“They don’t get to throw stones”: Outgoing FinTech Australia chief Brad Kitschke defends tenure, as he steps down due to ill health

FinTech Australia chief executive Brad Kitschke has stepped down due to health reasons, having only started in the role in May.

Kitschke, who was previously Uber’s director of public policy and government in for Australia, tells StartupSmart he decided to resign rather than to take extended sick leave, in order to minimise disruption within FinTech Australia.

He considers stepping down as chief executive “what is best for members”, and “the right thing to do”.