Our People

Linden Toll

• CEO and Founder
• Australia & New Zealand
• LLB

Linden is an experienced investment professional with more than 25 years in the finance industry.

Michael Thomson

• Chief Financial Officer

Michael is an investment professional with over 25 years experience in accounting, finance, compliance and management.

Mornet Van der Merwe

• Head of Credit & Risk

Mornet joined Apricity Finance in 2018. He brings more than 20 years experience in the banking industry, including ASB, Kiwibank and Heartland Bank LTD.

Alan Hewitt

• Head of Customer Relations,
• New Zealand
• MBA

Alan is an experienced Banker and Management Consultant who has held senior roles in a number of NZ Banks.

Tony Harmey

• National Head of Sales and Relationships

In his role as National Head of Sales and Relationships, Tony works closely with our clients to ensure the Apricity Finance model is right for their business and assists with the continued growth of their business.

Simon Walker

• Head of Sales and Relationships,
• VIC, SA, WA & TAS

Simon joined Apricity Finance in 2015 as Director of Sales and Marketing. Simon has 30 years’ experience in investment management and private client advisory.

Andrew Collins

• Head of Sales and Relationships,
• QLD & NT

Joining the team in 2019, Andrew was an English junior football prodigy (his words) and was signed by Fulham aged 14..

Gail Wallace

• Senior Finance Manager

Gail joins our Bowral office taking on the role of Finance Administration Manager. With extensive experience in banking admin roles at both ANZ and BDCU, Gail brings exceptional organisational skills, as well as a strong customer focussed approach. 

• Credit Officer

Anne-Maree has over 10 years of extensive experience in finance administration, having worked in FMCG and mining sectors.

Robin Smith

• Executive Assistant

Robin has joined the Bowral office to help manage the workload of senior management during a time of growth for the company.

Jodie Akam

• Sales and Relationships Associate

Graduating from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Business, Jodie joins the Apricity team to support the Sales and Relationships staff.

Alex Russell

• Business Development Associate

Alex is an experienced finance professional with strong skills in Relationship Management, Business Development and Customer Service. Certification in NZ Level 5 Financial Advice and Investment Advice, paired alongside many years of experience in the insurance industry, Alex has an abundance of knowledge in these sectors.

Ben Rutherford

• Head of Marketing

Ben joined the Apricity team in 2020, bringing with him extensive experience in the industry having worked for industry leaders in entertainment as he takes on the role of Head of Marketing for Apricity Finance.

Daisy Batty

• Marketing Executive

Daisy started with Apricity in 2021 through her networking links. She is in her final year at Western Sydney University where she is studying a Bachelor of Business with a major in Marketing.