Veteran legal adviser to lead compliance, governance and risk management as lender expands
SME specialist lender Banjo Loans has named Matthew Boglis (pictured above) as its first ever chief legal officer, expanding its leadership team as it looks to strengthen legal, compliance, and governance operations.
Boglis, who has more than 18 years’ experience, has worked with the non-bank lender as an external adviser for the past decade. His background spans private practice and in-house roles, with a focus on commercial litigation, insolvency, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.
Prior to joining Banjo Loans, Boglis served as managing partner at law firm Mason Black + Mendelsons Lawyers. He also previously held the role of group general counsel at recoveriescorp, overseeing legal and compliance functions across multiple regions.
In his new role, Boglis will be responsible for improving the company’s legal processes, with a focus on helping Banjo Loans navigate changing regulations and market pressures.
“I’m looking forward to building on the strong foundations that are already in place at Banjo,” Boglis said. “My goal is to add some additional bench strength to the business, especially in the legal and compliance areas that I specialise in, while also working to identify opportunities that can help improve efficiencies.
“One of my key focuses will be ensuring that Banjo is not only legally compliant, but also continuously driving innovation and staying ahead of the competition. Having seen Banjo evolve from its early days when it was a small team, I feel an even greater sense of pride in what the company has accomplished. I’ve worked closely with this team for years, and now that I am part of the internal leadership, I’m eager to bring my experience in legal risk and governance to help Banjo become even more robust and agile in the face of growth.”
Banjo Loans chief executive Guy Callaghan welcomed the appointment, noting Boglis’ deep knowledge of the business and its SME clients.
“We’ve worked with Matthew for a number of years as an external legal adviser, and he’s proven himself time and again as someone who understands our business and the needs of our SME clients,” Callaghan said. “More importantly though, he is someone that fits our culture. We’re thrilled to have him join the Banjo team as our inaugural chief legal officer.
“Matthew’s in-house appointment also marks a significant step for Banjo as we continue to scale. His deep understanding of the business, combined with his extensive legal experience will be vital as we strengthen our internal capabilities, focus on compliance and drive our business efficiencies moving forward.”
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