About Us

Established in February 2000, Fox Symes has grown into the largest provider of debt solutions to individuals in Australia.

Many things can happen in life. You may lose your job; your relationship may break down; illness may affect your family, or you might have borrowed too much. Many of these events can be beyond your control, but they can all lead to financial difficulty.

Fox Symes offers a range of debt solutions and helps over 100,000 Australians each year to resolve their debt and take financial control.

It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FSA Group Limited, a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Our Directors

Tim Odillo Maher (Executive Director)

Mr Odillo Maher was appointed on 30 July 2002. Mr Odillo Maher holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (majoring in Accounting and Finance) from Australian Catholic University and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

Deborah Southon (Executive Director)

Ms Southon was appointed on 30 July 2002. Ms Southon has attained a wealth of experience in the government and community services sectors having worked for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services, the former Department of Community Services, and the Smith Family. Ms Southon has an Executive Certificate in Leadership & Management (University of Technology, Sydney) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Sydney University).

Cellina Z Chen (Executive Director)

Ms Chen was appointed on 17 October 2022. Ms Chen joined the Company in 2001. She is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. She holds a Master of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney and an advanced Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance. She is a Fellow of CPA Australia and of the Governance Institute of Australia. She is member of the Institute of Company Directors and has over 20 years of experience in financial services in Australia.