Co-Founder, and Executive Director of both Zagga New Zealand and Zagga Australia – a marketplace lender on both sides of the Tasman that provides investors (retail and wholesale) with direct investment opportunity into loans backed by property. Zagga has originated ~$1 Billion in loans since inception and has a current live book of ~$500m across both businesses (note that Zagga Australia and Zagga NZ have different shareholding and operate separately, albeit with some shared back office functions). Significant experience undertaking the full process and technology design, licence applications with both the FMA and ASIC, as well as being a leading force in bringing the businesses to market and growing them to their current size. He has also retained roles on the Compliance Committee and is Chair of the Credit Committee for the Australian business. In addition to this, he is a highly experienced management consultant and business leader who has worked globally for some of the world’s most notable and successful organisations in the area of general management, organisational strategy, sales & marketing and people. Track record of driving commercial success across a range of industries – including global banking and finance – and is regarded as a leading commercial strategist. Additionally, he has set up and operated a range of successful businesses in the technology, service, importing, and consulting arenas.