REA Group has appointed Steve Maidment to the role of chief technology officer and as a member of its executive leadership team.
Maidment will join REA Group at its Richmind headquarters in Melbourne in October, and be responsible for leading the group’s technology strategy and development, and he and his team will be responsible for the platforms that underpin REA’s products, services and operations
Maidment has over 25 years’ experience in technology and digital roles, and joins REA Group from Auto Trader based in Toronto, Canada, where he has held the role of senior vice president and chief digital officer since 2018.
Prior to that, he held the role of chief digital officer at CrownBet and general manager, digital channels at Australia Post. Steve has also previously held Director and Senior Management roles at Phoenix Digital and Telstra.
In August last year, REA Group chief technology officer Chris Venter had to take medical leave from his role after a severe accident, with Craig Templeton acting in the role in the interim. Upon Steve’s commencement, Templeton will return to his role as chief information security officer and general manager technology and data platforms.
“I’m delighted to welcome Steve to REA Group. I look forward to his contribution which will continue to accelerate our technology capabilities, ensuring our business remains at the forefront of innovation. Steve’s experience in implementing transformative technology strategies that deliver high-performing digital products and platforms will undoubtedly result in significant business value for REA,” REA Group CEO Owen Wilson commented.
“I would also like to thank Chris Venter and acknowledge his contribution to REA. He will be missed by all of us. It has been an extremely difficult time for Chris and his family, and our thoughts and best wishes remain with him during his recovery.
“I would also like to thank Craig Templeton for stepping into the role for the past 10 months. Our tech community consistently delivered on our technology strategy under both Chris and Craig’s leadership and I’m grateful for their efforts.”
Maidment said, “I am thrilled to join an exceptionally high-performing technology team within one of Australia’s foremost digital companies. I have always admired REA Group’s culture. I eagerly look forward to making my own mark on this dynamic environment and collectively achieving remarkable milestones together.”
