• Schools

    Lease with Equico to free up your cash flow, get what you need now, and stay within budget. We are New Zealand’s largest technology lease provider to the education sector.

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    Schools

  • Tertiary

    Provide superior learning environments with lease options that give you access to the best technology, software and services.

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    Tertiary

  • Business

    Take advantage of our transparent approach to leasing, know where you stand 100% of the time, and manage your assets in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner.

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    Business

  • Reseller

    Drive sales, repeat business, protect margins and remove price barriers with Equico’s affordable lease options and vendor support tools.

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    Reseller

  • Who Are We

    We provide lease solutions for technology equipment, software and services, working directly with our clients or alongside equipment providers to offer an affordable means to stay up-to-date with technology.

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    Who Are We

Meet the Team

Everyone involved in our business is specially trained, focused on customer service and based right here in New Zealand. We like to do things personally. Our business has been built on a philosophy of tailored solutions to suit each clients need. Here are the people who manage our specialist teams.

  • Paul BeattieFounder & Managing Directorpbeattie@equico.co.nz

    A veteran of the finance industry, Paul has more than 30 years experience, specialising in international insurance and reinsurance, he has worked in Hong Kong, Australia and the UK.

    Settling in New Zealand in 1996, Paul founded Equico; a niche financial services company that managed leasing and insurance of IT equipment to schools and businesses hungry for new technology.

    Paul established Equico's relationship with the New Zealand Ministry of Education and continued to play an instrumental role in growing this relationship that has helped lead to Equico becoming New Zealand's largest laptop financier.

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  • Phil GoodinGeneral Managerpgoodin@equico.co.nz

    Phil joined Equico in September 2010 to head up the sales and marketing arm of the business.  Previous roles include seven years' with MARAC Finance, where he was responsible for building up a key vendor base and helping clients to finance technology, agriculture and commercial plant and equipment purchases.

    In November 2011 we saw Phil step into the role of General Manager at Equico. Phil oversees Equico's revenue streams, managing the sales team and ensuring that the company is in line with market demands and technology developments. Phil sees Equico as a holistic business operation, offering a total solution to finance needs, caring for the customer throughout the duration of the lease as well as proactively managing the end of lease options.

     

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  • Chris TimotiHead of Corporate & Tertiaryctimoti@equico.co.nz

    In 2004 Chris was brought on board to expand our services within the Corporate, Commercial and Government markets. Arriving at Equico with over 15 years Banking & Finance experience, the last 13 in sales of Asset Based finance. Chris has worked to develop our commercial product range, managing direct relationships with our clients across the country.

    Chris has been instrumental in shaping our corporate and tertiary client base over the years. With his extensive industry knowledge, Chris is a great asset to the company.

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  • Gary StroobantChief Financial Officergstroobant@equico.co.nz

    Gary was appointed to Equico in 2006, bringing in excess of 25 years banking and finance expertise to the company. Gary manages Equico's business growth, introducing and implementing applicable corporate processes and procedures.

    Equico's focus on customer service is central to Gary's role. His extensive knowledge of the finance and banking industry provides him with the expertise to guide Equico into markets of the future.

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  • Romaiye LowenBusiness Development Manager - Educationrlowen@equico.co.nz

    Romaiye joined the Equico team in 2004 focusing on Sales Support. With a thorough understanding of the financial services and IT industry, Romaiye has a great knowledge of how to provide a comprehensive finance solution that will assist your organisation.

    Over the years, Romaiye has worked tirelessly to deliver flexible solutions to support Schools in achieving their vision."Spreading the cost of ICT solutions has meant that schools are able to keep up with technology rather than compromising because of cost".

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  • Jan PatersonBusiness Development Managerjpaterson@equico.co.nz

    Jan joined Equico in September 2011 as Business Development Manager looking after schools in the South Island.  Jan brings with her a wealth of sales expertise and extensive experience in both IT and education.

     

    Experience includes, a General Manager at Insite, a specialist in the assembly and distribution of built-to-order computers and more recently Southern Regional Manager at Connect NZ, a technology solutions provider.

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  • Anik ArundelBusiness Development Manageraarundel@equico.co.nz

    Anik joined the Equico in 2006 as part of our finance team, where she was quickly noticed for her sales nous and moved into sales support.

    With her exceptional analytical skills and finance background she is great asset to the team.  Spending a number of years in sales support she has worked closely with our vendors and clients and crafted stong relationships with a firm understanding of the industry from both technology and leasing perspectives.

    The beginning of 2011 saw Anik take the step into the role of Business Development Manager where she looks after Schools across the North Island. 

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