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Stephen Benton

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Non Executive Director at FINDI Group
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Stephen Benton is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in financial services, payments, and consumer lending. After serving as CEO of eftpos Australia, he transitioned to a portfolio career, now holding several Non-Executive Director roles where he focuses on strategy, governance, and growth for fintech companies.

Following his retirement from full-time executive life, Stephen is pursuing broader life experiences alongside his board and advisory work. He is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and competition within the Australian payments landscape, aiming to create services that are beneficial for the country.

He served as the Chief Judge and Chair of the Judge Committee for the APAC Payments Excellence Awards.

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Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Digital Payments
As the former CEO of eftpos and a judge for the APAC Payments Excellence Awards, he is a key figure in the evolution of Australia's payment systems.
Corporate Governance
He holds multiple Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee roles at companies like Plenti and Prospa, demonstrating a deep focus on governance.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Non Executive Director
FINDI Group
12-2024 - 3-2026
Non Executive Director
Prospa
1-2024 - 2-2026
Non Executive Director
IPSI
3-2023
Chief Judge
APAC Payments Excellence Awards
11-2022 - 3-2026
Advisor
Salter Brothers
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Education
1980 - 1985
B Com
UNSW
General Management Course
AGSM @ UNSW Business School
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