Praemium's Executive Leadership Team brings a wealth of experience from the financial services and technology industries to the table, delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of investors and financial advisors. They are committed to continuously improving Praemium's products and services to keep pace with the evolving industry. Their passion for collaboration, innovation, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction drives the company to be a leader in the industry. With a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, the ELT is poised to provide valuable insights and expert guidance, always keeping the best interests of clients in mind.

Executive Leadership Team

Anthony Wamsteker
CEO

Anthony joined the Praemium Board in November 2020, following Praemium's acquisition of Powerwrap. He has over 30 years’ experience in financial services, including nine years as the founding CEO of ME Bank, and 12 years in funds management with National Mutual and AXA and three years as Chairman of Powerwrap.   Anthony was appointed CEO of Praemium in May 2021.

James Edmonds
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

James has had a long career with a number of top tier firms including State Street, Deutsche Bank and, more recently, Morgan Stanley. He has worked in Europe and the US as Head of Investment Platforms, James was responsible for building Morgan Stanley Australia’s global SMA solution and managed key relationships with Praemium and Ausmaq.

Emma Stepcic
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Emma joined Praemium as Chief Financial Officer in October 2025.  Emma is a Certified Practicing Accountant and member of CPA Australia and has 25 years of finance experience. She has experience in business transformations, strategic business partnering, transaction management and financial reporting.  Her past roles include senior leadership roles in ASX listed organisations including Atlas Arteria Ltd and Envirosuite Ltd as CFO, and extensive international experience with Schlumberger (SLB) and Deloitte.

Richard Large
Chief Technology Officer

Richard Large joined Praemium in 2023 as Chief Technology Officer. Richard has over 20 years of experience leading global technology teams within financial services,  including as CTO of the $250 billion Australian sovereign wealth fund, The Future Fund and over 15 years as Global Head of Business Systems at Aberdeen Asset Management (abrdn) in the UK, which has over 5,000 employees, £500bn in assets under management and administration and encompasses the Elevate and Wrap platform brands.

Denis Orrock
Chief Strategy Officer

Denis has over 30 years of experience in financial services including as CEO at GBST Broker Services and Head of Capital Markets. Denis has a strong track record of leading organisations through periods of strong growth and helping them reach their corporate ambitions. 

Lorna Stewart
Chief Risk, Compliance and People Officer

Lorna is an experienced risk, compliance, assurance, and governance executive with over 25 years’ experience.  Lorna has worked across several regulated industries and has worked in the UK, USA, and Europe, and for the last 10 years here in Australia as the Chief Risk Officer for Insignia Financial Ltd and Bupa Australia and New Zealand. 

Lorna’s responsibilities at Praemium cover, legal, risk, compliance, governance, project management, people & culture.

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