Our Team

Peter Shade

Director

Peter is the founder of Knightsbridge Financial Services and has been a finance broker for 25 years, during which time he’s built a reputation for implementing innovative and financially savvy solutions.
Prior to starting Knightsbridge, he ran Australia’s largest retail finance company for 12 years and was considered the pioneers in unsecured lending. Over the years, he has also personally owned a series of restaurants, coffee shops and sandwich bars – so he knows first-hand the pitfalls when it comes to finding financial solutions to complex business scenarios.

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Sarah Long

Senior Finance Broker

Starting with Knightsbridge in 2015, Sarah has developed an intense and well-rounded knowledge of all lenders in the industry. She spent a few years away working for Australia’s largest asset finance aggregator as Head of Vendor & Energy Finance, as well as heading up the aggregation team assisting external brokers with difficult deals that couldn’t be done in-house.

Sarah takes an analytical yet fun approach to obtaining the best funding solution available, and is fantastic at finding solutions to complex and difficult scenarios. Sarah won’t back down from a challenge, and is well-versed in everything from asset loans to cash flow/working capital loans to equity raises to commercial fit outs. She prides herself in building strong relationships with her clients, and has a genuine level of care that allows her to push through hardships and achieve results.

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Julie Stansfield

Finance Broker

With over 20 years in Equipment Finance and Retail Banking, Julie has a proven track record of success in sales, operations, data analytics, management, and process improvement. Her experience also includes personal banking and bank management at Westpac.

Julie’s combination of operational and commercial skills, coupled with her analytical and creative approach, will allow her to provide exceptional service and support to our clients.

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