About Platform - Thrive with our Team
Don't just build a business, join a community that thrives on shared success
Partner with PlatformWhy Partner with Platform?
About Platform Finance
As one of Australia’s leading asset finance services partners, we’ve got the size, strength and support you need to build your business over the long-term.
But don’t be fooled, we don’t offer a one-size-fits all solution. Far from it.
For us, it’s all about partnerships and finding the right way to work together. After all, you and your business are unique, and your professional partnerships should reflect that. That’s why we mould our relationship to suit your business needs – not the other way around.
We also offer ongoing, personalised support that helps build a strong and connected community. That’s because when we work together, we grow together, creating a network that’s dedicated to shared success both now, and into the future.
With over 20 years experience, the country’s largest asset finance lender panel and a team of skilled people behind us, we have everything you need to thrive and grow. Contact us today to learn how.
DRIVEN BY VALUE
LENDER PANEL
BROKER SUPPORT
DRIVEN BY VALUE
DRIVEN BY VALUE
Grow your business with the backing of the team that finances over 30,000 cars and over $1 billion worth of assets every year.LENDER PANEL
LENDER PANEL
Enjoy being spoilt for choice with Australia’s largest panel of asset finance lenders.
Pick from over 50 consumer and commercial loan specialists nationwide and tailor deals designed specifically for your clients’ needs.
BROKER SUPPORT
BROKER SUPPORT
Take your business to the next level with access to the latest technology, in-person and on-demand support and comprehensive training and development programs. Work with our experts from application to settlement and get your deals done in record time.
WHAT SUPPORT DO WE OFFER?Community & Culture
The Platform Broker Community
When you join the Platform team, you don’t just get access to competitive finance, you join a community that’ll help propel your business forward. You’ll still enjoy the independence that comes with running your own show, but you’ll join a closely connected network offering the guidance, support and knowledge you need to succeed.
WE SHARE OUR SUCCESS
Every deal you write helps our collective community grow stronger. Individual wins always motivate you to go the extra mile, but they also improve the buying power of the group, helps us maintain our volumes and our position as a market leader in asset finance. It’s win win.
WE SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE
Our community is built on expertise and shared knowledge so we’ve got an expert crew ready to go whenever you need it. From guidance, to information and mentoring, everything you need is just a phone call away.
WE SHARE OUR SUPPORT
We want you to focus on writing deals, not filling out paperwork. So once your deals are done, pass them onto our full-service loan processing centre and get back to doing what you do best.
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Our Management Team
Ryan Young
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Young joined Platform Finance as CEO in April 2021. Ryan knows our Group well having previously been CEO of our related entity Consolidated Finance Group and serving as our Head of Risk & Compliance prior to that.
Ryan comes with a wealth of experience across banking and equipment finance, with over 15 years in various credit, relationship, operations and risk leadership positions. His roles have covered areas including lending, risk, portfolio management, operations, compliance, and sales within the finance, banking, broking and aggregation segments.
Damian Mantini
Head of Strategic Partnerships
With a Bachelor of Business Management and over 20 years’ experience in sales and management, Damian has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to establish, nurture and expand an asset finance business.
Passionate about educating brokers and helping them better understand asset finance, his primary focus is enabling his clients to identify opportunities for growth and expand their reach and customer base.
Having been a shareholder at the Platform Group since 2012, he believes the unique mix of people, lender panel size, distribution channels and infrastructure make Platform a leader in the field. Combined with strong lender relationships, ongoing investment in compliance and IT and close working relationships with broker partners, he’s confident that Platform is perfectly positioned to tackle any industry challenges that arise.
Scott Thomson
National Sales Manager
Scott is responsible for the BDM and sales team within Platform Finance. Scott has a deep understanding of the asset finance market, with over 15 years of experience on both sides of the fence. Before Platform Finance he was the relationship manager at Pepper Money and prior to that was a successful asset finance broker and Sales Manager for eight years. His experience in both consumer and commercial sectors means he’s well prepared to lead the sales team into our next phase of growth.