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Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
The Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast sponsored by Alfa is tailored for industry practitioners, featuring thought leaders in European equipment finance. Hosted by Richard O’Donohue, head of content (manufacturer captives) at Asset Finance Connect and former head of partnerships at Dell Financial Services, Ireland. Each episode of our podcast will feature insightful interviews with Europe’s top leaders in equipment finance. The discussions will centre on the opportunities and…
Episodes
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
What's next for European leasing? Ian Robertson and Paul Johnson-Ferguson of Invigors on the Leaseurope Annual Convention 2026
Richard O'Donohue is joined by Ian Robertson and Paul Johnson-Ferguson, Executive Directors at Invigors, to reflect on the key themes emerging from the 2026…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Raul Mambrilla, Director, EMEA Payment Solutions, HP: Why we don't have a captive but utilise partners instead
In this episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, host Richard O'Donohue is joined by Raul Mambria, Payment Solutions Director for…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Alan Day, Founder and CEO of State of Flux: Building better supplier relationships
In this episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O'Donohue is joined by Alan Day, Founder and CEO of State…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Peter Englev on doing business in the Nordics: What every equipment finance leader needs to know
Despite often being viewed as a single market, the Nordic countries each have their own business culture, regulations and approach to equipment finance. In…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Colin Tovey, managing director of Resilient Management Solutions: what AI really means for careers in equipment finance
In the concluding episode of our three-part AI special of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, Richard O'Donohue speaks with Colin Tovey…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Brian Murphy, director, Office of the CTO at Alfa: AI, implementation and the future of equipment finance technology
In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, Alfa's Brian Murphy joins Richard O'Donohue to explore how AI is transforming…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Richard Huston of VAMOS returns to the Finance Connect Podcast: the evolution of AI and common misconceptions
In the latest episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue is joined once again by Richard Huston…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Alessia Lombardo, Global Head of Product Management at DLL: Product Management in Asset Finance
Alessia Lombardo, Global Head of Product Management at DLL, joins Richard O’Donohue to explore how financial products are developed, scaled and optimised…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026: reflections, realities and what comes next
In the second of two special episodes recorded following the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026 in Cologne, Richard O’Donohue is joined by Finance…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Live from the Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe 2026: AI, pay-per-use and the future of equipment finance
Recorded live in Cologne, this special episode of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast features conversations with delegates and speakers…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Simon Harrsen, EVP North America, CHG-MERIDIAN: A US Perspective on Innovation, Risk and Growth in Asset Finance
In this episode of Finance Connect, Richard O’Donoghue speaks with Simon Harrsen of CHG Meridian about the differences and similarities between the US and…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Finance Connect Equipment Finance Podcast 2025: a year in review
In the first episode of the New Year, regular host Richard O'Donohue steps into the guest seat as he is interviewed by Finance Connect Equipment Finance…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Andrew Denton, CEO at Alfa: Transformation, culture and leadership
In this episode, Richard O’Donohue speaks with Alfa CEO Andrew Denton about the evolving world of asset and equipment finance, the role of technology in…
- Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Martin Series, Senior Director of Global Services at Foxway UK: Circular IT and the future of asset disposition
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, host Richard O’Donohue speaks with Martin Series, Senior Director of Global…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaGer Regan, Managing Director, Altalease Capital: Leasing in the Middle East -building the foundations for growth
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa and hosted by Richard O’Donohue, Ger Regan, Managing Director of Altalease…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaAlex Barnes, Director of Cloud Hosting at Alfa: Repatriation, Regulation, and Resilience: The Next Phase of Cloud Strategy
Host Richard O’Donohue is joined by Alex Barnes, Director of Cloud Hosting at Alfa, to explore how asset finance firms can balance innovation, cost and…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaKirstine Wilson: Why Consistency, Culture, and Clarity Define Great Customer Service
In this epsiode Richard speaks with Kirstine Wilson about the often-overlooked importance of customer service in the asset finance sector. Kirstine explains…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaBo White, Chief Development Officer, LIT: Globalising “as-a-service” finance
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, presented by Richard O’Donohue and sponsored by Alfa, Bo White, Chief Development Officer at…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaBjörn van den Berg from Sandvik Financial Services: Captives, partnerships and the future of mining finance
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue speaks with Björn van den Berg, Global Director at Sandvik…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaArnaldo Rodriguez & Simi Thapar, CSI Leasing: Global growth and India’s emerging leasing market
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, host Richard O’Donohue talks with Arnaldo Rodriguez, President of CSI Leasing…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaSpecial summer episode: Sustainability spotlight - how equipment finance can drive the circular economy
In the final episode of Asset Finance Connect’s special summer podcast series, sponsored by Alfa, host Richard O’Donohue explores the critical role of…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaSpecial summer episode: Captives in focus - cost, funding, and the power of partnerships
In the second of Asset Finance Connect’s special summer episodes of the European Equipment Finance podcast series, sponsored by Alfa, host Richard O’Donohue…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaSpecial summer episode: AI in equipment finance - from hype to human impact
In this special summer edition of the Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue revisits standout…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaAllegra Patrizi, Founder, Claridora AI: My exec team is 5 but there’s only one beating heart - me, the others are agentic AIs!
In the latest episode of the Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance podcast, sponsored by Alfa, Richard O’Donohue sits down with Allegra Patrizi…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaYann Toutant, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Winch: The future of product-as-a-service in equipment finance
Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Winch, joins the Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance podcast to discuss the real state of as-a-service…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaCarmen Ene, CEO, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT: The circular economy, not just recycling but giving a second life to assets
In this episode of the AFC European Equipment Finance Podcast, Carmen Ene, CEO of BNP Paribas 3stepIT, joins host Richard O’Donohue to explore how circular…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaIan Robertson from Invigors: Why Asset Finance is more human and more innovative than ever
In this episode, industry experts Ian Robertson and Richard dive deep into the evolving landscape of asset finance. They explore emerging technologies like…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaAsset Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe LIVE
This special feature length episode was recorded live at the Asset Finance Connect Leaders’ Summit Europe. Richard speaks to a number of guest who attended and…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaEmily Hammond & John Murray from Alfa: e-invoicing, a regulation too far or a pathway to efficiency
Emily and John discuss the regulatory environment around e-invoicing and why despite the uncertainty in regulation business leaders must understand the…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaKlaus Strenge & Kerttu Alpass from ZEB: The future of Captives, do they still make sense?
As it becomes more expensive to run a captive we discuss is it time to look again, and if captives still make sense. After all there is no single model or…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaBengayi Kumbula from InnoVent: Breaking new ground and expanding asset finance into Africa and the Middle East
The conversation explores the opportunities and challenges of expanding asset finance into these less familiar regions. Kumbula shares the story behind…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaRichard Huston, MD of Vamos tackles AI: is there hype or is there fatigue
Richard Huston is the MD of VAMOS. VAMOS focuses on applied AI, helping businesses integrate AI for efficiency and decision-making. Richard Huston addresses AI…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaMathilde Saint-Pol Cousteix: Econocom’s value proposition for captives, full lifecycle capabilities plus entrepreneurial independence
In this episode host Richard talks with Mathilde Saint-Pol Cousteix who is the Managing Director of Econocom France (Technology Management and Financing)…
Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by AlfaAsset Finance Connect Podcast - Trailer
The Asset Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast is tailored for industry practitioners, featuring thought leaders in European equipment finance…