Mark Hansen

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DISC Type : Di

Chief Financial Officer at NOW Finance

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Mark Hansen is a senior finance executive with over 18 years of experience in CFO roles for both private and public Australian companies. A graduate of Monash University, he specializes in building businesses from an early stage, sector consolidation, and M&A, currently leading strategy at the fintech lender NOW Finance.

He has a diverse background, having served as CFO for companies in the health, automotive, and transport industries before entering the fintech space.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

Conviction Driven

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Strategic M&A
His background is rooted in corporate finance, focusing on business acquisitions and disposals. He has experience in transactions including private equity investments and capital raisings.
Fintech Growth
Currently the CFO at NOW Finance, a leading non-bank lender. His focus is on building businesses and consolidating sectors within the financial technology industry.
Data-Driven Lending
His current company, NOW Finance, is described as a "data driven" provider of personalized loans, indicating a focus on leveraging data for financial services.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2013
Chief Financial Officer at NOW Finance
5-2011 - 12-2012
Chief Financial Officer at Noske Logistics
3-2008 - 3-2011
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary at Alternative Fuel Innovations
5-2002 - 2-2008
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary at Vision Group Holdings Limited
8-1999 - 2-2002
Director at Hindal Corporate

Education

1993 - 1994
Professional Year Program from Institute of Chartered Accountants
1987 - 1990
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Monash University

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Exp : 25 Location : Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Financial Officer at NOW Finance
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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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