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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Brendan Zadravec
Senior Finance Broker
Brendan is highly motivated, and this is evident in the strength he brings to Knightsbridge. Starting in banking and finance from 18 years old, Brendan has worked in every role from branch manager, to leasing, to commercial sales, and finally landing in broking in 2014. His history with CBA, St George and Stratton Finance has given him close contacts across the industry.
Coming from a sporting background and being a husband & father allows Brendan to combine agility, strength, care, and most importantly the desire to win with his stellar work ethic. Never distracted, Brendan takes a wholistic approach to applications and pulls all the right aspects together to ensure that your finance experience is one of the best. Believing in continual development, looking after our clients and a strong team mentality, Brendan is the perfect blend of action-now and forward-thinking to get you & your business to where it needs to be.
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Melissa Serratore
Senior Finance Broker
After a few years in vehicle sales, Mel transitioned into finance broking and has worked for and alongside major companies like Stratton, the Trivett group, and Ferrari Maserati Sydney. Now at Knightsbridge, Mel uses her extensive knowledge and tenacious manner to make sure your application is approved in the most streamlined manner possible.
Mel is fiery and determined, which allows her to bring her strength to your application. She won’t shy away from telling lenders how it is, and why your application deserves consideration. Mel has been in the industry for almost 20 years now, and produces the right result consistently. She has a firm belief that everybody deserves an opportunity, and will work hard to ensure that one is given.
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Shirley Chambers
Finance Broker
With 15 years in the automotive industry, Shirley has worked various roles across all sectors. She brings to the table the best of customer service and meaningful, objective-driven sales into every interaction.
Her focus is on integrity and genuine care for every one of her clients. Her style is free from jargon and straight to the point which quickly builds substantial rapport with both clients and lenders. She prides herself on her communication skills, the ability to quickly adapt and a penchant to get along with everyone. Her Sales Manager experience, flawless customer service and understanding of the entire supply chain is the magic mix that gets her clients the desired results every time.
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