What is the core leadership change at PEXA?

PEXA (ASX:PXA) announced that PEXA UK Chief Executive Officer Joe Pepper will depart on 30 June 2026. The company appointed Krystle Kocik and Simon Wright to fill the vacancy as Co-CEO.

When do the new PEXA co-CEOs officially take over?

The new joint leaders of PEXA (ASX:PXA) UK will officially assume their management roles on 1 July 2026. This transition follows the formal departure of the outgoing executive on June 30.

How did the stock market react to the PEXA management announcement?

Following the leadership transition announcement, the PEXA (ASX:PXA) share price declined to close at $10.21.

What previous business integrations preceded this PEXA executive transition?

PEXA (ASX:PXA) recently integrated the Optima Legal and Smoove businesses into its digital platform prior to this executive change. These corporate integrations form the immediate background to the leadership shift.

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PEXA appoints two new UK co-CEOs

Q: What is the strategic purpose behind the new PEXA UK leadership structure?

PEXA (ASX:PXA) stated that the co-CEO structure is designed to leverage complementary strengths to build momentum and execute growth plans in the United Kingdom property market.

Written by Brie CarterPublished Jun 30, 2026, 2:02 AM

PEXA has announced that PEXA UK CEO Joe Pepper will depart, with Krystle Kocik and Simon Wright appointed as co-CEOs.
The company's stock price declined following the leadership transition announcement.
The new management structure is designed to execute PEXA's expansion and build momentum within the United Kingdom property market.

PEXA (ASX:PXA) named two new UK Co-CEOs following the departure of Joe Pepper on June 30.

The leadership transition follows the company's recent integration of the Optima Legal and Smoove businesses into its digital platform.

“On behalf of everyone at PEXA, I would like to thank Joe for his contribution to PEXA UK at a crucial time for the business,” said PEXA CEO and Group Managing Director Russell Cohen.

The incoming joint leaders, Krystle Kocik and Simon Wright, will officially assume their new roles effective July 1.

Following the announcement, the PEXA share price was down at $10.21.

The new appointees bring a combined total of approximately 50 years of experience across financial services and property technology.

The company stated that the structure is designed to leverage complementary strengths to build momentum in the UK market.

PEXA appoints two new UK co-CEOs

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