Our People

Meet the Team

The Blackridge Team

People You Can Count On

A small, experienced team that takes personal ownership of every client relationship — from first enquiry to settled loan.

Ben Witten

Relationship Manager

Ben Witten

Ben founded Blackridge Finance with a commitment to delivering genuinely tailored finance solutions. With deep expertise across residential, investment and commercial lending, Ben leads every client relationship with transparency and a results-driven approach.

Ben Witten is a credit representative (513546) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence 391237.

Leon Sziewicz

Relationship Manager

Leon Sziewicz

Leon brings a consultative approach to every client engagement. Specialising in residential and investment lending, he takes the time to truly understand each client's goals and matches them with the most suitable finance structure from our extensive lender panel.

Leon Sziewicz is a credit representative (554433) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence 391237.

Michael Choi

Relationship Manager

Michael Choi

Michael combines strong market knowledge with a calm, methodical approach to complex lending scenarios. His clients appreciate his clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to find solutions where others can't.

Michael Choi is a credit representative (562006) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence 391237.

Nathan Elly

Relationship Consultant

Nathan Elly

Nathan has previously established a Digital Marketing company and has recently joined Blackridge Finance after divesting from this business. Nathan has always had an interest in finance and investing and is well versed in financial matters. He is very client focussed and great at analysing situations to produce the best client outcomes.

Ninna Gahon

Administration

Ninna Gahon

Ninna is the operational backbone of Blackridge Finance. She ensures every application moves smoothly from submission to settlement, keeping clients informed and the team organised at every stage of the process.

Millie — Team Mascot

Team Mascot

Millie

Millie is the unofficial Chief Morale Officer at Blackridge Finance. She's been known to approve the occasional coffee meeting and absolutely excels at keeping the team grounded. Millie does not provide financial advice, but her presence in the office is considered a significant team asset.

Millie relaxing on the rug

Beyond the Office

Ben teaching maths
Nathan at Glastonbury
Michael in Toronto
Ninna among cherry blossoms
Leon at the Trevi Fountain
Nathan in Liverpool
Leon at camp with kids
Michael at a coffee bar
Ninna at karaoke
Nathan being a madman
Ben in the workshop
Leon running by the Yarra
Michael at Korean BBQ
Ninna in Manila
Nathan playing soccer
Leon in the sauna
Michael on the golf course
Leon at the Carlton footy
Michael with the golf trophy
Nathan with a whiskey
Ben teaching maths
Nathan at Glastonbury
Michael in Toronto
Ninna among cherry blossoms
Leon at the Trevi Fountain
Nathan in Liverpool
Leon at camp with kids
Michael at a coffee bar
Ninna at karaoke
Nathan being a madman
Ben in the workshop
Leon running by the Yarra
Michael at Korean BBQ
Ninna in Manila
Nathan playing soccer
Leon in the sauna
Michael on the golf course
Leon at the Carlton footy
Michael with the golf trophy
Nathan with a whiskey

Careers

Want to Join the Team?

We're always on the lookout for talented people who share our values. If you're passionate about finance and delivering real outcomes for clients, we'd love to hear from you.

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