Our team
People buy from people.
Every Novara deal is structured, negotiated, and delivered by this team. No call centres, no handoffs, no junior analysts learning on your transaction.
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Stephen Harvey
CEO / Head Broker
Stephen has 45 years of experience in commercial and business lending. He has structured finance deals across mining, construction, transport, agriculture, aviation, and manufacturing — from $50,000 single assets to Novara's largest single transaction of $120 million. Stephen leads lender relationships and deal strategy, and personally oversees Novara's most complex, capital-intensive mandates.
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Troy Teague
Director
A trusted presence across the commercial finance landscape. Troy brings sharp deal structuring and deep industry knowledge to every client engagement.
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Ash Naeck
Director / Marketing
Driving Novara's growth engine — from brand positioning and digital strategy to building the systems that connect Australian businesses with the right finance.
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Chris Rowlands
Special Projects
Chris heads up scaled projects that require expertise in the financial and finance fields — rural and agricultural deals, larger residential and commercial projects, and heavy and commercial trucks and equipment.
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Ina Brown
Director / Senior Mortgage Broker
Specialises in home loans, refinancing, investment lending, and complex finance. Ina structures deals with honesty and care — guiding everyday Australians through every step of the lending process.
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Ryan Masters
Director / National Sales
Decades of leadership across oil & gas, port infrastructure, industrial operations, and financial services. Ryan brings deep capital structuring and negotiation experience to Novara's most complex, capital-intensive mandates.