David Wylie

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Non Executive Director at LendingMetrics

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Overview

David Wylie is the founder of LendingMetrics, a leading credit risk technology company. He successfully scaled the business, culminating in a significant private equity investment from LDC in 2024 before transitioning to a Non-Executive Director role. He holds an HND from Southampton Technical College and a CeMAP certification.

Following his move to a non-executive position, David has been enjoying more personal time and travel. He has expressed a keen professional interest in new board opportunities within the APAC region, indicating a focus on international business and new ventures.

He successfully founded and guided his company through a complete private equity investment cycle as a founder.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Growth Strategy
Co-founded LendingMetrics and led it through a major private equity investment from LDC in 2024, and is now focused on scaling and potential acquisitions.
Credit Risk Technology
Has deep expertise in automated decisioning platforms and Open Banking solutions, having built his company's entire suite of products in this space.
Founder-Led PE Deals
Recently completed the journey of taking a founder-led business through a significant private equity investment and is now in the post-transaction phase.

Media Appearances

David Wylie, LendingMetrics. Featured in The FinTech Times

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Work History

9-2025
Non Executive Director at LendingMetrics
5-2014
Commercial Director - Founder at LendingMetrics
5-2010 - 9-2025
Director at LendingMetrics
9-2009 - 6-2014
Managing Director at Lending Software Solutions Ltd
7-1998 - 4-2008
Managing Director at The County Group

Education

HND from Southampton Technical College

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Exp : 26 Location : Perth, Western Australia, Australia Job Level : Senior Designation : Non Executive Director at LendingMetrics
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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