Ant Persse has been appointed Chief Product Officer, bringing a wealth of experience across product innovation, finance technology, and credit risk. He has successfully led the development of finance businesses across domestic and international markets, and most recently served as CEO of Optimum Commercial Finance, where he led its successful transformation and growth.

As Chief Product Officer, Ant will focus on embedding innovation into product strategy, using technology to deepen client value and unlock growth across the group. His proven ability to deliver scalable tech-enabled solutions and data-led decisioning will support the evolution of eCapital’s product suite and the continued integration of the Optimum business.