Steve Sampson
Chief Commercial Officer
our team
Over the years we’ve built up a fantastic team. People that will always go the extra mile to get the results you and your clients deserve. They are the reason we’ve achieved so much in the last 24 years - and they’re waiting to share their expertise with you right now.
Steve Sampson
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Steve is a senior executive and natural leader who has successfully created and executed strategies for third party distribution channels in many facets of the banking and finance sector. His career spans more than 20 years having previously held a wide range of roles including CEO, GM and Senior Sales Management in leading companies such as Citibank, Bank of Sydney and Choice Home Loans. Steve has had great success in developing high powered sales teams across several businesses and achieving outstanding results. A powerful coach, mentor and sales trainer known for maximising the talent of his staff. He puts the customer “at the centre of everything we do”. When he is not building relationships with brokers, he spends his time enjoying yoga, trekking and surfing.
E: sss@primecapital.com
P: 0413 901 111
May Cai
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Risk Officer
May is a high-performing banking and finance industry leader. She has held management positions at major banks and other financial services companies, and now heads Prime Capital’s credit, risk management and innovation teams. May’s experience spans credit risk, and portfolio and product management across institutional and mid-market segments. Highly focused on risk mitigation, she is skilled in complex problem solving, change management, and process innovation. She excels in business and financial analyses, complex loan documentation and deal structuring – and is knowledgeable of credit and operational risk management concepts. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate, May is a keen traveller and barre enthusiast. She also sits on the Property Council of Australia's NSW Capital Markets Committee.
E: msc@primecapital.com
P: 0423 241 111
Christopher Tagle
Financial Controller
Financial Controller
Chris is a seasoned finance professional with a firm understanding of all accounting functions and processes. More than just a number cruncher, Chris has held leadership roles in accounting and audit in industries as diverse as higher education, recruitment and financial services. For the past 20 years, he has set financial strategies, provided expert advice, and overseen risk management, compliance and all aspects of financial reporting. Chris is highly analytical and organised, with strong attention to financial details. At Prime, he helps provide insights for the company’s future direction besides executing operational strategies for the finance team. A certified practising accountant, Chris considers himself a foodie and likes to work out and travel.
E: cgt@primecapital.com
P: 0413 211 111
Lydia Li
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Lydia focuses on providing financing solutions to Prime’s growing network of Asian brokers and their commercial clients. Recognised for her ability to develop robust business relationships, she has worked with diverse clients – from high-net-worth individuals to small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate organisations. At Prime, she has built a portfolio of more than 300 top-performing broker teams. Lydia brings a strong work ethic to managing relationships with clients and uses her 10 years of banking experience to provide the best outcomes for them. She is a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Commerce graduate who loves to read and travel. Lydia is fluent in Mandarin and speaks basic Cantonese.
E: lyl@primecapital.com
P: 0413 161 111
Travis Henderson
Business Development Manager (NSW)
Business Development Manager (NSW)
Travis’s core skills are in asset-backed lending. His 15 years of experience working with leading commercial lenders in Canada and Australia puts him in a strong position to provide customised solutions to our brokers and their clients in small and medium-sized enterprises. Travis has worked with clients from industries as diverse as construction, forestry, transportation and mining, with specialisation in heavy equipment finance. He is adept at territory management, credit analysis and problem-solving. As a Business Development Manager at Macquarie Group, he grew his broker portfolio to become the top volume producer within the aggregator division. Travis is from Canada’s British Columbia, where he started his career as a commercial pilot.
E: tjh@primecapital.com
P: 0413 841 111
Sal Bazzi
Business Development Manager (NSW)
Business Development Manager (NSW)
Sal has had a career in financial services spanning 20+ years across many facets of finance and banking including Marketing, Retail, and Third-Party Distribution with some of Australia’s major banks. More recently, she has worked exclusively with brokers and their SME partners to deliver tailored business solutions. Sal is passionate about driving results and working closely with Broker Partners to provide excellent service and solutions that help achieve the right outcomes. When not at work, Sal loves to be at the gym and anything “fitness”.
E: sbb@primecapital.com
P: 0423 261 111
Christie Bischoff
Business Development Manager (Qld)
Business Development Manager (Qld)
Christie loves working with people and spent the past 20 years at Virgin Australia, mostly in customer service roles. Most recently, she was Inflight Projects and Engagement Manager, with responsibility for driving service performance among crew members and carrying out strategic initiatives at an operational level. Her experience in project and people management makes her highly effective in leading and training teams and resolving conflicts. For Christie, providing excellent customer service is a passion, and she loves to build lasting relationships with Prime’s broker partners and their clients. Christie is a Bachelor of Business graduate and likes to stay fit by attending spin and Pilates classes. On weekends, she enjoys watching documentaries and the National Rugby League.
E: ceb@primecapital.com
P: 0413 571 111
Vince Bolger
Business Development Manager (Vic)
Business Development Manager (Vic)
Vince has a long history in banking and finance which spans across first and third-party lending at Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, BOQ, and private lending. Having worked with brokers and aggregators for the past seven years, he has a deep understanding of what is needed to build strong relationships. Vince enjoys dealing directly with brokers to help them meet their customers’ needs and gladly imparts his knowledge to provide the best solution for his customers. He brings a friendly and engaging attitude and enjoys one on one interactions. Vince likes nothing more than stretching his legs on a golf course (when the weather is good) and finds gardening therapeutically relaxing.
E: vjb@primecapital.com
P: 0413 851 111
John Carnie
Business Development Manager (Vic)
Business Development Manager (Vic)
A financial industry professional, John has over 30 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, having worked as a Business Development Manager, Senior Credit/Lending Manager, and Team Leader. His areas of expertise include relationship management, compliance, people management, and exposure management within small and large corporate organisations.
John is customer-focused with the desire to deliver exceptional service and relationship management, particularly around stakeholder expectations and management. When John is not at work, he enjoys spending time with the family, listening to music and supporting the Geelong football club.
E: jgc@primecapital.com
P: 0413 443 111
Tamara Rozova
Business Development Manager (National)
Business Development Manager (National)
Tamara is a relationship builder. She has established strong ties with brokers and aggregators, which have helped her earn industry recognition, including at a recent Women in Finance Awards. Before joining Prime, she worked with banks and other lenders for eight years. Now, she is using her knowledge of Australia’s residential and personal lending markets to serve Prime’s broker partners and their clients. Tamara is adept at managing mortgage broker portfolios, facilitating aggregator onboarding and organising broker accreditation events. But her favourite part of her job is being on the road to see brokers and catch up on their business. A Bachelor of Security Studies and Certificate of Business graduate, Tamara loves to do yoga and Muay Thai – and is an aspiring visual artist to boot.
E: tor@primecapital.com
P: 0413 651 111
Jenna Deutscher
Business Development Manager (National)
Business Development Manager (National)
Jenna has more than six years of experience as a BDM and initially gained her first experience in the Third-Party space as a loan processor. She has wealth of knowledge across different types of lending and aims to provide solution-based options to her brokers. Jenna is also dedicated to providing her brokers with ongoing support and service to help them grow their business. Jenna holds a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking and is currently studying for a graduate certificate in Applied Finance.
E: jad@primecapital.com
P: 0413 701 111
Craig Dewis
Associate Director Construction Finance
Associate Director Construction Finance
Craig has a 16-year career in the property finance space, having worked previously at several banks in a property finance-specific role, including Westpac’s Commercial Property Finance group and ANZ’s Corporate Property Finance group. He now looks after Prime’s construction finance customers, focusing on residential and commercial construction facilities, and brings many years of experience structuring complex deals and supporting the execution of real estate strategies to assist them realise their dreams. Craig holds a Master of Business (Finance) degree from UTS and a Diploma of Financial Planning. Outside of work Craig is a keen snow skier, enjoys travelling, and listening to a wide variety of music.
E: cpd@primecapital.com
P: 0484 570 111
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