The move comes as the company builds out its multi-vertical offering
Viking Financial Solutions has appointed Stephen Moore (pictured) as executive chairman, effective 2 February 2026, as the multi-asset aggregator expands into residential and commercial finance.
Moore, who brings more than 30 years of experience in Australian financial services, will oversee chair responsibilities while leading strategy and business growth. According to a news release, the appointment marks a significant step in Viking’s transition from its asset finance origins into a multi-vertical aggregator.
“Viking is a very exciting business, unencumbered by legacy and focused on best-of-breed technology for forward-looking broker businesses,” Moore said. “Our purpose delivers strategy, data-driven insights, and high-touch support for brokers.”
Moore’s industry background includes chief executive roles at Choice Aggregation, later acquired by LMG Group, as well as FAST and PLAN Australia. He most recently held a commercial leadership role at fintech company Sherlok. His career also includes senior roles in mainstream banking, having co-established NAB’s digital division UBank and held executive positions at ING and MLC.
The appointment establishes a joint leadership structure with managing director Clive Kirkpatrick, who previously led operations at Vow Financial.
“Steve’s been a leader in aggregation for a number of years at CEO level and brings a huge expanse of knowledge to the Viking business,” Kirkpatrick said in the release. “I’ve known him personally for a long time and look forward to working with him to take Viking to another level.”
Viking established its asset finance business in November 2023 and is now actively recruiting brokers across its residential and commercial offerings. The aggregator is targeting three broker profiles: high-volume commercial specialists handling $50 million to $250 million annually, residential practitioners seeking to add commercial capability, and veteran bankers with substantial commercial experience pursuing independent broker models.
The company has strengthened its regional presence with Rohan Puls joining from Victorian Mortgage Group as regional manager for Victoria and Tasmania. Puls joins Viking’s existing regional
leadership team, which includes Terry Scott in Queensland, Pat Clarkson in New South Wales, and Corey Drew in South Australia and Western Australia.
Additional distribution leadership appointments are planned for the coming months as Viking Financial Solutions builds its national presence.
