OUR TEAM
For years our team of professionals has been helping Australian borrowers achieve a diverse range of financial goals. Our ability to understand an individual’s circumstances and our expertise in finding flexible lending solutions for those who have been turned away by the major lenders, means that we will make sure you get the best product at the right price.
Leadership Team
Bernie McIntosh
Principal
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Bernie.McIntosh@vicgroup.com.au
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Bernie is the Managing Director of VMG and has worked in financial services for over 30 years assisting countless clients in achieving their goal of home ownership. Bernie has significant experience in the areas of client management, systems development and service delivery, business relationship management, origination and sales, and institutional banking and finance.
Bernie has a Bachelor of Commerce and represents VMG as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, and the Mortgage Finance Association of Australia.
Glen McKay
EGM –
Distribution & Mortgage Operations
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Glen joined in March 2020 and heads up our Distribution & Mortgage Operations at VMG – this encompasses the Sales Team (BDMs) and the Broker Support Unit. The whole team is on hand to provide superior customer service to our brokers and customers with a focus on common sense lending and speed to market.
Glen has over 30 years of banking experience having enjoyed a career with NAB and Bank of Melbourne in both Perth and Melbourne. His most recent role was as Executive Manager at Bank of Melbourne where he was responsible for leading a team of business bankers who looked after 50% of Bank of Melbourne’s business banking customer base.
George Sarantakos
EGM –
Treasury & Risk
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George.Sarantakos@vicgroup.com.au
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George has over 20 years of experience in financial services crossing a number of disciplines having worked with Deloitte, Interstar Securities Pty Ltd, Challenger Financial Services Group and more recently, National Australia Bank.
He specialises in structured finance and his qualifications include a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and George is a member of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia.
Fiona Brent
EGM –
Finance & Post Settlement Operations
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Meet our BDM in Victoria
Maryanne Vella
Business Development Manager –
Western Victoria
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Maryanne.Vella@vicgroup.com.au
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Maryanne has worked in the finance industry for 35 years as a Senior Lending Specialist and a broker. She has a strong financial services background working predominantly at CBA, amongst other stints with Rams, Bank of Melbourne, and Bendigo Bank. Maryanne has a strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of lending scenarios and is outcome driven.
Meet our BDMs in New South Wales
Brian McMahon
Business Development Manager –
North and Northwest Sydney
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Brian has extensive experience in Banking & Finance for over 40 years. This includes various Business Development/Broker Relationship roles. Having worked directly with brokers and aggregators for many years, Brian understands the challenges brokers face in our ever-changing industry.
Brian has a hands-on approach to his role to ensure the best result for the customer and broker. Having also worked for NAB and ME Bank in Senior Retail, Sales and Credit roles, Brian is well positioned to understand the Broker platform.
Tammie Hotz
Business Development Manager –
Greater Western Sydney
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Tammie has been in the banking and finance industry since 1989. Tammie brings extensive credit experience from sales, credit and settlement in both Consumer and Business lending. She has strong business acumen and loves working through scenarios. She has worked with Westpac, NAB, Suncorp and Teachers Mutual Bank as a Lender, Team Leader and Settlements Manager in First and Third Party. Tammie has worked with Brokers and direct clients managing customer expectations and delivering memorable results. She holds a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking and an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.
Meet our BDM in Queensland
Melanie Thompson
Business Development Manager –
Brisbane
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Melanie.Thompson@vicgroup.com.au
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Melanie has worked for Westpac, ANZ and Credit Union Australia throughout her career and has specialised in financial, residential, and business lending for over 24 years.
She has worked specifically in brokerage and lending, managing a large credit team and most recently in the business development space at an innovative fintech company.
Her passion is meeting brokers and understanding their business, as well as understanding the specific needs of their clients and providing tailored solutions to achieve their financial goals and objectives.