Richard Byrne

Richard Byrne has extensive experience in specialized finance, currently serving as General Manager, Specialised Finance at ORIX Australia Corporation Limited since April 2022. Previously, Richard held the position of Director - Asset Finance at Maia Financial from February 2021 to April 2022. Richard's career includes significant roles at Macquarie Group from May 2014 to October 2020 as Director in various capacities related to originating and structuring large ticket financing in corporate and asset finance. Prior to Macquarie, Richard spent over six years at GE Capital as Executive Director and Head of Mining Finance, and also served as Associate Director at Investec Bank Australia Limited, focusing on project and structured finance for mining and contracting companies. Richard began professional career at ABN AMRO, where responsibilities included senior management roles in asset-based finance. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from UNSW.