Finova has appointed Hamza Behzad as business development director and joins the cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider from his previous position as vice president of new business at global digital banking solutions provider Meniga.
Behzad (main picture) brings over 12 years of experience in financial services strategy and digital banking transformation.
At Meniga, he led new business initiatives and partnered with leading banks and digital challengers to deliver innovative, customer-first technology which powered bottom-line growth.
Prior to Meniga, he spent eight years within the Financial Services Strategy practice at Accenture, advising global banking clients on large-scale transformation, digital experience, and improving financial accessibility.
HIGH-IMPACT
He will leverage this expertise to help expand Finova’s footprint across the UK mortgage and lending market, identifying new, high-impact use cases for Finova’s technology.
He said: “Finova is in a fantastic position to shape the future of mortgage and savings technology, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team at such a transformative time.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always been passionate about solving problems and finding new opportunities where technology and strategy meet. With Finova’s powerful technology and market presence, there’s immense potential to create real value for our clients, and I can’t wait to get started.”
GROWTH DRIVER
Chris Little, Chief Revenue Officer at Finova, added: “Hamza’s deep expertise at the intersection of technology and strategy makes him a brilliant addition to our team.
“His proven ability to drive growth through innovation, while keeping the end-customer in mind, is well-aligned with our own ambitions at Finova.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him as we continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology across the UK mortgage and lending market.”
