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Anthony Waldron

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director at Athena Home Loans
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Anthony Waldron is the CEO of Financial Services and Mortgage Choice at REA Group, with over 25 years of experience in finance and business management. Known for leading strategic change and building high-performing teams, he previously held senior roles at NAB, including transforming its consumer banking division. He holds degrees from the University of Technology Sydney and FINSIA.

He is a vocal advocate for increasing the visibility and support for women in the mortgage broking industry, aiming to move away from a "boys club" mentality by creating more inclusive career pathways and opportunities.

Interesting fact: To deliver tangible benefits to brokers and customers, he recently launched an AI academy at a national conference, focusing on the practical application of technology.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Anthony shows up

Non-Confrontational
Optimistic
Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Anthony cares about

Broker Enablement
Champions mortgage brokers by providing them with technology, support, and featuring them in national brand campaigns to help them succeed in a competitive market.
Customer-Centric Finance
Focuses on creating a direct link between prioritizing customer interests and delivering sustainable shareholder value, a key theme throughout his career.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Director
Athena Home Loans
9-2022
Director
Simpology Australia
6-2022
CEO Financial Services and Mortgage Choice
REA Group
11-2021 - 6-2022
Adviser and interim CEO Broker
REA Group
1-2023 - 6-2024
Director
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Media appearances

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Education
1993 - 1996
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments
FINSIA
1990 - 1992
Business
University of Technology Sydney
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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