Morris is pleased to announce an important step forward in the evolution of its leadership team, with Scott Valle appointed Managing Director (MD), effective 1 November 2025.

The appointment marks a new chapter for the business as Nathan Murray, who has served as Managing Director and CEO, transitions into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Since joining Morris in 2024 as Chief of People & Strategy, Scott has played a pivotal role in aligning the company’s people, operational processes, and structure for future growth. He has also worked closely with Nathan to shape the strategic direction of the business and support its continued expansion.

Scott brings more than two decades of experience in leading Australian financial organisations, including ANZ (ASX: ANZ), Liberty Financial (ASX: LFG), McMillan Shakespeare (ASX: MMS), and Fintelligence. His background spans leadership, transformation, and operational delivery, with a strong focus on culture, performance, and innovation.

In his new role, Scott will lead the operational divisions that power Morris’ day-to-day business spanning Business Solutions, Credit Assessment, Client Services, Credit Management, Finance, People & Culture, Technology, and Settlements. His focus will be on driving efficiency, profitability, and innovation, while maintaining the governance standards and trusted partnerships that have defined Morris Finance for more than 27 years.

Nathan Murray, Chief Executive Officer at Morris, said: “Scott’s leadership, integrity, and commercial capability have been instrumental in positioning Morris for the next phase of growth. His ability to align strategy and execution while keeping people and partnerships at the centre, makes him the ideal person to lead our operational business as Managing Director.”

Scott Valle, Managing Director at Morris, said: “It’s a privilege to continue building on the strong foundation Nathan and the team have created. Morris is a business defined by trust, partnership, and performance, and I look forward to leading our exceptional people as we continue to evolve and deliver value for our clients, investors, and partners.”

As Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Murray will continue to focus on the strategic direction of Morris, overseeing banking, capital and funding strategies, investor relations, and brand advancement, while deepening the company’s community and sporting partnerships and working closely with the Board of Management to drive sustainable growth.

Together, Nathan and Scott share a belief that clear, complementary leadership drives performance, and that the company’s ongoing evolution reflects its long-term commitment to its partners, people, and purpose.

This announcement, along with others recently made represents the next chapter in our 27-year journey: one defined by trust, partnership, and helping to finance success.