ASX-listed Wisr Limited has announced the appointment of Álvaro Carpio Colón as Chief Innovation Officer.
In this newly created role, Álvaro is responsible for leading Wisrʼs design, technology and product teams, shaping its innovation strategy and product roadmap while also looking for opportunities to elevate customer experiences.
Álvaro brings two decades of experience across product, design, technology, strategy, transformation and marketing. He spent over a decade at global professional services group, Accenture, where he most recently held the title of Head of Product Innovation and Transformation at Accenture Song. In this role he managed strategy and business operations for one of the largest design and innovation teams in Australia and New Zealand, working across key clients in the ASX50 and across APAC.
Prior to this, Álvaro had roles at Citibank overseas in the United Kingdom and Spain, including Head of Customer, where he was responsible for all aspects of the marketing and customer experience strategy.
Wisr’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Goodwin said, “As Wisr enters its next phase of growth, Álvaroʼs deep experience across innovation, technology and financial services makes him the right person to drive forward Wisrʼs product innovation strategy. We are thrilled to welcome Álvaro to Wisrʼs Executive Leadership Team as we continue to focus on our mission to support Australians in reaching their financial and personal goals through our award-winning platform.ˮ
Commenting on his new appointment, Álvaro Carpio Colón commented, “I have been following Wisrʼs journey closely and I am incredibly excited about the opportunities ahead. Building on Wisrʼs growth trajectory, Iʼm eager to accelerate this momentum by launching new products that help Australians make smarter financial decisions. We have a unique opportunity to harness the latest technologies, from AI to intelligent systems, to design solutions that improve Australiansʼ financial lives. Wisrʼs mission as a purpose-driven fintech aligns with my own, and I look forward to working with the team to redefine the consumer finance space in Australia.ˮ
