COG Aggregation
Ian Elkner has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Ian currently holds the position of Head Of Operations at COG Aggregation since August 2022. Before that, they worked as a Consultant at COG Financial Services Limited from July 2021 to June 2022.
Prior to their recent roles, Ian Elkner had a long tenure at Centrepoint Finance, where they served as the Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 to June 2021. Ian also held the title of Head of Sales from December 2009 to January 2013.
Their earlier experience includes working at Centrepoint Alliance as the General Manager - Distribution from November 2005 to December 2009. In this role, they were responsible for developing the process and strategy for expanding the company's network of Finance Agents across Australia.
Before joining Centrepoint Alliance, Ian Elkner worked at National Australia Bank in various roles. Ian served as the Regional Manager Vendor Finance from July 2003 to September 2005. Prior to that, they held the positions of Relationship Manager/Lending Manager for Asset Finance in Victoria and Tasmania from May 2000 to June 2003. Ian also worked as a Lending Controller for Leasing and Fleet Services at the Australian Head Office from May 1997 to April 2000. Ian Elkner started their career at National Australia Bank as a Lecturer in Education & Training from February 1995 to April 1997.
Before their tenure at National Australia Bank, Ian Elkner worked as a Relationship Manager/Business Banking Manager at a District Commercial Branch from April 1992 to February 1995. Ian also gained experience as a Branch Manager at Highett from June 1990 to April 1992.
Ian Elkner attended Syndal Technical School from 1973 to 1977. Ian then enrolled at RMIT University from 1978 to 1979, although the degree and field of study pursued during this time are unknown. In addition to their formal education, Ian Elkner obtained certifications in Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management from AAMC Training Group in April 2013 and Commercial Loans to Business from Omega Performance in February 1990.
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COG Aggregation
COG Aggregation is Australia's largest asset finance aggregator with over 20 years’ industry experience. We’ve got the size, strength and specialised support that brokers need to grow their asset finance business. For us, it’s all about partnerships and finding the right way to work together. After all, you and your business are unique, and your professional partnerships should reflect that. That’s why we mould our relationship to suit your business needs – not the other way around. BROKER SUPPORT We offer ongoing, personalised support that helps build a strong and connected community. That’s because when we work together, we grow together, creating a network that’s dedicated to shared success both now, and into the future. With the country’s largest asset finance lender panel, a team of skilled people behind us and a customised loan application system built specifically for asset finance, we have everything you need to thrive and grow. Contact us today to learn how. https://cogaggregation.com.au/partner-with-cog/ OUR HISTORY COG Aggregation was formed in October 2022 by the official merging of two large, standalone aggregation businesses owned by COG Financial Services Ltd – Platform Finance and CFG. The unification enables the businesses to pool their strengths, systems and services for members and create the largest specialised Asset Finance services business in Australia. COG Aggregation is powered by the strength of COG Financial Services Ltd (ASX: COG), which makes us one of the only publicly listed asset finance aggregators in the country. It also equips us with the scale and financial backing to propel growth for our members. The Platform Finance brand has been retained for use in our Strategic Partnerships business, providing white-label asset finance processing services to mortgage brokers.