Who Is Rebecca Lowde? Incoming Chief Financial Officer of DroneShield
Rebecca Lowde is the incoming Chief Financial Officer of DroneShield, the ASX-listed counter-drone company; her appointment takes effect on 2 November 2026, according to DroneShield's release.
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She most recently served as CFO of MYOB, previously held CFO and Chief People Officer roles at Afterpay, and has also been CFO and CEO of Salmat and Executive Director and CFO of Bravura Solutions, according to DroneShield's release.
Where Rebecca Lowde Is Now
DroneShield announced on 10 September 2026 that Lowde would become its Chief Financial Officer effective 2 November 2026, succeeding Carla Balanco, who is leaving after more than eight years with the company, according to DroneShield's release. As of the date of this page she has not yet started in the role.
- Role: Chief Financial Officer of DroneShield, effective 2 November 2026 (DroneShield)
- Predecessor: Carla Balanco, who joined DroneShield in 2018 and became CFO in 2019 (DroneShield)
- Most recent prior role: CFO of MYOB, the KKR-owned accounting and business-management software provider (DroneShield)
Career
According to DroneShield's release, Lowde was CFO and Chief People Officer at Afterpay, where she supported a A$1.5 billion capital raising and the company's acquisition by Block (the release cites the acquisition at US$39 billion). At MYOB her work included a debt refinancing and EBITDA growth through product monetisation, embedded financial services and cost management.
The release also lists CFO and CEO roles at ASX-listed Salmat and Executive Director and CFO of Bravura Solutions, and describes her as a Certified Practising Accountant, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Chief Executive Women.
- CFO, MYOB
- CFO and Chief People Officer, Afterpay
- CFO and CEO, Salmat
- Executive Director and CFO, Bravura Solutions
Recent News
10 September 2026: DroneShield announced the appointment alongside a trading update, according to DroneShield's release. DroneShield CEO and Managing Director Angus Bean said the company was delighted to welcome Lowde and that her operational discipline, commercial judgement and experience through periods of rapid growth and complexity would be highly valuable.
For how DroneShield's business works and what to check in its filings, see the DroneShield company profile. Informational only, not investment advice.
Rebecca Lowde FAQs
Who is Rebecca Lowde?
Rebecca Lowde is the incoming Chief Financial Officer of DroneShield, former CFO of MYOB and former CFO and Chief People Officer of Afterpay, according to DroneShield's release.
When does Rebecca Lowde start as DroneShield CFO?
Her appointment is effective 2 November 2026, according to DroneShield's release.
Who did Rebecca Lowde replace at DroneShield?
She succeeds Carla Balanco, who is leaving after more than eight years with the company, according to DroneShield's release.