John Flavell appointed to succeed Michael Russell at Mortgage Choice

Mortgage Choice announced the appointment of John Flavell as its chief executive officer, set to join the company in April 2015.

He comes from National Australia Bank’s MLC where he is the executive general manager, wealth advice, with more than 20 years experience in executive leadership positions and 15 years in financial services.

Flavell has held senior roles at Aussie Home Loans where he was part of the executive team responsible for the successful transition of the business into mortgage broking.

Mortgage Choice’s current chief executive officer Michael Russell will work alongside Flavell in a transition phase and then depart the business at the end of the 2014/15 Financial Year.

“While I cannot wait to start in my new role, I am going to take a break for a little while to spend some time with my three daughters," Flavell said on his Christmas Eve appointment announcement.

"I will then come back fresh in April and ready to work closely with Michael and the executive team on accelerating the business for further success in 2015 and beyond.”

Russell joined Mortgage Choice as CEO in 2009, developing two three-year plans to expand the company.