Patrick Bell

• Led Finexia’s transformation into a private credit and funds management platform, building institutional credibility, asset growth, and operational scale.
• Served as Executive Director on the Board of ASX:FNX, contributing to strategy, governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance.
• Expanded and scaled Finexia’s private credit portfolio to over $200 million within three years while maintaining strong credit performance.
• Designed and launched a specialist childcare sector lending product, replicating structured lending models typically dominated by banks.
• Acted as Responsible Manager for multiple registered retail and wholesale funds, overseeing regulatory compliance, governance, and operations.
• Implemented a loan management system adopted by middle market funders and banks, modernising operations and improving risk monitoring.
• Developed and launched new fund structures, achieving institutional ratings and widespread placement on Approved Product Lists and financial advice platforms.
• Engaged with institutional investors and funders to secure over $100 million in wholesale credit facilities and strengthen Finexia’s capital base.
• Led asset origination and capital raising efforts concurrently, attracting wholesale and retail investor funding to drive lending growth.
• Concurrently founded and developed StayCo Hotels and Resorts, raising over $40 million in investor equity and securing institutional debt funding.
• Oversaw acquisition and management of resort assets, delivering strong returns for investors and growing group revenues above $14 million across 350+ holiday lots.
• Directed teams across credit origination, resort operations, fund administration, investor relations, and compliance across both platforms.

• Acquired an equity stake and joined FNX Finance Group as a Partner, contributing to the firm’s leadership and strategic growth.
• Originated and structured over $600 million in corporate and business finance transactions across Australia.
• Focused on sectors including real estate first mortgage lending, childcare centres, management rights, and industrial property.
• Advised mid-market clients on complex debt structuring, capital solutions, and private funding strategies.
• Led the transition of the firm from a pure finance broking business to a contributory private credit model, providing direct investment opportunities to high-net-worth and wholesale investors.

• Managed $30m in revenue, $1 billion in loan assets, and $1billion in liabilities for Corporate Financial Services at Commonwealth Bank.
• Advised clients on financial services matters, including treasury functions and complex financial instruments.
• Multi-locations across the North Coast of NSW.

• Led Corporate Banking team activities and assisted in formulating a multi-country strategy.
• Managed up to 85 colleagues from diverse backgrounds, handling debt exposures up to $AUD250m.
• Developed relationships with clients including Multinational Resource companies, State-Owned Electricity Generators, Airlines, and Port Operators.

Executive Manager Corporate Financial Services - CBD Sydney (2010 to 2011)

• Managed $55m in revenue, $1.2 billion in loan assets, and $2 billion in liabilities for Corporate Financial Services at Commonwealth Bank.
• Advised clients on financial services matters, including treasury functions and complex financial instruments.
• Specialised in property finance, not-for-profit, education, childcare, and aged care sectors.

• Lead a team of >35 Bankers and Specialists

Executive Manager of Service Excellence Queensland

Executive Manager of Service Excellence Queensland (2009 to 2010)

• Coached and developed 75 Relationship Managers and 12 Executive Managers in Corporate Financial Services in Queensland.
• Conducted observational coaching sessions to enhance client engagement plans.
• Elevated Corporate Banking Queensland to First in customer service, as measured by external firm DBM.

Executive Manager Corporate Financial Services Gold Coast (2006 to 2009)

• Managed 10 Corporate Banking teams, overseeing $1.3B in loan assets and $560M in liabilities, resulting in $31M annual revenue.
• Advised clients on financial services matters, including treasury functions and complex financial instruments, for borrowings up to $100M.

Various Other Roles (2002 to 2006)

Executive Manager Corporate Banking – South-West Qld 2005 – 2006
Relationship Manager / Business Banker / Manager Business Banking
2002 – 2005

Chief Analyst 1999 – 2001

Assistant Chief Analyst 1993 – 1999