Officer at Ignition Advice, where he led the design and development of a low-code digital advice platform for global clients. He has also held senior technology leadership roles at Mason Stevens, Macquarie Group, Blackrock, and BT Investment Group.

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Mr Mahoney brings a wealth of experience and expertise in building wealth management and advice platforms in Australia and the United Kingdom.

In this role, Mr Mahoney will lead the company’s platform and product division, to meet the evolving needs of institutional clients and further strengthen Ignition’s position in the industry as the company scales up its business both in Australia and overseas.

Mr Mahoney has held senior leadership positions in fintech and institutional firms including SS&C, Bravura, Blackrock Solutions, Macquarie Bank, Colonial First State and BT Financial Group. Most recently, Mr Mahoney was chief technology officer at Mason Stevens.  He will be based in Sydney and report to Ignition Group chief executive officer, Mr Terry Donohoe.

Mr Donohoe said: “Enda’s deep understanding of design thinking, cloud-based platform expansion and proven ability to drive transformational change in culture and process make him a great fit for this new role.

“We are confident his expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our future growth and enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients,” he said.

Mr Mahoney said: “I am looking forward to working alongside a talented team dedicated to transforming the way financial advice is delivered.

“The team has created a ground-breaking platform that will meet the challenge of scaling our business to meet the global demand for our services.  The high calibre of the team in Australia and globally, as well as the cutting-edge engineering, continues to lead the way in the provision of hybrid digital advice.”

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