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Madd HQ
WE SUPPORT
We believe in fostering a supporting and inclusive work environment, that encourages growth, learning, and collaboration.
OUR TEAM
We are proud to have such a talented and dedicated team that drives our success and continues to make a difference daily to each and every client.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an extraordinary team? We are always on the look out for exceptional individuals.
George Samios
FOUNDER / MORTGAGE BROKER
George Samios is immensely proud of how far his business and his team have come. An innovator and influencer within the finance and mortgage industry.
Tia Niarhos
MADD OPERATIONS MANAGER
Tia lives and breathes the Madd motto of ‘Making A Difference Daily’. With her infectiously positive personality Tia is tasked with ensuring customer satisfaction levels stay at the highest possible tier.
Emily Madden
HEAD OF ON-BOARDING & MARKETING
With an extensive background in customer service, Emily brings valuable insights to the Madd Team. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring our clients receive outstanding support during the on-boarding process and throughout their journey. Her marketing expertise, coupled with her innovative approaches, fuels successful engagement with both our clients and target audience.
Tina Palazzotto
DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
With a background in vocational, education & training and over 25 years experience working in retail services, Tina is an excellent addition to our team. She especially has a passion for developing and maintaining positive working relationships to ensure every client has a Madd journey.
Marnie Dalrymple
DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
With a diverse background in advertising, account management, administration and customer service, Marnie brings valuable experience and a friendly, approachable attitude to the Madd team. Her skills ensure clients feel well-supported throughout their experience.
Velecia Antonarakis
MARKETING MANAGER
With a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and Public Relations, Velecia has worked in the marketing industry for over 15 years. She enjoys seeing a business grow and reach its full potential, whilst launching key strategies and tactics for both short, and long term, success.
Costa Demetriou
MORTGAGE BROKER
His unique background in the finance field and dual degree in Law and Commerce (Accounting), allows Costa to bring a unique insight into the industry for Madd customers.
Lachlan Papasavas
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
Having a degree in Business (Economics) and having dabbled in mechanical engineering and law, Lachlan’s expertise is wide. The excitement that surrounds working for a company like Madd, has Lachlan ready to get to work.
Dan Helbing
CREDIT ANALYST
Dan comes from a hospitality background and was drawn to the lively yet professional world of Madd Loans. Whilst studying his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Property Economics at UQ, Dan hopes to develop himself through the company.
Jade Davidson
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Jade has recently graduated high school, along the way achieving her Diploma of Business. With 3 years experience working in hospitality services, she is continuing her journey, studying a Bachelor of Business at QUT, majoring in Marketing. Jade is eager to actively develop her skill set and help people achieve their future goals.
Suzy Clelland
CREDIT ANALYST
With 30 years experience in the finance industry Suzy loves sharing her knowledge with our Madd customers and assisting with their lending journey. She is well versed in this field with extensive knowledge spanning from a 20 year career with Suncorp working through all stages of new and existing loans. Her skillset is complimented by experience in operations and compliance, reviewing , implementing and providing support for banking, product, system and legislative policies and changes. Suzy is absolutely passionate about our industry, in particular mortgage lending and is always happy to chat and assist you with your lending journey through Madd.
Sergio Demetriou
ASSET FINANCE BROKER
Having a degree in Property Economics and Construction Management, Sergio begun his career as a Contract Administrator in the construction world before becoming a Registered Commercial Valuer and selling retail investment properties with CBRE for a number of years. Being an avid lover of cars and machinery, Sergio began an acquisition business for 4 years, Milia Acquisitions, before joining Madd Loans to pursue his passion for asset finance.
Cathie Gandy
MORTGAGE BROKER
With a true passion for the world of finance, Cathie is able to provide a unique insight in helping her clients navigate the realms of banking and the loans process.
Jason Devantier
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
With almost 10 years experience in real estate Jason has found it incredibly rewarding to deploy his existing knowledge while continuously learning about the many realms of property based finance.
Jun Kim
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
Jun is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in advanced business at UQ and is passionate about finance. He is an active learner and hopes to develop himself through Madd Loans.
Matt Prentice
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Matt is a Certified Financial Planner with a Bachelor in Business majoring in Finance and has a genuine love for simplifying the complexities that may surround his client’s financial matters.
Sylvanna Alithinos
PARAPLANNER
With a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Financial Planning Sylvanna has worked in the finance industry as a Paraplanner and now brings her unique skillset to the Madd team.
Ethan Neuendorf
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICER
With diplomas in Psychology and Business, Ethan has furthered his education by undertaking dual bachelor’s degrees in Applied Finance and Psychology. These studies have complemented his experience of over half a decade in the financial planning industry. Beginning in customer service roles, Ethan advanced to head the Paraplanning and Strategy departments in both boutique and large companies, working with a diverse and unique clientele. With a commitment to continuous learning and ongoing development, Ethan aspires to become a financial planner and later pursue a Master’s in Portfolio and Investment Management. Through this, he aims to deepen his proficiency in advanced investment strategies to help our clients gain more from the Madd Formula.
Cici Yang
MORTGAGE BROKER & COMMERCIAL BROKER
Cici holds a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Business and Law. With a decade of extensive experience in the banking industry, she began her journey as a personal banker and later transitioned to become a home loan lender. Prior to joining the Madd family, Cici served as a business banker in her most recent role.
Her expertise lies in various areas, including catering to self-employed clients seeking home loans, providing SMSF loans, offering business overdraft facilities, facilitating business loans for mergers and acquisitions, assisting with cash flow finance, supporting commercial property purchases and investments, managing equipment finance, and overseeing fit-out finance.