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BF Money

“I had a picture of a house, and the house was Premiere Mortgage Centre”

Kerri Reed, Premiere Mortgage Centre

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EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: Underwriting Agency of the Year

www.bfmoney.com.au

linkedin.com/company/byblos-finance

annmaree@bfmoney.com.au

02 9687 9444

31 Fennell Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

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WINNER: Resimac Brokerage Of The Year (6–20 Staff)

BF Money

Jason Azzopardi

Chief Executive Officer

Jason has 26 years of experience in finance, working for financial institutions in Australia and in London. Prior to joining Brighten, he was the CFO at Resimac and also led Resimac’s Manila operations as the Head of Manila Operations and concurrently served as CEO of Resimac NZ. Previously, he held key roles at Uno Home Loans, Macquarie Bank and Bankwest, where he successfully implemented several strategic initiatives, working across finance, treasury, distribution, operations, data and business intelligence, brand, and customer experience. In his earlier career, Jason also held senior finance roles in private equity in London with Fortress and 3i.

Chief Executive Officer

Jason Azzopardi

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@brightenaustralia

Robin Barham

Leadership

1188 Whakue St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua

Ben Webster

Co-founder and Head of Product

Leadership

Ben Webster, co-founder of AGILE, is also the driving force behind other successful insurtechs like Insured by Us and SanctionsCheck.co. With decades of experience in founding and scaling remote-first companies across multiple time zones, Ben has mastered the art of managing diverse skill sets. He is also a co-founder of Insurtech Australia, further cementing his reputation as a key industry influencer. His multifaceted experience in both traditional insurance and technological innovation makes him a unique asset to AGILE.

Co-founder and Head of Product

Ben Webster

Nick Goritsas is a seasoned insurance executive with over 30 years in the field, focusing on operational and financial improvements. He previously served as CFO and head of risk management at W.R. Berkley Insurance Australia and was the founding CFO at DUAL Australia. As the APRA Alternate Agent in Australia for W.R. Berkley, Nick brought an extra layer of compliance and risk mitigation to the table. His proficiency in finance and risk management provides AGILE with a strategic advantage in these critical areas.

Co-founder and Group CFO

Nick Goritsas

Robin Barham brings over 30 years of industry experience to AGILE, having honed his skills at Lloyd’s Syndicates in London and Australia. Starting out in Marine and Aerospace underwriting, he later assumed management roles focusing on A&H, Property, Casualty and Financial Lines. His former positions include underwriting manager at Catlin Australia, regional director at Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s (Australia), and MD at StarStone Underwriting Australia. Robin’s extensive background adds unparalleled underwriting expertise to AGILE’s leadership team.

Co-founder and CEO

Robin Barham

Co-founder and CEO

Robin Barham

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Robin Barham

Co-founder and CEO

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community. At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.

Nick Goritsas

Co-founder and Group CFO

Co-founder and CEO

Founded in 1999, BF Money has established itself as a leading boutique brokerage, renowned for delivering tailored financial solutions to clients with complex legal and accounting structures. Guided by a philosophy of intelligence, integrity and innovation, the firm takes a strategic, outcomes-driven approach to finance that aligns seamlessly with each client’s long-term objectives. In recent years, BF Money has redefined operational excellence through the creation of its proprietary CRM and reporting platform. This advanced technology provides clients and their professional advisors with real-time insights into corporate structures, cash flow and lending positions − fostering greater transparency and collaboration across every transaction. Under the leadership of Director George Karam, BF Money’s expert team is recognised for its technical acumen, strategic insight and highly personalised service. Their proven ability to structure and execute complex residential, commercial and specialised lending transactions has earned the trust of both clients and financial institutions nationwide. At BF Money, every transaction is more than a loan − it’s a carefully crafted financial strategy designed to drive growth, stability and lasting success.

Chris Meaker

Head of Distribution

Chris has over 22 years of experience in the finance industry, with a focus on lending, business development and sales management. Prior to joining Brighten, he worked for La Trobe Financial, where he was an executive general manager and head of origination channels. Previously, he worked for Pepper Financial Services Group as state manager and senior business development manager.

Head of Distribution

Chris Meaker

Ben Webster

Co-founder and Head of Product

Ben Webster

Ben Mckell

Head of Commercial

Nick Goritsas

Co-founder and Group CFO

Nick Goritsas

Ben has 20 years of experience in the finance industry, with a focus on commercial lending, business development and sales management. Prior to joining Brighten, he worked for Pepper Money, where he was the National Sales Manager of Commercial, leading their commercial and SMSF channel. Ben has held prior roles in both banks and non-banks in business development and business banking.

Head of Commercial

Ben Mckell

Stuart Murray

Head of Credit

Stuart has over 22 years of experience in the Australian Financial Service industry, where he has specialised in credit assessment and mortgage underwriting. Prior to joining Brighten, Stuart was the Head of Lending Australia and Responsible Manager for Resimac, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of Resimac’s Australian underwriting team. Prior to that, Stuart worked within mortgage credit assessment at St George Bank and Bluestone Mortgages.

Head of Credit

Stuart Murray

Jason Azzopardi

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Meaker has over 21 years of experience in the finance industry with a focus on lending, business development and sales management. Prior to joining Brighten, he worked for La Trobe Financial, where he was an Executive General Manager and Head of Origination Channels. Previously, he worked for Pepper Financial Services Group as State Manager and Senior Business Development Manager.

Head of Distribution

Chris Meaker

Craig Thompson

Chief Operating Officer

Co-founder and Group CFO

Nick Goritsas

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