Mason Stevens hires heads of platform and technology

Mason Stevens has appointed Vien Luong as head of platform and Tracy Southern as head of technology.

Tim Yule, Mason Stevens chief executive, said: “Vien and Tracy’s combined experience in driving forward technological enhancements and business growth will ensure Mason Stevens remains at the forefront of the industry.”

Mr Luong has more than 15 years of experience in the fintech space and will lead the development of Mason Stevens’ wealth platform technology.

“Delivering outstanding services direct to financial advisers and end clients is a non-negotiable and I am looking forward to working closely across all facets of the business to further improve our wealth platform,” he said.

Mason Stevens said that as head of technology, Ms Southern would drive the business’s technology strategy and objectives, and lead the infrastructure, development, and technology project teams. She joins from FNZ where she has spent the last three years running the NAB Trade Wealth platform.

Ms Southern said: “I am excited to drive our technology as part of the extended leadership team, bridging the gap between technology and the business.”

In August last year, Mason Stevens entered into a white-label eSigning partnership with local tech company Annature.

Mason Stevens head of distribution, Nick Mitchell, said: “This partnership provides an increased speed of execution and improves the overall user experience for advisers and their clients.”