Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive

Revolut has appointed Ryan Brosnahan as its first chief executive officer in New Zealand and promoted Georgia Grange to chief operating officer.

The moves come as Revolut expands in New Zealand, where it plans to invest almost NZD $120 million and create 90 roles by the end of 2027.

Brosnahan brings more than 30 years of experience across banking, technology and corporate change. Most recently, he was chief transformation officer at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, overseeing technology, digital, data, cards and payments.

Earlier in his career, he spent nearly 15 years at ANZ in senior leadership roles, including general manager services in New Zealand, head of projects and investments at ANZ Group, and head of group payments management at ANZ Group. He also holds governance and advisory roles in the fintech and payments sectors, including at EROAD and Banzpay.

His appointment gives Revolut a dedicated chief executive in New Zealand as it builds local operations and broadens its position in the market. He will lead the local team and strategy as Revolut works towards becoming a fully licensed bank.

"I'm excited to join Revolut at a pivotal moment for the business in New Zealand. The opportunity to bring together technology, innovation and financial services to give Kiwis more choice and control is one I find incredibly compelling. Revolut has already established a strong foundation in Aotearoa, and our ambition now is to build on that momentum. I'm looking forward to working with the team to deliver an experience that genuinely challenges the status quo and raises the bar for what Kiwis should expect from their financial service providers," said Ryan Brosnahan, chief executive officer of Revolut New Zealand.

Grange steps into the chief operating officer role after serving as head of New Zealand. She led the company through its local launch and rollout, and has held roles in fintech, digital product development and financial services, including at Lendi, Kiwibank and the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development.

In her new role, Grange will oversee product, operations, technology, data and customer experience. Her promotion keeps a senior member of Revolut's New Zealand launch team in a central operating role as the business expands.

"Having been part of Revolut's journey in New Zealand from the very beginning, I've seen first-hand the incredible appetite Kiwis have for a more intuitive way to manage their finances. In the COO role, I'm focused on ensuring that as we scale, our products remain seamless, secure and tailored to the needs of the local market. We have built a strong foundation in New Zealand, and Ryan's extensive expertise will further accelerate our ambitions here as we work to deliver on our long-term ambitions for Aotearoa," said Georgia Grange.

Local expansion

The leadership changes follow a period of expansion in New Zealand. Revolut opened a headquarters in Wellington earlier this year and outlined plans for further spending on staff, technology and infrastructure.

Revolut launched in New Zealand in 2023 and has since added products including RevPoints, Ultra and Revolut Business. The business banking service was introduced in New Zealand in 2026, extending the offering beyond retail customers to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Globally, Revolut serves more than 80 million retail customers and more than 850,000 business customers. In New Zealand, it is seeking to expand its footprint in a market dominated by established banks, with services spanning payments, cards, rewards and business accounts.

Banking push

Appointing a first New Zealand chief executive points to a more formal local structure as Revolut develops its regulatory and commercial plans in the country. Brosnahan's background in large financial institutions, payments and business change aligns with that push, particularly as the company works towards a banking licence.

New Zealand is part of Revolut's broader international expansion strategy, which combines consumer financial services with products for businesses. Its local investment plans suggest it sees room to build scale in Aotearoa despite strong competition and the regulatory demands of banking.

Brosnahan holds a Master of Science in finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting and finance from the University of Otago. He is also a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.