Jodi Bird is the Managing Financial Content Editor at CHOICE. Previously at CHOICE, he worked as Travel project lead and as a Finance specialist. Jodi has extensive experience in financial services, having worked with major banks such as CBA, Westpac and Credit Suisse. He enjoys breaking down complex consumer decisions into easy to understand steps and holding companies to account for failing their customers. He is regularly called upon for expert commentary by major broadcasters such as the ABC, SBS, and Channels 7, 9, and 10. Jodi has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics from the University of Wollongong. He is RG146 compliance certified to provide general advice for General Insurance and is a Responsible Manager on CHOICE’s Australian Financial Services License. LinkedIn

Mark Blades worked at CHOICE from 2022 to 2026 as a Data Journalist in the Insurance and Utilities team. Mark delved in depth into our data to find ways to help consumers save money and find better products. From unfair pricing for single parents to work on skyrocketing premiums in top level health insurance, Mark shed light on major injustices in health insurance that led to real world reforms to save Australians money. Prior to CHOICE, Mark worked in community campaigning and in public service programs, promoting fair access to financial services in regional and rural Australia. Mark has a Masters of International Relations focused on fair trade models, from the University of Melbourne. LinkedIn