OUR PEOPLE
Meet our Equigroup sales team below and feel free to reach out to them directly.
Our people are our greatest asset. When you work with Equigroup, you work with talented and customer focused specialists with deep domain expertise in their field. Our sales team cover all areas of Australia and are true specialists with many years of experience in the technology finance industry. Working with our team, you will have confidence that the best possible solutions and most innovative structures are employed to drive the greatest benefits for your technology investments.
Nicholas Holmes
Vice President Sales Equigroup
Nick has over 20 years of in depth experience in Technology and Medical Finance. He has led asset finance businesses both domestically and internationally; ensuring that all customers benefit from innovative solutions including pay per use solutions for the acquisition of medical equipment, or simple easy snap lease offering for customers that want a speedy finance offering.
Nick’s key skills allow him to provide unique value to our partners and customers, including:
- Global and multinational lease solutions
- Structured lease solutions to support the provision of pay per use offerings
- Embedded leasing solutions for Service Provider partners to enable lifecycle management solutions
You can contact Nick on 0410 612 322
My team and I look forward to learning about your technology management challenges and working together with your organisation to structure the right solution that delivers tangible benefits to your business.
NSW & ACT
ALEX TERRONE
Enterprise and Institutional Markets
Alex has been with Equigroup since 2006 during which he has worked across all market segments from SME’s to institutional clients and with a diverse range of businesses across Australia. He recently closed the largest transaction in Equigroup/CHG’s history by bringing together Equigroup’s talented and experienced team to craft a bespoke solution to meet our customer’s needs. Prior to Equigroup, Alex worked in various global food manufacturers and a local startup, managing relationships with many of Australia’s largest food and general merchandise retailers.
You can reach Alex on 0438 209 799
PAUL ALLEN
Government & Healthcare
Paul has been with Equigroup since 2007 helping Universities, Hospitals, Local, State and Federal Government manage their technology and healthcare based equipment costs and risks by providing financing and technology expertise. Paul will work with your organisation to develop bespoke technology lifecycle management solutions that address the logistical, asset management and budgetary requirements of government.
You can reach Paul on 0406 311 854
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Athena Rogers
Corporate Sector
Athena has a broad range of business development experience across various industries and brings an understanding of technology financing solutions for Corporate customers. After pursuing philanthropy, Athena has returned to Equigroup with her passion for sustainable financing to provide an exceptional customer experience for her clients by delivering technology leasing solutions that are both efficient and sustainable.
Reach out to Athena on 0401 090 832
VIC & TAS
MANDA RAINBIRD
VIC Government and Education
Manda is into her 8th year with Equigroup, having worked in a commercial role to begin with then over the last 5 years specialising in the government and education sector. Manda has over 20 years experience in finance, starting in broker firms then leading into a BD position with Microsoft Financing for 5 years before she joined Equigroup. This experience has given Manda a broad specialised exposure to the Technology financing market and a deep understanding of the needs and issues faced by clients across her portfolio.
You can contact Manda on 0420 767 595
FERGUS O'LUANAIGH
Healthcare Sector
Fergus has deep domain experience in the healthcare finance sector. He came to Equigroup from Medfin/Nab Health in 2014, where he was a private banker for healthcare professionals for over 5 years. Since joining Equigroup, Fergus has worked closely with public and private healthcare services to solve financial hurdles, and implement innovative structured finance usage models (e.g. Pay Per Treatment) to implement new technology and maintain a discipline of upgrade.
Reach out to Fergus on 0421 288 692
Josh Keen
VIC Mid-Market and Enterprise
Josh is an experienced professional with a career spanning over 14 years in Finance, Business Development and Portfolio Management. He has a proven track record in working closely and developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders, clients and suppliers to develop and enhance business operations across an array of industries.
You can reach Josh on 0481 962 053 .
WA , SA, QLD
Jean-Francois Hannaire
Enterprise, Government and Commercial, WA & SA
Jean-Francois (JF) is an experienced sales professional, having spent his entire career in business development, he worked for a number of leading domestic and global organisations in the Information Technology and Finance industries. He has been at Equigroup for over 3 years. JF will work with you to better understand your Technology Lifecycle requirements and tailor a model suited to your unique needs.
Contact JF on 0418 408 136.
Taj Aujla
Education, Agriculture & Commercial, WA
Taj is a trusted partner for innovative technology finance and lifecycle solutions. Before joining Equigroup in 2023, she led the delivery of new-to-market IT solutions in the telecommunications sector and gained valuable experience as a specialist lender at ANZ. Taj is passionate about solving complex problems and building beneficial, long-term client relationships. Taj looks forward to collaborating with you to understand your objectives and develop a sustainable and cost-effective leasing solution tailored to your needs.
Call Taj on 0409 130 022.
Ewan Milne
Enterprise, Government and Commercial, QLD
Having worked in asset finance for the last 34 years, Ewan has extensive experience in providing clients with innovative and cost effective solutions around financing and managing IT, technology and general equipment assets. Across both Australia and the United Kingdom, he’s forged a career built on successfully delivering over and above on his client’s requirements and expectations. This has led to helping clients reduce costs, gain much needed efficiency and smarter asset management.
Call Ewan on 0418 255 695.
Marketing & COmmunications
Isabelle Sherbon
Marketing & Communications
Isabelle joined Equigroup in 2020 and is based in our North Sydney office. She is a passionate storyteller and values building meaningful connections with Equigroup stakeholders. Isabelle is the key contact for marketing and communications for Equigroup and our parent company, CHG-MERIDIAN. Isabelle works closely with our sales team to support the continued growth of our business.
Contact Isabelle at isabelle.sherbon@equigroup.com.