Bridgit appoints David McQueen as Chief Operating Officer to support next phase of growth
28 January 2026, Sydney, Australia – Bridgit has today announced the appointment of David McQueen as Chief Operating Officer, effective Monday 12 January, further strengthening the company’s senior leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth.
The appointment is yet another example of how Bridgit is continuing to invest in capability, technology and systems as it sets the standard in the bridging finance industry.
David brings extensive experience leading complex financial services organisations, having held senior leadership roles at UBank, Westpac and most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Loan Market.
This experience has given him a deep understanding of the market and broker landscape, and established him as a well-regarded industry leader with strong relationships across the Australian lending and broker ecosystem.
As Chief Operating Officer, David will oversee Sales, Lending and Operations, with responsibility for driving operational scale, efficiency and execution across the business. He will also support leadership capability across Bridgit’s growing teams and partner closely with the CEO to drive volume growth and new product offerings.
The appointment signals the increasing operational maturity, scale and leadership depth that will enable Bridgit to continue leading and innovating the non-bank lending market in 2026.
“David’s appointment is a significant step for Bridgit as we continue to scale the business and strengthen our leadership team. As we enter our next phase of growth, having this level of operational leadership in place ensures we can continue to execute at pace while maintaining the innovation, quality, speed and customer focus that define Bridgit.” said Aaron Bassin, CEO & Co-Founder of Bridgit.
“I’m excited to be joining Bridgit, the clear leader and innovator in the bridging finance industry. Bridgit’s ambition to help more Australians access their home equity is something I want to help realise, and I see strong potential for further innovation that will drive greater freedom and confidence around home-buying decisions. I’m looking forward to working closely with the team and Aaron to help build the operational capability required to scale Bridgit’s reach and allow more Australians to benefit from its products.” said David McQueen, Chief Operating Officer at Bridgit.
About Bridgit
Bridgit is a tech-driven, non-bank lender revolutionising property lending via bridging loans, with its simple online loan application, 24-hour approval and no monthly repayments. It empowers Australian homeowners to access their hard-earned property equity and secure their next home before selling their existing property. In doing so, homeowners can act fast and not miss out on opportunities to purchase their next dream home.
Founded in 2021 by capital markets specialist Aaron Bassin and mortgage broker Nick Jacobs, Bridgit is a multi-award-winning fintech, recognised with the People’s Choice Award for Lending Innovation (Finder Awards 2025), Best Fintech Growth Story (FinTech Awards 2025) and ranked #10 in the 2025 Deloitte Tech Fast 50 list.
For more information, visit Bridgit.com.au
