Craig Thompson

Retired Finance Professional

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

After over 30 years in the Asset Finance Industry, I am excited to be working in a business which has a passion for our people, partners and clients. The opportunity to build a business which is based on the right values is exciting to me and providing optimal financial solutions for our vendors and clients. I look forward to delivering the 3E Advantage to the market and making a positive difference to our industry.

Experience

  • 3E Advantage (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Key Account Sales Manager
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Director
      Apr 2015 - Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for sales and management tasks in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

  • Vendor Finance Team at BOQ Finance
    Aug 2014 - Feb 2015 · 7 mos

    Partner with someone who is focused on You BOQ Finance is part of the BOQ Group which was established in 1874. BOQ Finance has over 40 years of history specialising in equipment finance. We tailor our products and services to assist our vendor partners in putting forward compelling end customer finance propositions, which will generate sales growth, increase customer retention and protect your margin. The BOQ Finance team truly is the benchmark for vendor finance programs across Australasia. With a genuine local presence focused on the objectives of our vendor partners, we successfully run vendor programs for a large number of manufacturers, distributors and resellers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our “feet on the street” approach to vendor finance ensures we have some of the best talent dedicated to truly supporting your business. They are experienced in developing successful vendor finance programs across a diverse range of industries and asset types. We also understand to create an in-house funding solution through the provision of a vendor finance program; you need to take a long term strategic approach. Our team will work with you to identify any quick wins; however it is our long-term, value added, whole of life approach that sets us apart from our competition.

  • Asset Finance & Leasing Specialist at Investec Bank Australia at Investec Bank Australia
    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Asset Finance & Leasing Specialist financing for a diverse range of assets. Equipment financing is our speciality. We finance core operational and other types of equipment across many industries. Our financing products include finance and operating lease, hire purchase and a portfolio of specialist products to help you grow your business. Our clients include multinational companies, corporates, SME's, universities, hospitals and the public sector. We also provide customised financing solutions depending on whether you are a vendor, broker, distributer or other type of partner. A sample of the assets that we finance include: IT equipment Communications equipment Software Vehicles Medical equipment Mining equipment Fixtures and fittings; lighting Cogeneration and trigeneration equipment Plant and manufacturing equipment We work together with you to find new ways to generate greater benefits and cost savings from your assets.

  • General Manager Sales at Alliance e Finance
    Oct 1999 - Jul 2012 · 12 yrs 10 mos

    Management of a national team of 14 sales Relationship Managers.

  • Area Finance Manager at AGC
    1986 - 1999 · 13 yrs