Tech Mahindra appoints John Hyslop, strengthens Australian BFSI biz

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Tech Mahindra Ltd. a specialist provider of connected solutions to the connected world and enabling future digital enterprises, today announced the appointment of John Hyslop as head of Wealth Management within the company's Australian financial services business.

Prior to joining Tech Mahindra Hyslop was head of technology for the National Australia Bank's Wealth Group where he led the technology transformation, integration and overall simplification program for the bank's wealth businesses.

In October this year the company won a multi-year deal with Perpetual whereby Tech Mahindra will take over the registry capability for Perpetual's Wholesale, WealthFocus and Select investment, superannuation and pension products.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome John to both the NAB Relationship and Tech Mahindra Wealth Management teams," said Bobby Gupta, head of Australia and New Zealand operations for Tech Mahindra. "Tech Mahindra has two decades of global experience in offering innovative solutions to the banking and financial services sector. As we continue with our aggressive Australian growth strategy the importance of this market opportunity is underlined by the calibre of today's new appointment."

With a career spanning more than 25 years in financial services, Hyslop brings deep Australian Superannuation Funds and trustee industry sector knowledge to Tech Mahindra, which counts among its existing clients NAB, Link Super and Suncorp. Prior to his senior role at NAB, Hyslop worked for a number of major Australian financial services companies including IOOF, Colonial First State and AXA.