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Blake Veza
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Structured Lending • Private Credit • Relationship Management • Development Finance
Based in Brisbane, Blake Veza is a Senior Relationship Manager at Development Finance Partners and specialises in development finance, structured lending and relationship management.
Blake brings more than five years of experience across banking and finance, with a background spanning private credit, commercial banking and financial advisory. Prior to joining DFP, he held roles with Bank of New Zealand and HMC Private Credit, where he developed expertise in credit analysis, structured lending and client relationship management.
His experience spans the full funding lifecycle, from initial client engagement and project feasibility through to funding structure and settlement. Exposure across both commercial lending and private credit markets has provided Blake with a strong understanding of lender requirements, credit assessment and funding solutions for property developers.
Known for his proactive approach and strong communication skills, Blake works closely with developers to understand their projects, funding requirements and long-term objectives. He focuses on delivering tailored finance solutions while helping clients navigate the complexities of securing funding in a changing lending environment.
At Development Finance Partners, Blake supports developers across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, helping connect them with suitable bank and non-bank funding solutions that support successful project delivery and future growth.
Baxter Gamble
Co-Founder & Director (Sydney)
Baxter brings over 30 years of experience in property finance, providing creative solutions for some of Australia’s landmark developments.
He has successfully structured and settled development finance loans totaling in excess of $1,500m and built and managed an $800m loan book comprised of both commercial and residential securities.
As both co-founder and director, he manages the growth of DFP’s property finance and advisory business, continually working with our clients to deliver tailored funding solutions for property developers.
Matthew Royal
Co-Founder & Director (Brisbane)
Matthew Royal co-founded Development Finance Partners in 2011, with a strong track record in finance spanning over 20 years.
Matthew is widely recognised in the property finance industry as a leading expert in the field of bank and non-bank real estate finance.
Prior to DFP, Matthew held structured property finance roles with several bank and non-bank lenders.
Matthew is a trusted advisor to some of Australia’s leading private property developers.
Gary Douglas
Senior Associate Director (Brisbane)
Gary has 30 years of experience in banking and finance and has held relationship management positions with Bankwest and NAB. He has also worked abroad in both Asia and Europe within funds management and private equity businesses.
Gary has also spent several years working in private enterprise as a financial controller.
Gary has been involved in all aspects of finance from origination, cash-flow modelling and deal structuring and brings to DFP both drive and experience.
Kate Rundle
Senior Associate Director (Brisbane)
Kate has over 13 years of banking experience spread across retail, lending and credit roles. She has been involved in all aspects of finance from origination through to due diligence, credit structuring and risk management, transaction execution and portfolio management.
Kate has a passion for property and development and enjoys her role heading up our credit team and managing the deal process from conception to settlement. Kate along with the credit team are specialists in the assessment of finance fundamentals and funding strategies
Bronko Kozel
Associate Director (Sydney)
Bronko has been with DFP for 11 years and assists in the growth and expansion of our business and client network.
He has held Senior Relationship Management positions with Westpac and ANZ, collectively for 26 years, working with a diverse client base including property developers and construction companies.
Bronko works closely with our clients and key lending authorities, working in partnership to provide varied and complex loan solutions for commercial and property development finance.
Bob Hunter
Senior Credit Manager (Sydney)
Bob has over 30 years of experience in banking and property finance industry. His career has included roles in the commercial, investment and non-bank sectors. His experience covers a wide range of disciples including marketing, sales and credit analysis.
Bob’s focus is assisting developer clients in financing projects, utilising his experience in the debt, equity and mezzanine capital markets.
Kerry Shambly
Capital Transactions
Kerry is an experienced Finance and Management executive with over 20 years of experience in the corporate and property sectors. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business.
Kerry has held senior strategic, financial and management positions within property, retail, private equity and the financial services sector.
She holds Board and Advisory positions within the financial planning and property sectors.
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