LEADERSHIP

We’re the team backing a better tomorrow

Meet the team that’s guiding and driving
our vision forward, turning possibilities
into reality with passion and dedication.

INNOVATION & GROWTH

“Our mission is to make finance more transparent, accessible, and efficient, empowering individuals with the tools they need to take control of their financial future.”

Richard Blumberg – Founder & Executive Chairman

LEADERSHIP

Our board of directors

Our board of directors acts as a guiding force for organisational success.

Richard Blumberg

Founder & Executive Chairman

NOW Finance tenure: 14 Years

Richard’s career has included senior roles at ING Barings, Investec Bank, Hindal Group and River Capital where he developed a strong track record successfully building and managing different businesses.
Richard’s experience spans credit markets, structured debt, consumer credit as well as private equity.

Mark Hansen

Chief Financial Officer

NOW Finance tenure: 13 Years

Mark’s experience has focused on building businesses from early stage and sector consolidation.
Prior to commencing CFO roles, he developed strong commercial skills in Corporate Finance working on range of transactions including capital raisings, business acquisitions and disposals and private equity investments.

David Norman

Chief Executive Officer

NOW Finance tenure: 13 Years

Prior to joining NOW Finance in 2013, he had 15 years at GE Capital in Senior Executive roles including the Sales and Distribution Director of GE Capital’s personal loan business as well as General Manager of their New Zealand personal loan business.

Farrel Meltzer

Non-Executive Director

NOW Finance tenure: 13 Years

Wingate’s founder, Farrel, established the company in 2004 following a successful career in investment banking, including leadership roles at ANZ Private Bank and Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd. Recognized as a distinguished financial innovator, his expertise encompasses property investment, listed equities, corporate and consumer debt, and private equity.

Franco Dogliotti

Non-Executive Director

NOW Finance tenure: 11 Years

Franco’s experience includes advising large privately- owned businesses as well as national and multi-national public corporations on both local and cross- border transactions. Prior to joining Wingate, Franco was a partner at PwC and a leading member of the firm’s Corporate Finance team.

Phillip Prendergast

Non-Executive Director

NOW Finance tenure: 13 Years

Phillip has built a diverse range of businesses in technology and FMCG markets.
He is a current director of Life Health Foods (UK) that distributes products into the food retail sectors into the UK and across the EU.

Alexander James Cock

Independent Director

NOW Finance tenure: 10 Years

Jim experience includes Banking Law with Minter Ellison, and then through a career with GE Capital. During his time at GE Capital, Jim became a Senior Executive of General Electric and Managing Director of several businesses including Consumer Finance and CustomFleet across Australia and New Zealand. He has also been on a number of start-up advisory boards.

At the heart of our success lies a diverse and skilled workforce, united by the passion for innovation.

LEADERSHIP

Our executive leadership team

Our executive leadership team is made up of experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to leading our company into the future.