Home Capital Group Inc. announced the appointment of Brad Kotush as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company and its subsidiaries, Home Trust Company and Home Bank, effective September 1, 2017. Mr. Kotush has an extensive background in public company reporting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, corporate development, investor relations, strategic planning and risk management. He also brings a deep appreciation for Home Capital's unique market position and the opportunities the Company has to build on its leadership in the alternative mortgage lending business.

Most recently, Mr. Kotush was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. With the appointment of Mr. Kotush, Robert Blowes will step down from the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Blowes will remain a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Kotush has more than 11 years of experience as a public company Chief Financial Officer focused on financial services.

In that role, he oversaw key functions such as public and internal financial reporting and budgeting, group risk management, investor relations, regulatory reporting, and treasury.