Tyro Team

Tyro’s leadership team

The Tyro Leadership Team has extensive experience in financial services and in businesses from start-ups to scale-ups and top tier companies. The Leadership team is passionate about our customers, partners and employees alike, as well as high growth and industry disruption.

Jonathan Davey

Chief Executive Officer

Jon joined Tyro in May 2021 in the role of CEO – Medipass after Tyro acquired Medipass and was appointed as Group CEO on 3 October 2022 and Managing Director in September 2023. Jon’s expertise is in leading businesses through the changes necessary to succeed in a digital world. Prior to joining Medipass, Jon was accountable for Digital, Innovation and Customer Experience at National Australia Bank. He is the founder of National Australia Bank’s Innovation and Corporate Venture Capital teams. Jon has 25 years’ experience in Corporate, Consulting and Start-up businesses. He has worked with leading Australian and International companies and is the cofounder of a technology start-up. Jon is also on the Advisory Board of Finspo, a Fintech focused on the digital origination of mortgages and on the Technology and Innovation Advisory Board for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Emma Burke

Chief Financial Officer

Emma joined Tyro in October 2024 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience leading finance teams across various industries, including Consumer Goods and Property.

Emma began her career in operational roles before transitioning into finance, where she gained international experience in regional roles based in Hong Kong and Vietnam with a large multinational. In recent years, Emma has focused on delivering commercial finance insights for ASX listed companies, holding senior roles at Coca-Cola Amatil and Stockland, a listed REIT where she served as Deputy CFO.

Emma is a Fellow of CPA Australia, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Management and a Master’s in Business, majoring in Accounting and Finance, both from University of Technology Sydney. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Adrian Perillo

CEO Tyro Health

Adrian joined Tyro in May 2021 as part of the acquisition of Medipass, and took over leadership of the Tyro Health business in October 2022. He has over 20 years experience leading digital products and businesses, in industries including financial services, health and advertising. After starting his career as a chartered accountant and then consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Adrian moved into leadership roles at Sensis, Medibank and Telstra Health, before joining Medipass in 2017 to build what is now one of Australia’s leading digital payments platforms for health providers.

Deanne Bannatyne

Chief Growth Officer

Deanne has extensive experience as a senior executive across the payments financial services industry, including Chief Customer Officer/MD A&NZ for global digital gifting company Prezzee, General Manager of Identity, Payments and Financial Services for Australia Post, and General Manager of Payments for NAB. Through these roles, Deanne brings significant experience in leading sales, marketing, customer service, product management, operational and digital teams.

With a relentless focus on the customer and a bias to action, Deanne has passion for leading and inspiring high performing teams to deliver transformational growth, resulting in enhanced commercial and customer outcomes.

Steven Chapman

Chief Risk Officer

Steven is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He joined Tyro in March 2019 as Head of Audit and was appointed as Chief Risk Officer on 10 June 2021. The Tyro Risk function comprises Risk, Compliance, Security and Legal teams, and aims to provide independent oversight and guidance to ensure activities align with Tyro’s risk appetite. After starting his career in the UK, Steven moved to Australia 15 years ago where he has predominantly worked in financial services.

Monica Appleby

Chief People and Communications Officer

Monica has over 18 years’ experience in strategic communications, change management and business transformation, specialising in financial services and technology. Having previously held roles at KPMG, Deloitte and Tabcorp, Monica joined Tyro in 2020 as Head of Corporate Communications ahead of being appointed as Chief People, Culture and Communications Officer. Monica is passionate about creating high performing teams and developing a thriving culture of engagement and growth that drives business outcomes. Monica holds commerce, law and change management qualifications.

Steve Willson

Chief Technology Officer

Steve Willson joined Tyro as Chief Technology Officer in August 2024. With a passion for fostering high-performance cultures to drive innovation, Steve brings over two decades of experience leading technology teams within financial services and SAAS businesses. His expertise spans digital transformation, IT strategy, and complex systems implementation.

Steve has served as CTO at various organisations, including AMP, Dubber, Great Southern Bank and Wolters Kluwer. Steve also previously served as a Non-Executive Director at Mutual Marketplace Pty Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from De Montfort University in the UK.