Corporate and Acquisition Finance

Simon joined in Investec in 2010 to establish the Corporate Lending division.  He has 20+ years experience across all segments of the Australian and Asia-Pacific corporate credit markets.  Prior to Investec, Simon held leadership roles in Corporate Lending, Leveraged Finance, Strategy, and Asset Financing at St.George and ANZ banks.

Mathew joined Investec in 2017 as part of the Corporate & Acquisition Finance team. His 18+ year experience is across Australian and European leveraged & acquisition financing having been based in both Sydney and London. Mathew built and worked in private and public credit market teams at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank, Bayern LB and Credit Agricole Indosuez.

Furqan joined Investec in August 2017 to help launch and build the Asset Based Lending and Cash Flow (“ABL”) business,and replicate the successful businesses in the UK and South Africa. Furqan has over 15 years ABL experience covering underwriting, portfolio management, field audit and operations. Prior to Investec, Furqan spent considerable time working for GE Capital where his last role was Head of Underwriting ABL. Furqan has held corporate banking and structured finance roles at Westpac Banking Corporation, State Street Bank & Trust Company, Assetinsure (as agent for Hannover Re) and boutique lender Assetsecure.

Marc joined Investec in 2009 and has worked in both its Growth and Acquisition Finance and Corporate and Acquisition Finance teams. Prior to joining Investec, Marc has held banking and investment roles, in Sydney and London, at  Consolidated Press Holdings/Ellerston Capital; EIM Group; and Goldman Sachs International.

Steven joined Investec’s Corporate & Acquisition Finance team in January 2016, with a focus on asset-based lending, leveraged buyouts and fund-level gearing for Australian financial sponsors.

Bettina joined Investec in 2013 in the Corporate & Acquisition Finance team and is responsible for the structuring and execution of financing solutions for private equity-backed and corporate clients, with a focus on leveraged buyouts, refinancings, recapitalisations, corporate structured growth capital and fund level financing.

Aaron joined Investec in 2018 and works in the Corporate & Acquisition Finance team. He is responsible for the analysis and execution of debt finance opportunities specialising in leverage finance, structured corporate growth lending and refinancings. Prior to Investec, Aaron worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in both the M&A Tax team and Transactions Services team.

Cherie joined Investec in 2018 in the Corporate & Acquisition Finance team, with a focus on leveraged buyouts for private equity-backed and corporate clients. Prior to Investec, Cherie spent nine years in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in various roles, including in the mid-market Acquisition Finance & Advisory, Strategy, and the internal M&A teams.

Cameron joined Investec’s Corporate & Acquisition Finance Team in December 2019, with a focus on leverage finance, corporate structured growth capital, recapitalisations and refinancings. Prior to joining Investec, Cameron worked at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 2 ½ years in their mid-market acquisition and corporate finance team.

Tom joined Investec in 2020 in the Corporate & Acquisition Finance team, with a focus on Asset Based Lending (“ABL”) and Cash Flow financing. He is responsible for execution and portfolio management of Senior Debt ABL facilities for private equity-backed and corporate clients. Prior to joining Investec, Tom worked at Ernst & Young (EY) in both the Core Audit & Assurance, and Financial Services Advisory teams.