Payton lands Qualitas risk chief
Payton Capital has appointed Robert McLellan as chief risk officer, hiring from the Qualitas Group.
McLellan joins from Qualitas Limited, an ASX-listed alternative investment manager specialising in real estate private credit and real estate private equity.
As head of risk at Qualitas, he was responsible for overseeing transaction and enterprise risk, and managing the Investment risk, legal and compliance teams.
The banking and investment specialist was also chair of Qualitas' senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity fund investment committees and a member of the executive team.
In prior banking roles with ANZ, Westpac and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, McLellan held several senior origination, execution and risk management positions, including head of credit - institutional and corporate.
Payton Capital chief executive David Payton said the appointment is a significant step forward in the growth of the business and especially looks forward to McLellan's contribution to the firm's philanthropic arm, the Payton Foundation.
Payton has donated 20 per cent of its shares to the Foundation, allowing significant financial dividends to be invested with charity groups."This is our triple bottom line - creating wealth for our clients, creating wealth for our shareholders, and making a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of those less fortunate."
Payton went on to say that McLellan's appointment is part of the firm's strategy to better position the company for the next five years of growth.
"We believe that his qualifications and experience as well as his heart to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people, will be a seamless fit with our team's culture and vision."
On joining Payton Capital, the recruit said he looked forward to working closely with the board and executive team to execute Payton's strategic plan.
"Payton Capital has an enviable track record and a clear purpose and I have a deep connection to the organisation's core values and philanthropic pursuits supporting the vulnerable in society," McLellan added.
He said Payton's commitment to philanthropic initiatives through the Payton Foundation truly makes the organisation stand out from others in the industry.
"What makes Payton different from competitors is the tangible actions the business takes in making real change for communities who need it.
"I am thrilled to be part of a business where the workplace is united in truly making a difference, which is something our clients and partners can take pride in as well."
