Australian automotive FinTech AutoSettle appoints Jason Van as CEO

By Gloria Mathias

AutoSettle, the Australia-based automotive FinTech startup has announced the appointment of Jason Van as its founding CEO.  Van, a highly experienced technology executive known for his commercial acumen, steps into the role to steer AutoSettle into its next phase of growth and innovation.

Jason Van’s illustrious career is marked by his tenure at ASX-listed Touchcorp Limited where he played a pivotal role in the development of technical assets over a decade. His work contributed to the success of notable projects like Afterpay, ChangeUp, Mony Payments, Medicare eClaiming, and TouchCorp, underscoring his capacity for creating valuable technological solutions.

As a co-founder of Hoolah, Jason demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative prowess, instrumental in the buy now, pay later service being acquired by Shopback in 2022.

Throughout his career, Jason has been at the forefront of developing solutions across a broad spectrum of the financial industry. From payment processing and fraud management to eCommerce and Value-Added Service systems, his work has consistently incorporated strong elements of ID management and privacy. This experience is especially pertinent to AutoSettle’s mission of revolutionising the vehicle transaction process with a focus on security, efficiency, and user trust.

AutoSettle co-founder Patrick McComish shared, “Jason’s expertise and visionary leadership are exactly what AutoSettle needs as we embark on our journey to transform the automotive industry. His track record of innovation, combined with a deep understanding of digital identity and privacy, aligns perfectly with our goals. We are confident that under Jason’s guidance, AutoSettle will achieve new heights of success.”

Jason Van, CEO of AutoSettle stated, “I’m excited to join AutoSettle and lead a talented team committed to making vehicle transactions safer, faster, and more transparent. The opportunity to apply my experience in payment systems, fraud management, risk and digital identity to the automotive sector is incredibly motivating. Together, we will build on AutoSettle’s groundbreaking platform to deliver a truly revolutionary service to Australians nationwide.”

Under Jason Van’s leadership, AutoSettle is set to further its mission of providing a platform for vehicle transactions, ensuring that buying and selling cars is a seamless and secure experience for all involved.