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 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.
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 European asset finance markets. Drawing on his international experience, Simon discusses innovation, lifecycle management, circular economy models, servitisation and the growing role of private credit. The conversation offers a balanced US perspective on risk, speed and evolving business models in today’s leasing industry.

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