Who we are

 

Akshaya began her career as an international Private Banker. Having worked at a management and strategic consulting role with multiple banks, she is preferred advisor to CEOs of fast growing companies. The ongoing feedback from clients has driven the framework for Iridium Private’s offering. As an award winning Commercial Banker and Broker she understands the credit spectrum of the Australian market.

Akshaya Naronikar

Chief Executive Officer


Val has extensive and broad experience at CFO / COO level across the finance industry in structured finance, wholesale banking, stockbroking and mortgage origination, both in Australia and the United Kingdom. He has held senior roles in finance, operations, technology and product management. Val now provides independent consulting services to high growth enterprises and has worked with many successful startups.

Valentine Sabulis

CFO 


Toni believes in acting with integrity and operating a business that is built on trust and a valued long term relationship.

She is a sought after advisor to her clients with ten years of experience behind her. Toni believes in helping her customers meet both their short and long term goals.


Whether it be buying their first home, purchasing an investment property, financing a property development or reviewing their current finances, Toni will be with her customers every step of the way on their journey ensuring they understand each step.

Her knowledge of residential and commercial lending is second to none, having also held senior positions within the banking sector including Senior Business Development and State Manager roles.

She has always had a natural ability for helping her customers to crunch the numbers when it comes to arranging their finance and finding competitive solutions to meet and solve their individual needs.

Toni knows and understands, more than most, that the journey to building a successful property portfolio can sometimes be daunting and full of challenges to the untrained eye.

Toni Stevens

Director


Sarah has a seasoned Private Banker who comes with international banking experience. She is known for her ability to communicate with clients and strategic partners to create a clear brand advantage. 

As a curator of events like Hour of Power , Sarah is able to create meaningful and memorable experiences  for our clients.

Sarah Stafford

Head of Culture and CX


Qin was Head of China Operations at Australia Business Forum facilitating business matching through premier B2B Conferences as well as leading business and government delegations between Australia and China. 

She was handpicked to set up the multicultural sector for the Westpac group as well as Bank of Melbourne.

An alumni of the McKinsey Young Leaders program, Qin also hosts a popular podcast Qurious China.

Qin Hang

Head of Asia Desk & Business Development


With over 15+ years of experience in fintech & 20+ successful enterprise applications. He has  designed many alternative architecture for Financial Institutions. Experienced in developing physical / digital card payment systems, mobile payment. Past experience in working with integrations with Mastercard , Visa, National Switch, HSM devices, Bank's alternative channels, created fraud detection system including machine learning, created a cryptocurrency exchange system.


Fatih Ozturk

Enterprise Architect


The Advisory Board

 

Ben is a seasoned and sought after Private Banker and advisor to Family Offices in Australia.  

Given his experience working with large institutional funds and HNW clients, Ben is well positioned to assist with strategic distribution and growth for Iridium Private.

Ben Griffith


Simon is  a seasoned business strategist, with a verifiable track record. He is a company director and a growth influencer with 20+ years experience in international financial and professional services, specialising in Private Equity and Fund investment in alternative asset classes. 

Adept at and recognised for helping and empowering entrepreneurs towards their business, professional and personal goals.

Simon Franklin


DJ is the most preferred advisor on Data Governance and Cyber Security for Financial Organisations.

He has  advised all Big 4  Banks and large corporates  on matters relating to APRA and CyberSecurity. 

He is the President and Chair of (ISC)2 Melbourne Chapter and Advisory Member for EC councils Threat Intelligence Program.

DJ Naronikar


Michael is an experienced lawyer and trusted advisor with a commercial focus and broad legal experience across many areas including intellectual property, IT, Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance, Corporate Restructuring and Litigation.

With over 35 years of experience he brings strong legal oversight to help guide the strategy.

Michael Dodge