‍About Geared

6900+

Clients

$275M+

Funds Delivered

18+

Years of Experience
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
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
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.
Rebecca Milverton
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.
Daniel Liao
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.
Chris Evans
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
Simon Babb
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.
Nishan Punzi
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.
Alex Chopping
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.
Amy Martin
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
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
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.

Don’t take our word for it! Hear it from our customers.

Sodexo
We have been working with Geared Finance for the past 4 years and always found their service attentive and prompt. Geared provides a high level of customer service and works with us to create bespoke solutions that suit our business. They are always professional, supportive, and ready to assist.
Sandra Giannakopoulos
Sandra Giannakopoulos
Sodexo
Sandra Giannakopoulos
Sodexo
Sandra Giannakopoulos
Fabulous Catering
Geared Finance has supported our business in many ways. From equipment and solar to software and vehicles, they offer solutions across the board. With competitive rates and fast service, they provide advice and experience that help our business grow. We’re proud to be a loyal client of Geared Finance.
Adam Pope
Adam Pope
Fabulous Catering
Adam Pope
Fabulous Catering
Adam Pope
Alphington Grammar School
Geared Asset Finance has financed our school’s IT equipment over the years. As a school, we need flexibility and an understanding of financial cycles, which they provide. Their support and service are reliable, and we’ve always felt confident working with them. We highly recommend them to others.
Manuel Pappos
Manuel Pappos
Alphington Grammar School
Manuel Pappos
Alphington Grammar School
Manuel Pappos
Geelong Collision Care
The team at Geared Asset Finance has been phenomenal. They handle our business finances from start to finish and are always available to help. Their long-term support has made a real difference to us. We’ve trusted them for years, and we’re sure we’ll continue to work with them well into the future.
Mark Clarke
Mark Clarke
Geelong Collision Care
Mark Clarke
Geelong Collision Care
Mark Clarke
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
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 team is responsive, fast, and easy to work with. They go above and beyond, even liaising with suppliers to streamline the process.
Guy Greenstone
Guy Greenstone
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
Guy Greenstone
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
Guy Greenstone