InDebted Appointed New CEO and CFO Leadership
The debt collection firm named Chris McNamara as CEO and Brendan Lee as CFO to drive its international expansion.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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InDebted has finalized its leadership transition by appointing Chris McNamara as CEO and Brendan Lee as CFO. The appointments follow a period of strategic growth for the company, including its recent acquisition of the U.S. collections agency AmSher.
Why it matters
These executive changes are intended to help the company scale its operations across six global regions. The move follows significant internal momentum, including the launch of a new debt sale product called Release earlier this year.
InDebted reported 42% year-on-year revenue growth as of 1 October 2026. The firm currently operates across six global regions following its acquisition of AmSher.
The players
Chris McNamara
He is the new CEO of InDebted who formerly held leadership roles at Glassdoor, Remote, and Advanced Navigation.
Brendan Lee
He is the new CFO of InDebted who previously worked in investment management at Morgan Stanley.
Josh Foreman
He is the former CEO of InDebted who moved into the role of executive director in April 2026.
Gillian Findlay
She joined the InDebted board of directors in August 2026.
The details
Chris McNamara transitions into the CEO role after previously holding chief revenue officer positions at Glassdoor, Remote, and Advanced Navigation. Brendan Lee joins as CFO following an investment management career at Morgan Stanley.
Timeline
September 2024: Airtree Ventures led a Series C funding round of AUD 60 million.
February 2026: AmSher completed its brand transition to InDebted.
March 2026: InDebted launched its debt sale product called Release.
April 2026: Josh Foreman transitioned from CEO to executive director.
1 October 2026: Chris McNamara and Brendan Lee began their new roles.
Market Landscape
The appointment of new leadership follows the 2024 Airtree Ventures-led Series C funding round, signaling a maturation phase for the company. These hires position InDebted to compete more aggressively in the global collections market after its recent acquisition of AmSher.
The appointment of new leadership aims to stabilize and scale the firm, which may impact corporate clients using InDebted's debt recovery or Release debt sale services. Customers of the firm's partner agencies should expect continued integration of operations under the unified brand.
The takeaway
Strategic leadership changes in the financial sector often signal a shift toward scaling operations in new markets. Investors and stakeholders should watch for how the new management team leverages its previous experience to expand the company's global footprint.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FinTech Futures.
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