Since 2005, Geared Asset Finance has provided lending facilities to businesses across Australia. Our team of dedicated professionals search the market to get the best solution for our customers. Whether you’re after a coffee machine for your café, in the market for a new vehicle, or looking to give your restaurant the facelift it deserves, we’ll find the best finance solution for you.
What makes us different
At Geared Finance, we search the market to find the best solution for you. Our processes are often quicker than the big banks, and with access to a range of financial products, we work hard to bring our customers the most attractive and most competitive rates the market has to offer.
Meet our team
Matthew Taverner
Director
Matthew has worked in the Commercial finance industry for over 20-years originally starting with ANZ Bank and holding further positions with CIT Group, National Australia Bank and in a private broking house. Matthew is passionate about the equipment finance industry and contributes his diverse knowledge so that the business can provide clients with the best experience possible. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree double majoring in finance & economics.
Caryn de Silva
Director
Caryn has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry beginning her career with Esanda and further positions with CBA, CIT Group and various broking houses. Caryn brings extensive skills in the area of sales origination, business development and particularly in the field of partner networking. Caryn offers the business a strong level of business expertise gained within the finance industry drawing on her diverse understanding of credit, business development and client retention.
Alex Chopping
Relationship Manager
Alex has a depth of experience within the commercial finance industry holding previous positions across a commercial broking firm, other asset finance providers and within Medfin, a division of the NAB. Alex is responsible for managing the client finance transactions for the business and facilitating the customer experience to provide a smooth process for clients.
Simon Babb
Finance Account Executive
Simon has previously worked in a private broking environment and has an exceptional level of skill around credit, documentation and settlements. Simon also has a strong IT and systems background contributing a high level of skill to the overall business.
Daniel Liao
Business Development Manager
Daniel’s background is in business development & sales and he works to establish and nurture the relationships that Geared has with its key partners. Daniel was formerly a qualified chef and successfully ran his own venue for a number of years, which has provided him with an exceptional understanding of what it takes to operate a business. This allows Daniel to relate to our clients from their perspective, while appreciating the challenges of running a business and what solutions Geared can provide around these. Daniel has worked to establish a strong network of contacts across various industries and excels at providing exceptional customer service.
Rebecca Milverton
Senior Business Development Manager
Bec has worked in the finance industry for over 13-years, specialising in establishing strong vendor referral partnerships right throughout Australia. With a depth of experience, Bec is able to develop tailored vendor finance solutions for our partners that allow their businesses to thrive. Bec is very well known within the commercial finance industry drawing on a strong network of connections across the country.
Chris Evans
National Partnerships Manager
Chris has worked in finance for over 20-years and is well known to most within the commercial equipment finance industry, holding previous positions with ANZ Bank, CBFC and Suncorp. Chris has a particularly strong background in commercial and business finance providing solutions across unsecured lending, trade, debtor and also complex commercial transactions. Chris is able to work with partners to translate the benefits of utilising finance as a sales aid in order to transform their businesses
Nishan Punzi
Marketing & Technology Product Manager
Nishan is a seasoned marketing and communications expert with a wealth of experience across various sectors, including government, finance, and hospitality. He has previously worked at EY in London and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne. Nishan’s primary responsibilities include overseeing our marketing and advertising campaigns, developing impactful commercial and creative responses, and managing the development and implementation of our technology products.
Amy Martin
Sales Coordinator
Amy has previously held positions with the CBA and provides the business with support in the areas of credit preparation, documentation, settlements and customer service. Amy has a strong client focus and provides a consistently high level of satisfaction to the businesses clients.
Sophie Schofield
Sales Coordinator
Sophie is from a customer service background and provides support to the finance sales functions of Geared. Offering strong support to all aspects of the business processing, Sophie is a key member of the Geared team.
Kevin Lee
Sales Coordinator
Kevin is from an analyst and settlements background, holding previous positions with NAB, Westpac and a broking environment. Kevin forms part of Geared’s support team to provide a high level of customer service in Credit, Documentation and Settlements to ensure the business can deliver excellent solutions for our clients and referral partners.
Want to know more?
Our team of experts have in-depth knowledge of the industry and will help you find a tailor-made finance solution designed to fit the needs of your business. Whatever your industry, let us help grow your business today!
Ready to apply?
You can make an application for finance with us that does not commit you to proceed with a facility in any way. This is a no-obligation assessment with a view of reaching a potential pre-approval that you are then free to choose to use should you wish.
What do our customer say about us?
“I have been working with Geared Finance for over 10 years. During this time they have helped us with our Equipment Finance needs and have been a pleasure to deal with. The Geared team is responsive, fast and so easy to deal with. THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND, LIAISING DIRECTLY WITH SUPPLIERS TO MAKE THE PROCESS AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE and have great time saving touches like electronic Privacy Act documents. As a fast growing business, it’s great to know that we can get fast approvals and settlements to help us acquire much needed equipment on an ongoing basis. I would have no hesitations in recommending Geared Asset Finance!”.
Guy Greenstone, Stomping Ground Brewing Co.“We have been working with Geared Finance for the past 4 years and have always found their service to be attentive and prompt at all times. GEARED PROVIDES A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKING WITH US AS A CLIENT TO CREATE A BESPOKE SOLUTION THAT FITS WITH THE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF OUR BUSINESS. I have always found Geared Finance to be professional in all their dealings and ready and willing to assist in all scenarios.”
Sandra Giannakopoulos, Sodexo“Geared Finance has been a great help to our business. From first being introduced to Geared from a hospitality equipment provider, we started dealing with them. GEARED NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME TO WHAT THEY CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH, FROM NOT ONLY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, TO SOLAR, TO SOFTWARE FINANCE AND VEHICLE FINANCE! Very competitive rates of interest, and option to chattel mortgage with balloons. Not only the turnaround time, but the professional service, advice and years of experience, Fabulous Catering is proud to be a loyal client of Geared, and for many years to come!”.
Adam Pope, Fabulous Catering“Geared Asset Finance has over the years financed the school’s ITC equipment. As a school, we require from companies not just finance but flexibility and an understanding of a school’s financial operations, all of which we receive from Geared Asset Finance. WE HAVE NO HESITATION IN HIGHLY RECOMMENDING GEARED ASSET FINANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS”.
Manuel Pappos, Alphington Grammar School“THE TEAM AT GEARED ASSET FINANCE HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT PHENOMENAL, WHEN IT COMES TO SORTING OUT OUR BUSINESS FINANCES, FROM START TO FINISH THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE TO HELP. They have been handling all our finances for a number of years and I’m sure there will be plenty more years to come. Thank you Geared and the Team”.
Mark Clarke, Geelong Collision Care