Asset Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Asset Finance Connect Podcast Sponsored by Alfa
Podcast Description
The Asset 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 challenges that lie ahead for European equipment captives, banks, and independent finance providers in 2025, offering valuable perspectives to navigate the evolving industry landscape.
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily addresses themes relevant to the equipment finance sector, including opportunities and challenges for European captives, banks, and independent finance providers. Example episodes delve into topics such as innovation in financial models, partnerships between financial institutions and captives, and strategies for market adaptation in 2025.
The Asset 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 challenges that lie ahead for European equipment captives, banks, and independent finance providers in 2025, offering valuable perspectives to navigate the evolving industry landscape.
The conversation explores the opportunities and challenges of expanding asset finance into these less familiar regions. Kumbula shares the story behind InnoVent’s founding in 2003, driven by a desire to bring transparency and customer value to operating leases. He discusses the company’s growth, including its innovative approach to asset lifecycle management and its remarketing business, Qrent, which has expanded to the UK under the brand “Second Life.”
Kumbula also details InnoVent’s recent expansion into the Middle East, highlighting regulatory hurdles, cultural differences, and strong market demand for full-service operating lease solutions. With partnerships in place with HP, Lenovo, and Cisco, InnoVent is positioning itself as a trusted partner for companies looking to enter both African and GCC markets.
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